CITY OF SUFFOLK IN THIS ISSUE
FROM THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER
MUNICIPAL INFORMATION FROM THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER DIRECTORY PARKS & RECREATION FACILITIES LIBRARY FACILITIES TOURISM FACILITIES CALENDAR OF EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS
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PARKS & RECREATION RENTAL FACILITIES RECREATION CENTERS & EVENTS BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE YOUTH PROGRAMS OFFICE ON YOUTH PROGRAMS ATHLETICS SENIOR PROGRAMS FITNESS PROGRAMS OUTDOOR PROGRAMS /SPECIAL EVENTS ART & CULTURE
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LIBRARY STUDENT RESOURCES CHILDREN’S EVENTS TEEN EVENTS ADULT EVENTS
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TOURISM SPECIAL EVENTS TOURS
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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL
Greetings, fellow citizens! The phrase “in these uncertain times” – as they say in almost every newscast or promotional advertisement lately – has never been more true. While definitely challenging, these times have also renewed or enhanced the appreciation we have not only for one another, but also for those things we each hold dear, including our quality of life and recreational opportunities. Without a doubt, the fall season and the spectacular show that Mother Nature puts on encourages all of us to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. Suffolk Parks & Recreation is home to some of the region’s most beautiful parks and glistening waterways. Among the many acres of parks available to choose from, Suffolk is home to four regional parks that truly are a jewel in Suffolk’s crown. Lone Star Lakes Park, Bennett’s Creek Park, Sleepy Hole Park, and Constant’s Wharf Park & Marina all lend themselves to unique yet great outdoor fun and activities while also making it easy to maintain recommended social distancing. Outdoor recreational opportunities abound, including archery, biking, canoeing, disc golf, fishing, hiking, horseshoes, skateboarding, volleyball, and more! The change of season also brings with it several accompanying holidays, many of which we may be celebrating in new, untraditional, and extraordinary ways this year. While we remain under Governor Ralph Northam’s Executive Order which continues to limit the number of individuals that can gather together in public settings and mandates the wearing of masks, unfortunately we are required to re-evaluate large scale gatherings including parades, festivals, and similar events that we have traditionally enjoyed during the holiday season. Our dedicated and talented Library, Parks & Recreation, and Tourism staff have continued to rise to the challenge in order to keep our citizens engaged, informed, and entertained through a variety of “virtual” and on-line opportunities, as well as reimagined smaller scale gatherings. As Interim City Manager, I thank you for your unwavering support and understanding throughout these difficult times. Each of us have been impacted and touched by this pandemic. The actions of our City employees and first responders, medical professionals, citizens, and small businesses continue to remind us that hope, kindness, and compassion haven’t been canceled. This Program Guide includes information about a variety of family friendly events and activities for this Fall and Winter. Please recognize, however, that these scheduled events are subject to the guidelines we’ll be asked to follow in the months moving ahead. Please reach out via the contact information shared within this Program Guide for Library, Parks & Recreation, and Tourism to confirm the event, class, or activity status prior to making plans to attend or participate.
Front Row: Curtis R. Milteer, Sr. Whaleyville Borough; Linda T. Johnson, Mayor; Leroy Bennett, Vice Mayor Cypress Borough; Michael D. Duman, Chuckatuck Borough. Back Row: Timothy J. Johnson, Holy Neck Borough; Lue R. Ward, Nansemond Borough; Roger W. Fawcett, Sleepy Hole Borough; Donald Z. Goldberg, Suffolk Borough.
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It’s our collective resolve and hope for days ahead that will carry us through. We are a strong community, and it is up to all of us to come together, support one another, and to stay strong, as together we say, “It’s A Good Time to Be In Suffolk”! Al Moor Interim City Manager
