OUTDOOR PROGRAMS /SPECIAL EVENTS

Outdoor Programs

Staff Member Nakiesha Bridgers is a biologist, currently serving as the Recreation Programs Specialist (Outdoor Programs) for the City of Suffolk Parks & Recreation Department. Prior to her appointment, Bridgers was the Recreation Specialist II over Outdoor Programs for the City of Chesapeake. She has previously worked as a Biology and Earth Science teacher at Chatham High School.

Bridgers received her undergraduate degree in Biology from Virginia State University in 2007. She then worked as a wildlife graduate research assistant for Virginia Tech for 3 years studying bog turtles’ reproductive and nesting ecology. Bridgers began her career as a lab technician/intern for the University of Nebraska Medical Center, studying breast cancer cells in addition to at Virginia State University, studying reptile populations in Southeast Arizona.

Nakiesha’s hobbies include camping, kayaking, biking, weight training, gardening, and just overall exploring nature and parks. You can discover an abundance of adventure in the Great Outdoors here in Suffolk! Our hands-on educational/recreational programs include activities such as hiking, canoeing, archery, and wildlife viewing at venues such as Sleepy Hole, Bennet’s Creek, Lone Star Lakes, and Lake Meade Park. Our Park Programs will provide unforgettable outdoor experiences and activities that are sure to captivate participants of all ages. For more information, contact Nakiesha Bridgers at 757-514-7281, or nbridgers@suffolkva.us.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Drive-In Movie

Date: October 17 Time: Movie Time – 7:00 PM Cost: Free Ages: All Location: Bennett’s Creek Park Bring the family out to the park to enjoy a movie night! Bring your family and stay safely inside your car to view the movie Hocus Pocus (1993). This movie is rated PG.

Downtown Drive-In Movie

Date: October 24 Time: Movie Time – 7:00 PM Cost: Free Ages: All Location: Godwin Courts Building Parking Lot Visit the local shops and restaurants then view Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001) from inside your car in the parking lot behind the Godwin Courts Building. Pets are welcomed while on a leash. This movie is rated PG. For more

Outdoor Adventures: Field Trips

information, call 757-514-7267.

Virtual Home of the Brave 5K and 10K

Date: November 7 Time: 5k – 7:30 AM, 10k – 9:00 AM, After Party 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Cost: Free Ages: All Location: Bank Street & Godwin Courts Parking Lot Get your workout in while celebrating Veterans Day! Invite your family and friends to support our “Home of the Brave.” No experience needed.