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Suffolk Parks and Recreation Our mission is to create memorable experiences through a culture of fun & customer service excellence

The mission of Suffolk Parks and Recreation is to create memorable experiences in a culture of fun and customer service excellence

Get ready to play! Register your team for Holiday Hoops and get involved in a fun, high-energy game accompanied with mus...
10/18/2026

Get ready to play! Register your team for Holiday Hoops and get involved in a fun, high-energy game accompanied with music, concessions, and raffles. 🏀 To register a team, or to learn more, contact (757) 514-7270 or [email protected]

Dip, Drizzle & Decorate is a fun, hands-on activity where creativity meets sweetness. Participants learn how to dip trea...
10/18/2026

Dip, Drizzle & Decorate is a fun, hands-on activity where creativity meets sweetness. Participants learn how to dip treats in smooth coating, drizzle colorful toppings, and decorate with sprinkles, chocolate, and more. It’s a playful experience that encourages creativity, teamwork, and tasty results everyone can enjoy.

🎄🎶 LET THE HOLIDAY MAGIC BEGIN! 🎶🎄 ✨ Calling all businesses, organizations, schools, dance teams, and community groups! ...
10/18/2026

🎄🎶 LET THE HOLIDAY MAGIC BEGIN! 🎶🎄

✨ Calling all businesses, organizations, schools, dance teams, and community groups! Suffolk Parks & Recreation is now accepting participant applications for the 2026 Holiday Parade! 🎅🎁

🎶 This year’s theme is CHRISTMAS CAROLS! 🎶

Bring your favorite holiday songs to life and help us fill the streets of Suffolk with festive floats, holiday cheer, and the magic of the season! Whether you’re singing along to a classic carol or bringing a beloved holiday tune to life, we want YOU to be part of the celebration! ❤️💚

📅 Parade Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026
⏰ Application Deadline: November 12, 2026

🎄 Ready to join the parade? Visit suffolkparksandrec.com to access the participant application and secure your spot!

✨ Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of Suffolk’s favorite holiday traditions. We can’t wait to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with you! 🎶🎅🎁

Join us for an exciting evening of hands-on STEM fun through experiments and activities!
10/17/2026

Join us for an exciting evening of hands-on STEM fun through experiments and activities!

If you are looking for a family friendly Halloween event filled with loads of fun and a few scares, Fright Night is the ...
10/17/2026

If you are looking for a family friendly Halloween event filled with loads of fun and a few scares, Fright Night is the place to be!! We will have candy, a haunted house, bounce houses, fall games and more.

This event will be conveniently hosted at three locations on the same night:

East Suffolk Recreation Center

Creekside Recreation Center

Curtis R. Milteer, Sr. Recreation Center

🧸 Ready to Become a Babysitter? 👶🏽Calling all youth ages 10–15! Join our Babysitter Bootcamp to learn babysitting safety...
10/17/2026

🧸 Ready to Become a Babysitter? 👶🏽

Calling all youth ages 10–15! Join our Babysitter Bootcamp to learn babysitting safety, basic first aid, handling fussy children, creating professional flyers, and preparing for interviews. Build your confidence and get ready to become a successful babysitter! 💼✨

Registration is required, so sign up today!

Teens, looking for something fun and creative to do this November? We've got you covered with two exciting classes at th...
10/17/2026

Teens, looking for something fun and creative to do this November? We've got you covered with two exciting classes at the Suffolk Art Gallery:

🧵 Teen Beginner Sewing (3 spots left!)
Tuesdays (4 weeks), 6:30-8:30pm
$20 per participant
Create your own embellished tote bag!
Pre-register here: https://tinyurl.com/md3438re

✏️ Comic Creation and Storytelling Workshop
In partnership with The Muse Writers Center
Saturday, Nov. 14, 12-5pm
$10 per participant
Learn the fundamentals of storytelling and create a 1 page comic.
Pre-register here: https://tinyurl.com/2uyc5mut

Come join Suffolk Parks & Recreation for Open Gym and Youth Pickleball Open Gym! Improve your skills and meet new friend...
10/16/2026

Come join Suffolk Parks & Recreation for Open Gym and Youth Pickleball Open Gym! Improve your skills and meet new friends while you play the evening away. While Open Gym is open to ages 8+, Youth Pickleball Open Gym is open to just ages 8-17.

Get active with Suffolk Parks & Rec — we hope to see you there! 🏀 🏓

🥜 We were nuts about the art at this year's Peanut Fest! Congrats to the winners of our annual Chalk Art Competition and...
10/15/2026

🥜 We were nuts about the art at this year's Peanut Fest! Congrats to the winners of our annual Chalk Art Competition and thank you to the City of Suffolk employees who participated in our first City Workers' Pop-Up Exhibit!

Chalk Art Winners:
🥇 First Place, Gordon Jones and Laura Schmidt
🥈 Second Place, Ja'lisa Yates
🥉 Third Place, Hannah Arnold and Jenna Nicolsky
⭐️ Honorable Mentions, Kaitlyn Merrell and Samantha Davis

City of Suffolk Employees' Pop-Up Art Exhibit Viewer's Choice Winner:
Robert Rhodes, 'Waterman on the Nansemond River'

Join us for a hands-on baking experience where young chefs create and decorate their own sweet treats. Registration requ...
10/15/2026

Join us for a hands-on baking experience where young chefs create and decorate their own sweet treats. Registration required.

Address

134 S. 6th Street
Suffolk, VA
23434

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(757) 514-7250

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