JEB Little Creek-Fort Story has one of the strongest MWR's in the region, and families who aren't…read moreusing what's available here are honestly leaving value on the table. The Outdoor Recreation program alone is a major asset. Between equipment rentals, camping gear, kayaks, paddleboards, grills, and seasonal offerings, it makes it possible to plan full weekends or spontaneous outings without needing to own everything yourself. It's practical, well-maintained, and priced in a way that actually supports families instead of excluding them. Commands can even check out items for zero cost for official events with a request submission. The gym and fitness facilities are equally solid. They're clean, well-equipped, and large enough to handle real demand without feeling chaotic. Whether you're lifting, doing cardio, attending group classes, or just trying to keep a routine while juggling family life, the facilities are reliable and accessible. It's one of those quality-of-life details that quietly makes a difference over time. What really ties it all together is how easy it is to see and access these offerings through MyNavyLife. Events, programs, seasonal activities, youth offerings, and special family events are all visible in one place, which makes planning far easier than hunting through multiple pages or flyers. There's a clear intention here to support not just service members, but entire families, and it shows in the range of amenities available. The MWR Library is honestly a very sweet location and has a single sailor Liberty Center for folks that are on their own and they have a lot of programs to make free time fun and not super expensive. Between Outdoor Rec, the gym, community events, and family-oriented spaces and places, JEBLCFS offers a level of support that is genuinely meaningful. It's not just "nice to have" we actively use these resources, and they've consistently made things better when we use them.

Allow to get processed at the entrance if proceeding to the lighthouse. They will check your car,…read moreand ask for paperwork (IDs and car insurance). Follow the rules, and you'll have a great time!

This place is your typical dump. It smells terrible, is very…read moremessy, and the staff get their kicks by asserting whatever little authority they think they have. While It is fun to just drop stuff on the ground and leave, it's always so busy because they make their hours of operation so ridiculous that everybody shows up at the same time and it gets constipated in that big building. And they limit the kind of things you can throw away there, while also wanting you to gently put it on a soft pile of crap in order to remove all fun from the experience while they wobble their hard hats on the top of their heads with glee at your disappointment. You will leave covered in dust, dirt, and a gnarly stench... like you're a damn zombie or something! You can also smell the place from miles up the road. Reminds me of my house.

Whether you've got some household hazardous waste, used motor oil or just a bunch of trash to get…read morerid of, it's convenient to just load it in your truck and head to the SPSA Transfer Station. The transfer station receives waste from the city's municipal haulers as well as private waste haulers so depending on when you show up with your load of waste you may have to wait in line to dump it. The wait is usually not too long, about twenty minutes is the longest I've had to wait. You just pull up to the scale house window and tell the employee what you've got then get in line to dump it. There is signage to guide you. Make sure you wait to drive in to the drop off area until another employee gives you the signal to do so. You just throw your stuff out and an employee will use the wheel loader to push it where it needs to go. Be careful because the area can get slippery and of course the place smells like garbage so be ready for that too. The employees are polite and helpful so don't hesitate to ask for help if you're not sure how to proceed. Be sure to check out their website too because it's full of helpful information.

Amazing was still open at 5:00 pm and they helped me other dmv close 30 min early so I rushed here…read morelast minute but they were still nice to me

This is a very clean place. Signs make it easier to choose between business or property taxes…read more There's a parking lot across the street if the front lot is full.

Horrible clerks Criminal clerks…read more Ryan bosely and devise Scott unprofessional with record keeping Lose evidence Inaccurate

The Norfolk General District Court opened maybe 8-10 years ago, replacing the old courthouse (which…read moreis less than a 5-minute walk from the current courthouse). This venue is obviously much nicer - climate controlled, cleaner with modern upgrades and facilities, and even a snack room (with vending machines only). I visited this facility 7 times in August/September for jury duty - even the jury waiting room is nice. It's roomier than the old courthouse's jury waiting room and the city employees I've encountered there are pleasant and helpful. If there's one complaint I have, it's the "no cellphones allowed" rule. I understand the reasons why, but maybe restricting them from just the courtrooms (this is coming from a juror's perspective, mind you) would hold better value. As a potential juror, waiting around with only HGTV on the tv is a drag. At the least, I can use my phone to read, listen to music (or podcasts), and even get some work done. I know I can bring my own reading material (which I did), but who wants to carry extra stuff to a venue when there's no immediate parking? The closest garage is MacArthur Center - the walk isn't bad at all. But I don't want to carry any more than is necessary. I ended up doing so only because I couldn't bring in my cell. There are lockers at the first floor lobby, but I never carry change. And security is inconsistent when it comes to the metal detector and what you can and cannot bring in (i.e., medication and types of water bottles). Oh well, I will chalk up my jury duty as a learning experience. I learned plenty about our justice system as well as the Norfolk General District Court. The facility is fantastic, but getting inside is an inconvenience. Luckily for me, it's not an everyday thing. JV

I love this library. Staff is extremely helpful if you need help finding any type of material for…read moreschool purposes or leisure. They also have free notary! They offer free classes for high school or college students needing to learn PowerPoint and other work or school related programs. Copy & printers available, private study rooms, computers, this little library seems to have it all. They have a dedicated children's area in a separate area that has plenty of learning activities, toys, books, DVDs & computers. You can rent several books and DVDs at a time which we take full advantage of. They offer free classes for all children ages at different times throughout the year- my toddler loved attending where they read stories and had fun learning activities. Register online for the free toddler classes. Bathrooms are clean and have baby changing stations. This month they will be having the "Teeny Tiny Farm's Baby Zoo" which we are excited to atrend !

