A very nice relaxing park with amenities to boot. Spent all day outside cooking out and relaxing…read moreunder huge oaks and pine trees! Lots of room for activities and games. The perfect gathering spot for large families!

Lakewood Park offers much more than meets the eye. It may not be the most scenic, but I bet it's…read morethe most functional. This is one park if unfamiliar you should know more about. More over if you reside in Norfolk this should be a recreation area that you frequent. The park is in one word expansive and stretches wide and long. I think you will love hearing more about this Norfolk gem. Although not a new park by any stretch, as a matter of fact it's a petty old park. Located off of Tidewater Dr. a quarter of a mile in a residential area. However, it is well maintained with newer equipment and some extras in the rear that I will elaborate on. I will work myself from front to back of property for this review. Parking is huge! I have never seen it even a quarter full even with events. It is well maintained, but usually has some amount of debris around. The park office is also located up front too. You will find older clean restrooms that are used by not only park goers, but during the week it acts like a rest stop. There are two ball fields to the right. Two all purpose fields to the left used for football and soccer. Both are used for Norfolk Recreation League. Since I am not a resident of Norfolk I am unsure how the sign up process works, however there is info at the park office. All the way to the left is a full court basketball court, however the surface is in horrid condition.. Directly to the rear is the huge tennis center with nine courts, you read correctly NINE and it's lit. There is also league play for adults. The court is kept in great condition. In the center are the playgrounds which have anything but regular equipment. Slides, swings and unique items you will NOT find in any other park. One of my daughters favorite is one that you get on and slide back and forth. Another one twirls you around, so hold on tight. There are also three nice shelters with bbq grills. All of this is in close proximity of each other. Now let's move to the rear of the property close to the water. The Lakewood Dance and Music Studio offers classes, clinics etc. through the Norfolk Parks and Recreation system. If you are not a Norfolk resident there is an up charge. My daughter who is a dancer at a VB studio attends clinics. The Tidewater Rowing Center is at the very rear of the grounds. It's main build is very large and two stories. This is also home to ODU Rowing. Two good size out buildings house rigging and row equipment for the club and ODU. Two drawbacks to this park are debris, it seems like no matter how hard the staff clean up its around. On a visit tonight someone had pushed over a can apparently on purpose. Another issue is an element of homeless/transients. They have never bothered me, but I don't like it. Lakewood has a lot to offer and is a terrific facility in the Norfolk park system. Come see for yourself.

Little Neck is honestly one of the best places to play pickleball if you're looking for something…read morechill. Me and a couple friends went in the evening and it was super quiet. The courts were in great shape and the whole area felt tucked away and peaceful. It's never crowded, which is a big deal. We didn't have to wait for a court or feel rushed. It just had a nice relaxed vibe and was a good time all around. If you like playing pickleball without a ton of people around, this is the spot.

I just love coming to this club. The Little Neck Swim & Racquet is a tennis and swim club. This…read morereview will only be for the pool which I am quite familiar. The club is very easy to locate, but it is way off the beaten path of Virginia Beach Blvd. Turn onto Little Neck Rd. and travel approximately five miles to the club on the right. There is great signage which will guide you in to their lot. Plenty of parking is available for members. However, on swim meet days, or events it is strained. Overflow has been at the church across the street. Behind the main house is a huge open air grass space for holding out events that could be tented. The pool complex is very nice. As you walk in you will see a guard shack on the left the main building on the right. The clubhouse has a kitchen, a large open air meeting space with fireplace and restrooms. It is nothing fancy whatsoever, but it's well maintained. Smaller type of indoor events could be held here. There is a nice large splash pool for kids in the middle that offers different depths and a mushroom sprinkler. Also included is a small tube curly slide that is a huge hit with the kids. The main pool is rectangular with no bump outs. There are two diving boards, a one meter and a meter and a half spring board. The pool is six lanes 25 meter guttered pool and it's a real beauty. The concrete deck space is massive allowing for very large swim meets to be comfortably held. Little Neck swims in the Dolphin Division of the Virginia Beach Swim Team and goes by the name "Blue Dolphins" They are consistently the largest swim team in the VBSL with over 225 swimmers. You must be a member of the club in order to swim on the team. LN is very good team that wins titles. The officiating crew led by Meet Referee Bill Gill does a great job preparing the pool for dual meets. This is my forth year assisting the team and I have found their volunteers to be accommodating to visitors. The club has always run a first class swim meet and most years host the final championship meet "All-Stars" of the season. Although I cannot vouch for the tennis portion of this club I can tell you the aquatics portion is really top notch and many of the members I know personally friendly. If interested in a tennis/pool club this is one of the nicer one you will find in Virginia Beach.

Absolutely a great way to meet friendly people to play tennis with and develop friendships. It is…read morevery convenient to schedule a match. You'll get a list of everyone's contact info. You'll find people at different levels. I can play up to challenge myself/improve my skill or play down to help others. The app is user friendly and pretty easy to use. I highly recommend TLN.

