The Park & Landscape Services Division is responsible for all landscaping and grounds maintenance of City building sites, school sites, park sites, roadways and the resort area, including:
- Building Sites: 512 locations
- School Sites: 91 locations
- Park Lands: 3,685 acres (of 7,495 total)
- Roadways: 164 miles (divided) and 179 miles (rural)
Our services include:
Maintenance Services:
- Mowing and litter control
- Landscape installation and maintenance
- Playground and athletic field maintenance
- Parking lot sweeping and striping
- Snow and ice removal
Tree and Plant Management:
- Hazardous tree assessment and removal
- Urban forestry management
- Community beautification projects
Specialized Support:
- Storm-related emergency services
- Special event support
- Welding, metal fabrication, and bench/picnic table installation
Landscaping on City-owned property follows these maintenance cycles, though factors like weather can affect timing:
- Building Sites (Recreation Centers, Libraries): 10-12 days
- Neighborhood Parks (Smaller, unstaffed parks): 14-16 days
- Roadways, Divided (Virginia Beach Blvd, Great Neck Rd, Holland Rd): 18-21 days
- Roadways, Urban Shoulders/Parcels (Indian River Rd, Oceana Blvd, Potters Rd): 30 days
- Roadways, Resort (Atlantic Parkway, Pacific Ave): 7-12 days
- Roadways, Rural (Pungo/Creeds area, Blackwater Rd, Pungo Ferry Rd): 30 days
- Schools (Virginia Beach Public Schools): 16-18 days
Some locations use a meadow management program, focusing on growing rather than mowing, which offers various benefits.
Litter control is performed at each maintenance cycle, with additional responses to acute litter issues by the Park & Landscape Services Division
