Princess Anne Commons Gateway Park, a renovation of the former Princess Anne Park located at the corner of Princess Anne and Dam Neck roads, is now open and awaiting your visit! Take the kids to check out the new playground, picnic shelters*, trails and restrooms. Additionally, the park is now home to the Light Garden sculpture which consists of sun-refraction glass panels arranged to resemble a grove of trees.

You'll also notice that meadow management practices have been implemented at this park. The grassy, native vegetation provides natural buffers that foster important environmental and cost-saving benefits.

Friday, August 16 | 7 - 10 pm | Mount Trashmore Park

Bring the whole family out to Mount Trashmore Park next Friday night as Tropical Storm plays a mixture of music featuring Salsa, Merengue, Bomba & more. Start the weekend off with the ultimate Latin experience right here in the heart of Virginia Beach! You can dance the night away, or sit back and relax after a long week!

Latin Fiesta is the final event in our Party in the Parks series. This event has free admission; food and drinks will be available for purchase from on-site vendors. You are welcome to bring chairs and blankets. Dancing shoes are optional.

September 7 & 8 | 10 am - 5 pm on Saturday & 10 am - 4 pm on Sunday | Great Neck Park 

Explore the works of over 75 artists and craftsmen during the 38th annual Artisans in the Park, Art and Craft Festival - all in the serenely secluded backdrop of Great Neck Park.

This two-day event, now in September, offers you the opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy Virginia Beach's late summer weather while browsing the local and regional artists displaying, demonstrating and selling original works of art. 
  

A variety of art and fine craft styles are represented, including pottery, metal and glass work, photography, jewelry, drawing and paintings, and sculpture. All work is of original design.

Attractions

Stop by the Main Stage for live music throughout the weekend. Children will have an opportunity to have a free picture ID Card made on site, compliments of the Virginia Beach Mason Lodge, District 56 at Shelter #1. 

A variety of food concessionaires will be selling delicious items including, BBQ, hot dogs, hamburgers, sausage, pitas and more!  Smoothies, lemonade, kettle corn and ice cream will be available too. 

Artisans in the Park has free admission and ample parking at Cox High School with a free shuttle to the park.

Competition: Saturday, October 19 | 10 am - 5:30 pm | Williams Farm Skate Park 

We're looking for skateboarders who want to participate in our annual SK8R Bash competition! This year's event will be held at the city's newest skate park - Williams Farm Skate Park! The 25,000 square foot, concrete skate park features a tiered bowl, flow park and urban skate plaza.

Competition includes beginner, intermediate and advanced heats in flow, street and bowl. Beginner competition is restricted to youth who are fairly new to skateboard competitions and/or under the age of 14; the intermediate and advanced levels are open to all ages. Competition applications are available here. Deadline to submit competitor applications is October 4.

Our 2013 SK8R Bash is free to attend and will include live music, interactive activities and an open street course for non-competitors. Check-in and registration for those competing will begin at 8 am, competition starts at 10 am and runs until 5:30 pm on Saturday, October 19. With a brand new location, this event is sure to bring out some of the best local talent! Check out the action in this video from last year's event!