I really enjoy coming to this library as it is the closest to me. It is a very clean area with…read morenice people. I love to come here to work on schoolwork and to knock-out online things that need to be done in peace and quiet. One thing I will say is to be sure to call ahead and make sure they are open. Do not depend on the websites open and close hours. I arrived at 10:30am on Friday morning to a closed building even though they claim to be open 10am to 5pm on Fridays. Nevertheless, everything else about this place is great when it is open.

There are three branches to the city of Suffolk's library system: the Morgan Memorial Library in…read morethe downtown area, the North Suffolk Library, and the Chuckatuck Branch Library. I had already visited the first two branches numerous times but had never quite made it to the Chuckatuck Branch. I decided it was time to remedy that and made my way there recently to check it out. The Chuckatuck Branch is small and located on the outskirts of town, which -combined with their limited hours- is why I hadn't managed a visit yet. As you near the library situated next to Saunders Supply Company, you spot the sign, which screams, "We have internet!" Only in rural towns will you find libraries needing to broadcast this fact. The "parking lot" is small and not marked but trust me when I say you won't have any trouble finding a spot. Upon entering, a librarian looked up to greet me. She explained that the library has been recently refurbished. A little history on the place: back in the 1920s, a group of women wanted to open a library for the community. They began working at it, but sadly, it failed. Their dream was realized in 1983 thanks in great part to Saunders Supply Company who donated the site and building where the current Chuckatuck Library stands. This was definitely a group effort and brought to fruition in order to serve the more rural part of Suffolk. I spent a few minutes walking around to see what they had to offer; it didn't take me long. They have all of the usual genres--just not a large selection. However, you can always request books through the online catalogue and they will be sent over from other locations. There were a few computers being utilized as well and a room towards the back that perhaps holds small events. The biggest surprise was the shopping carts that are also over at the North Suffolk branch; it was somewhat humorous to see them in such a small library. It's difficult to give a rating to a place such at this. While it is extremely small and underequipped compared to the other branches--who am I to judge its value to the community it serves? If you decide to check it out, I recommend also combining the trip with a visit to Lone Star Lakes Park just around the corner. Books to ignite the mind; nature to soothe the soul.

This is the smaller library of the Suffolk Library circuit but, it still has a lot of potential…read more The books available are on a smaller scale but, you can still request books and pick them up there and programs are offered at this location. This location still offers library events for kids, adults and families. There are programs available at various times and days. The staff is friendly and helpful. I have often seen my familiar staff from different locations at this spot. There is also a couple computers for use as well as a nice seating room in the back perfect for story time. The parking is small and limited. A busy program like the Eclipse viewing had me parking across the street at the store. Otherwise I have been able to park fairly close to the door.

All right so here it is. The Norfolk Department of Public Health is on the Eastern Virginia Medical…read moreCenter campus across Brambleton Ave from Sentara Norfolk General. It is surrounded by the CHKD building and the Fort Norfolk Plaza. There is limited parking there as it shares a lot with the Strelitz Diabetes Center. It is on the ground floor in the back to the left that the EVMS HOPES free clinic is located. You can also come here for STI checks and TB clinics. I'm not ecstatic about how the clinics are run here. The HOPES clinic is great. Of course it is, it's run by EVMS students! But the other clinics are less than optimal. Anyways, it is free for the most part so there really shouldn't be any complaining.

Hopes Clinic offers sound medical care with prescriptions including refills. Also for women a…read morereferral to another clinic for pap tests and mammograms also free. Both have been lifesavers during unemployment.

This short walk is interesting to visit. Full of history. I enjoyed seeing the artilleries, cannons…read moreand cannon balls that our ancestors used during thr civil war. You have to visit.

Fort Huger (FH) was a strategic Civil War fort and was built to defend Confederates and Richmond…read more Six months ago, I tried to visit FH with my boys on our way home from another trip. We ended up turning back because they have one of the roads blocked. (Make sure you check out their website and get the alternate route: http://www.historicisleofwight.com/fort-huger.html.) We didn't feel like trying to find the alternate route, so I bookmarked it and knew I'd come back at some point. Today was that day. It was a gorgeous Monday, I packed a picnic lunch, and hit the road for an adventure. My first stop was Fort Boykins (FB)--I would definitely check that out since they're fairly close by (http://www.yelp.com/biz/fort-boykin-smithfield). When you walk in the parking lot, there are placards with information about FH. They even have brochures out for you to take along. However, there are no restrooms and no picnic tables. There is a short walk to the archaeological site, and there are more placards throughout the trail. At the top, there are cannons and the James River below, but you can't get too close or barely see the water because of the trees. There are some benches scattered around. Honestly, I would probably skip FH. You're really here for the idea of what took place all those years ago--not to see actual artifacts. Yes, there is some historical information here, but nothing you can't find online. If there was something else here to entice us, that might be different (like FB). I did find out that the Isle of County Museum offers free guided tours on FH. The information is available on the website and I posted a tip with the dates. If I were to return, I would do it for a free guided tour. Here are some websites mentioned at FH: Civil War Trails http://www.civilwartrails.org/ Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network http://www.baygateways.net/ Captain John Smith's Trail http://www.smithtrail.net/ National Register of Historic Places http://www.nps.gov/nr/ Virginia Landmarks Register http://www.dhr.virginia.gov/registers/register.htm