Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department is dedicated to providing and promoting a wide variety of healthy, wholesome, and culturally diverse activities, events, services, programs, and public sites to create community engagement opportunities and to enhance the quality of life for all Chesapeake residents and visitors in a fiscally responsible and sustainable manner. The department is also committed to maintaining and beautifying the City's parks, facilities, open spaces, and natural resources, preserving historical sites, and cultivating experiences while striving to make the City an exceptional place to live, learn, work, farm, and play. Just some of the activities and programs we provide include: Art, Dance, Gymnastics, Kayaking, Martial Arts, Music, Special Needs Activities and Groups, Sports, Summer Camps and Programs, and Special Events. Activities targeted for homeschool groups. After-school care. Family-friendly nature programs in Chesapeake parks (hikes, paddling, flora and fauna).