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Facility Rentals & Reservations Enjoy Messick Point-Rent a slip for your boat.
The City of Poquoson Office of Community Recreation manages slip rentals at Messick Point. Slips are available to rent for a fee of $100 per month for pleasure boats and $60 per month for workboats. Electric service and water service to slips available. All slip renters are required to have proper insurance on all vessels. To lease a slip at Messick Point please contact the Office of Community Recreation at 868-3580.
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Picnic Shelter Rentals & Reservations
The City of Poquoson Office of Community Recreation allows residents to reserve the picnic shelter at Municipal Park for free. The shelter is reserved on a first come, first serve basis. To reserve the shelter please call 868-3580. Please note that no water or electrical service is available.
Aquatic Interpretative Center at Messick Point
This facility overlooks Back River and can be reserved for free by Poquoson residents for small events & programs. Information about reservations and procedures is available by calling 868-3580.
Are you planning a Special Event?
Special Events at Parks, City Property, Runs, Races, Parades & More
These unique and fun activities make our City even more of a great place to live. If you are planning these activities and plan to utilize city property, please contact the Office of Community Recreation at 868-3580 for an event application. Advance planning is key to creating a successful event. Don’t delay in starting the application process. Fall 2020
Odd Road Community Center
This building, located at 49 Odd Road, is available to rent by Poquoson residents and for use by Poquoson civic groups. Reservations are made by calling 868-3580. Rental rate is $40 per hour. No alcohol is permitted at the facility.
Boat Ramps and Blueways
Poquoson, home to over 87 miles of shoreline, has locations around the City to put your small craft or kayak into the water.
Water Access:
Free public boat ramps are available at both Rens Road and Messick Point. Both accommodate large boats. Rens Road ramp features a pump out facility. Public small craft access and entry points are also available throughout the City: Thomas Jefferson Rollins Nature Area (Amory’s Wharf) Rens Road Cedar Road Landing Messick Point Hunts Neck Road Landing Visit www.fishswimplay.com for a complete list of Poquoson water access, trails and more.
Seeking a Student Member!
The City of Poquoson Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is seeking a student representative. This position is open to a current sophomore or junior for service during the 2020-2021 school year, October through June. Applications are due October 5, 2020 and available at the City of Poquoson Office of Community Recreation. Applicants should have participated in at least one Community Recreation activity in the past. This group meets monthly and advises on matters that affect recreational policies, facilities, programs and planning. This student representative position is a great opportunity for students to learn about community recreation and park planning.
Fall 2020 Cover Photo Courtesy of Elle Esse Photography
Location: 830 Poquoson Avenue Poquoson, Virginia Office Hours Monday thru Friday 8:30am-4:30pm Directory General Program Information 868-3580 Weather Cancellation Hotline 868-3584 Field & Picnic Shelter Reservations 868-3580 Registration Information 868-3580 Community Center Reservations 868-3580 Economic Development 868-5314 Poquoson Seafood Festival 868-3588 Parks Maintenance 868-3590 Parks and Recreation Fax 868-3585
Email: parks@poquoson-va.gov Directions to the Community Recreation Office: (830 Poquoson Avenue) From Victory Blvd.: Follow Victory Blvd. to the light at Wythe Creek. Cross over Wythe Creek at the light. The road becomes Little Florida Road. Follow Little Florida Road to Cedar Road. Turn Left on Cedar Road, follow to Municipal Drive. Turn left on Municipal Drive and follow past the swimming pool and near the baseball field.
Community Center Rentals & Shelter Reservations 2
Parks, Facilities & Fields 4
Sports/Athletic Programs 6
Youth Classes- Babysitting, Baton and More 8
Halloween Fun- Get a Visit from the Boo Crew 9
Adult Gun Safety Class 9
Holiday Happenings 10-11
DMV Information 11
Registration Information 12
Library Program Information 13-14
Citizen News Around the City 15 Visit the Virtual Rec Resource Center located from the City website where you will find all kinds of online and fitness resources from home. Great for all ages and free. https://www.ci.poquoson.va.us/ 369/Virtual-Recreation-Resource
Join a Board We’re Looking for Volunteers!
Do you enjoy serving your community? Do you like to share knowledge from your career & life experiences? Volunteers are needed to serve on boards & commissions in the City. Interested volunteers should complete a Board Bank Application available online at
and return it to the City Manager’s Office at 500 City Hall Avenue. Eligible applicants must be registered to vote in Poquoson and hold U.S. Citizenship. These boards include: Architectural Review, Equalization, Adjustments & Appeals, Zoning Appeals, Colonial Behavioral Health; Economic Development Authority, Library Advisory Board, Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, School Board, Social Services, Wetlands, and more.
To promote community events for Civic, Community Groups, and Churches, on City Channels 47 (Cox) & 25(Verizon), please email information to Deborah.Taylor@poquoson-va.gov Special Needs: The City of Poquoson is committed to making reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation please allow a minimum of 3 weeks advance notice of need. All accommodation requests must be made in writing to the Department. To begin the process call 868-3580. 3
