Michael Kirschman

Director, Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation Department. Father, husband, camper, birder, hiker, kayaker, Scrabble junkie, Pittsburgh native & Steeler fan.

[Michael Kirschman @VBParksGuy]

Head over to @VBParksRec Williams Farm Park for the last night of Parks After Dark! Food, crafts, sports, games, bounce houses and free back to school backpacks thanks to @AaronRouseVA. It’s movie night too - Elemental starts after sunset.

[Virginia Beach Police Department @VBPD]

VBPD is asking for the community’s assistance in helping us secure justice for those impacted by last night’s senseless act of violence. We have created a digital evidence portal where people can upload photos and videos pertaining to this case: https://t.co/i12WlCsi8T

[Michael Kirschman @VBParksGuy]

Numerous incredible @VBParksRec projects is the works including the Bow Creek Stormwater Park, Thalia Creek Greenway phase III and an expansion of Kids Cove at Mt Trashmore. Thx for joining us on the tour @jenniferrousevb!

[Michael Kirschman @VBParksGuy]

Thx to the 100+ golfers that supported the @VBParksRec Foundation spring tune up today! Funds raised go to everything from free swim lessons for 2nd graders & Rec center memberships to projects such as communication boards at playgrounds and dog agility equip at the dog parks.

[Michael Kirschman @VBParksGuy]

Thx for helping to get the word out @WAVY_News and great to the @VBParksRec team for once again offering this event! https://t.co/0pZgfMsq9f

[Michael Kirschman @VBParksGuy]

Join me in congratulating and thanking Sherri Lee for her 30 years of public service with @VBParksRec. It is because of staff like her that we are a @NRPA_news Gold Medal winning agency. Best of luck in retirement Sherri!

[Michael Kirschman @VBParksGuy]

It was a pleasure to join Tim Merriman on his podcast Reflections on Interpretation. Tim and I go back over 20 years, to my early days of leading programs and being an NAI interpretive trainer. https://t.co/mDEPcookST
#timmerriman #interpretation @VBParksRec

[Michael Kirschman @VBParksGuy]

@UncleFester2240 @RosemaryAWilson @BobbyDyerVB @mfberlucchi Indeed you did. Your tireless advocacy made this a reality!

[Michael Kirschman @VBParksGuy]

Another @VBParksRec maintenance week in full swing - this time at Bow Creek. Thx to all of those that are helping us keep these community amenities in the best shape possible. Center reopens next Monday.

[Michael Kirschman @VBParksGuy]

The @VBParksRec Job Fair in full swing at Bow Creek Rec Center. Swing by until 7pm to learn all about the numerous indoor and outdoor positions available. Make a difference in your community this summer, have fun, gain skills, and earn at a min $15/hr!

[WTKR News 3 @WTKR3]

The Kid's Cove is getting major upgrades, including playground equipment on the hill with slides going down it, climbers and nets with safety surfacing.
https://t.co/vnl7UnF3aY

[Michael Kirschman @VBParksGuy]

Seatack Rec Center maintenance week in full swing. Pool cleaned, filled & warming back up, gymnasium floor coated, and everything getting a fresh coat paint. Center re-opens Monday Feb. 25th. @VBParksRec

[Michael Kirschman @VBParksGuy]

@OCarmona72 From what I hear from friends in TX, not remotely… Good news is we had versions of both available, as well as a couple white chicken chili’s! Hope all is well Oscar!

[Michael Kirschman @VBParksGuy]

Our annual office chili contest. Sooo many to taste! Surprisingly my vote was for the Cream Cheese Chicken Chili (wow was it good!) which came in second. Sweet and Spicy Chili took top honors. Love our various luncheons/pot lucks!

[Michael Kirschman @VBParksGuy]

@PaulNeudigate There was a great Cinci style chili there also, and even hot dogs to put it on. Mmmmm

[Councilman Worth Remick @WorthRemick]

VB Trail is a great opportunity to connect Va Beach by providing additional bike and walking paths for recreation and workers to use. Great news this week, $14.9 Million in federal grants secured to bring this project to reality. #vbtrail #activetransportation

[Virginia Beach Parks & Rec @VBParksRec]

New in the blog: four things not to miss at the Autumn in the Air festival

https://t.co/u8LFVe4c86

[Michael Kirschman @VBParksGuy]

@VBParksRec William Farm Rec Center maintenance week is coming to a close. These weeks are critical to keeping our facilities looking great. Center opens Monday (although pool will remain closed until Dec for some major repairs).

[Virginia Beach Parks & Rec @VBParksRec]

It’s official - Virginia Beach Parks & Rec is best in the nation! We’ve been named the 2023 National Gold Medal Award winner for excellence in Parks and Recreation Management in the Class I category @NRPA_news #nrpaconference2023

[Michael Kirschman @VBParksGuy]

Fifty years ago a landfill was converted into a @CityofVaBeach park - the first ever conversion in the world. Today Mount Trashmore is the most visited @VBParksRec park! Thx to @mfberlucchi, @BobbyDyerVB and the entire City Council for recognizing this iconic landmark.