General Recreation Center Rules
Membership cards or day passes must be presented and scanned in order to use the recreation center and/or participate in programs
Proper footwear, shirts, and appropriate dry clothing are required in the facility
Patrons are expected to dress appropriately. Clothing should not depict lewd graphics or obscene language. Undergarments should not be visible.
Please eat and drink in designated areas, such as the snack bar. All Virginia Beach municipal facilities are smoke-free.
Radios, CD/MP3 players, and other personal electronic devices require headphones Animals and bicycles are not allowed in the facility. Service animals are permitted.
Skateboards and rollerblades may not be used in the recreation center, or near the recreation center front entrance and exits. Skateboards and rollerblades may be brought into the recreation center and secured in a locker.
Only City materials may be posted on City property. Other items may not be displayed or solicited.
Only Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation employees are permitted to provide instruction in the recreation center
Courteous conduct is expected from all those using our facility or on the facility grounds.
Loitering and disruptive language or behavior (such as horseplay, profanity, and language c behavior that is profane, vulgar, sexual, ethnically degrading, disrespectful, or threatening) a prohibited.
Dangerous toys, alcoholic beverages, and illegal drugs are not allowed
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation is not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen items
Group Fitness Classes
Each recreation center offers group fitness classes. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Schedules are available.
Group Fitness participants must be age 14 or older. Those aged 12 & 13 may participate if supervised by an adult.
Gymnasiums & Outdoor Play Courts
All Rec Centers offer gymnasiums. You will find outdoor play courts at Williams Farm Recreation Center.
One must be participating in an activity to be in the gymnasium or outdoor play court
Participants must be age 18 or older to participate in adult programs
Personal training, coaching and/or team practices are not permitted
Gymnasium and outdoor play court participants must wear fully-enclosed athletics shoes with non-marking soles
Wil Willful misuse, destruction, or vandalism of City property or equipment is prohibited. Hanging on the rims, nets, or fencing is not permitted.
Personal belongings must be secured in a locker Bottled water, sports drinks and a towel in non-breakable containers are permitted. Food and soda are not permitted.
Pants and shorts must be pulled up and undergarments should not be visible
Lockers & Locker Rooms
Lockers are free and are available for daily use only.
Bags or personal items are not allowed in athletic areas or in the swimming pool area.
Children age 6 and up must use their respective locker rooms. Parents who take children under 6 of the opposite sex in the locker room are requested to respect the privacy of other patrons and may use handicapped bathrooms or assisted-care changing areas. One must be
participating in an activity to be in the gymnasium or outdoor play court.
Racquetball Courts
Bayside, Great Neck, and Princess Anne Recreation Centers have racquetball courts for your enjoyment.
Players must be age 14 or older to reserve a court. Patrons under 14 may play if accompanied by an adult.
Please bring your own racquets & balls. Eye protection is strongly recommended.
Rubber-soled shoes that do not mark the floor are required.
Courts may be reserved for one hour, which includes a 5-minute grace period and 45 minutes for wallyball play Reservations may be made in person or by phone the day before
sprayground
Come cool off, play, and/or relax at our sprayground. Benches are provided for those that just want to enjoy some fresh air.
From Memorial Day weekend – September, the sprayground will be open during days the temperature is 75 degrees or higher. For specific times each day, please refer to the online monthly pool calendar.
All patrons must shower before entering the sprayground. Appropriate bathing suits are required when participating in the sprayground.
Children’s safety and behavior are the responsibility of the parents/caregivers.
Children under the age of nine may use the sprayground when supervised and accompanied in the sprayground area by a responsible patron at least 16 years of age. This patron may supervise up to five children under the age of nine. Note: To use the pool, adults 16 or over may only supervise up to three children under nine.
Older children must be aware of smaller children on the sprayground. Sprayground is designed for children 12 years of age and younger. Play safe.
Children, not toilet trained must wear swim diapers. Please change diapers in the designated locker room and restroom areas.
Water shoes or aquatic socks are recommended. The surface temperature may be hot.
No running or rough play. Individuals engaging in unsafe or disruptive behavior will be asked to leave the sprayground.
Do not swing, climb, hang, or pull on any sprayground equipment.
No food, drinks, glass, water balloons, beach balls, pool noodles, etc. are allowed in the sprayground. (Exception: Plastic water bottles are permitted.)
Individuals with diarrhea, infectious wounds, or communicable diseases cannot use sprayground.
Do not drink sprayground water as it is chlorinated and re-circulated.
No spitting or nose-blowing allowed.
Sprayground may close for inclement weather (ex. thunder/lightning) or sanitary reasons. All reasonable measures will be taken to reopen as quickly as possible.
Swimming Pools
All patrons must shower before entering the pool.
Children under age 9 may use the pool during Open Swim when supervised and accompanied in the water by a responsible patron, age 16 or older. This patron may supervise up to three children under age 9. The responsible patron must remain in close proximity to the child. Proper swimwear is required for swimming. Patrons in street clothes and shoes are not allowed in the pool area. Swimwear with exposed zippers, buckles, rivets, or metal lamination is not permitted. Rubber pants/swimsuits must be worn over swim diapers. Full-body swimsuits are allowed.
Personal flotation devices must be Coast Guard-approved. Patrons using approved flotation devices must be closely supervised.
Patrons should supply their own towels and goggles as needed.
Unattended Children Policy
To ensure your child’s safety and sense of security, please pick up your child at least 15 minutes prior to the building closing or, for children under age 12, at the end of the program time. Please verify operating hours and the center schedule for age-appropriate activities prior to leaving your child at the facility.
Parents are advised that staff cannot take responsibility for children who are left unattended. Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation staff may contact the Virginia Beach Police Department for assistance if children are left at the facility 30 minutes after closing.
Weight Rooms
Weight Room participants must be age 14 or older.
Those aged 10, 11, 12 & 13 may participate if supervised by a parent or responsible adult.
Strollers or infant carriers are not permitted in the weight room.