Hampton Roads Tennis League Works for me for several reasons…read more.. 1. Flexibility-It allows me to set up matches on the days, at the time and on the courts that work for me and my opponents. 2. The app gives me contact info for all of the players in all of divisions. I can play up and work on improving my game. I can play someone at my level for competition. I can also play with those who are new to the league and help them improve their game. 3. The TLN admin always responds quickly and efficiently to request and questions via phone email or text. 4. The Frequency and Variety of Play helps my Tennis Game and my Fitness Goals. I've lost 25 pounds this year and TLN along with my Treadmill have been a major Factor. 5. If you are looking for a League to learn or get started in Tennis this League is for you. F

Love this recreation center. One of the reasons to feel good about being a VA Beach resident is…read morethat you get an annual membership for $120 and you get access to all the amenities (pool, gym, track, locker room, etc) and classes (tai chi, Zumba, yoga, etc ). Not only at this location but also other recreation centers as well! Parking is ample. You get full view of the pool to the left of the entrance and then the welcome/reception desk and even a peek at the indoor court. The membership signup was a breeze, the staff was helpful. Flyers of class schedule, pool and gym schedule and other locations are all available by the bulletin stand where you take schedule printouts. I cannot wait to start my early morning classes!

Love love love this place. There's so much to offer here. I come at 5am because that's when they…read moreopen. They have the gym downstairs with some fitness rooms, basketball courts, a pool, waterpark, and an aqua track, and then upstairs they have a walking track with an area for personal training. They also offer a few early morning classes, which I take advantage of as well. The employees are always so friendly here and sometimes they're outside in the mornings, waiting to greet you as you come in.

Looking for a place to play indoor tennis or pickle ball? This could be your place. Lots of tennis…read morecourts, and sometimes they have pickle ball available, as well. You can pay as you play or you can join the club. I haven't played tennis just pickle ball. It is a fun time, but keep in mind, the courts are close to each other so not a lot of room while waiting. Also, I find the lighting not the best. But, the players have all been friendly and I feel the more you go the more you get use to lighting and lines. Looking to play pickle ball or tennis? Check Them Out!

Amazing golf course. Plenty of carts. The scenery is splendid. You can barely even hear any noise…read more Everybody is very friendly and helpful in anyway.

We had a company Christmas party here this past weekend. Truth is, we've been coming here on and…read moreoff over the past 15 years. This review is strictly just for our experience here Wednesday, December 8, 2021 for our company Christmas party. The facility is beautifully decorated for Christmas which enables us for perfect photo ops. We did not have anyone welcome us nor did we have anyone show us the banquet room but we managed to find our way. The DJ was present. The room was also very well decorated and lit up. The drinks and hors d'oeuvres were displayed. Their bathrooms were clean and easily accessible. Their food was good. Their buffet style dinner consisted of salmon, roast beef, asparagus, salad, mashed potatoes and rolls. Nice place. Great location and plenty of parking space.

This is our go-to spot for tennis. Been here at different times of the day and it's never full…read more.. empty most times. There's about 7 or 8 courts and a backboard. There's a field for baseball & a playground for kids. A gazebo is also available but no grill station i think. Plenty of space for parking but no restrooms around. This place is pretty quiet & kept clean :)

This rating is based on it being a public facility…read more Courts: The tennis courts are freshly refinished and in excellent condition. There are 8 courts so there's plenty of room without much of a wait. On the day we arrived only half were in use. Pretty good for a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Amenities: Practice Wall: The five court area has wood wall to practice both fore and backhand drills. Restrooms: The park has a permanent restroom structure but since neither I nor my wife used them we can't comment on their cleanliness. Parking: More than Abundant parking to allow for single or doubles play at each court. Shortfalls: I didn't see any drinking fountains so be sure to bring a cooler of water and such. There also aren't any benches in the court area so if you want to rest between games then bring a folding chair...and an umbrella if you want refuge from the sun. Overall: excellent set of courts that are under used, which works great for us because there's no wait! All-in-all this is a 3.5 but I'm rounding up because of the condition of the courts and lack of wait.

What a beautiful club that is so much nicer than many clubs around the country. They let me in but…read morethey did vet me first. Had a couple beers and met the Cherry family. They were super charming. Ran into Mr Johnstone of J boats fame. Great conversation. Good beer. Good service. Beautiful views with the giant windows. And it appears that they support some major sailing events which is a huge plus in my book.

Well maintained private member club off of Hampton Blvd in Norfolk. Indoor and outdoor amenities…read moreinclude multiple pools, tennis courts, corn hole boards, workout facility, boating docks, adult beverage bar, counter service cafe with HDTV and seating, foosball table plus more. There's an entire building that's the perfect private event venue - weddings, reunions, galas and graduation parties. Crowds are common at the beginning of Summer and seasonal events, creating a domino effect on your overall experience - less available parking, less poolside space/seating, longer lines for bar and food service. The Niçoise salad I had yesterday was ok but nowhere near as good as the fresh ahi tuna steak in sesame glaze I had last August.

We went here for open play pickle ball and loved it! All fun! The gentleman running it is awesome!…read moreCh deck it out!

Lots and lots of great history at this golf course. This is the site of the Eastern Amateur dating…read moreback to 1957 (with a couple of exceptions). It's one of the best kept secrets in the area. Not many of us travel to Portsmouth for golf but heading to this place is always a treat. The course doesn't play too long and isn't overly difficult. What is so great about this course are the greens. They roll as smooth as glass. The course is located on some sort of body of water and has some beautiful views. I'm looking forward to my upcoming golf tournament when the weather gets warm.