Shown is a park shelter at Red Wing Park in 1980. The land for the park was acquired around 1930. Prior to its purchase, it was some kind of farm. The shelter in this photo is built like a teepee.
Mount Trashmore Municipal Park opened to the public in 1974. The mound of garbage layered with soil and overseeding was designed as a waste disposal with minimal polluting of the city's shallow groundwater, and also provides a recreation facility.
Shown is "The Rocket" roller coaster at Ocean View Amusement Park which was located on Ocean View Avenue in Norfolk. This photo was taken around 1974. Later the roller coaster was blown up while filming a movie.
On August 8, 1933, the Cape Henry Syndicate donated 1,060 acres of what was known as "the Desert" to the Commonwealth of Virginia to create a seashore park. Development of the park’s facilities and trails began in 1933 by the Civilian...
During Festival Week and the dedication of the Virginia Beach Pavilion, there were many activities and shows. This is a ticket from Midsummer Night's Dream sponsored by the Virginia Beach Department of Parks & Recreation on March 22, 1981
Virginia Beach (Va.)--History--Pictorial works; Casinos--Virginia--Virginia Beach
Seaside Park, built in 1912 by Norfolk and Southern Railroad, extended between 31st and 33rd Streets on Virginia Beach's oceanfront. Elaborate walkways connected the railroad station with the famous Peacock Ballroom, restaurants, bathhouses, and...
Virginia Beach (Va.)--History--Pictorial works; Casinos--Virginia--Virginia Beach
Seaside Park, built in 1912 by Norfolk and Southern Railroad, extended between 31st and 33rd Streets on Virginia Beach's oceanfront. Elaborate walkways connected the railroad station with the famous Peacock Ballroom, restaurants, bathhouses, and...
