PHP proposed kayak launch open house documents

Posted on July 29, 2026 by Tim

Thanks to Chad with P&R for the files!

Open House Handout – 3 pages.pdf Download

Previous plans for proposed kayak launch:

Update on proposed parking lot for kayak launch on Pleasure House Point July ‘17.

Pleasure House Creek & her awesome oyster beds near low tide.

Thursday February 19th ‘25 330pm BAC meeting at OPVRS. Join us!

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Tim

Ocean Park Fire and Rescue Squad(OPVRS) Building
3769 E. Stratford Road. Enter door opposite Shore Drive.

The mission of the Bayfront Advisory Commission(BAC) is to review and make recommendations to the City Council regarding public and private projects and issues associated with the Bayfront area.

Public comment has apparently changed: expect no public comment discussion with city staff or an ability to ask city staff any questions. Public comment is available at the end of the meeting and may or may not be included in any minutes.

Agenda below:

BAC 2-19-26.pdf Download

This long delayed project allegedly now starts May 2026.
Note: “Property Acquisition” according to state law could have started & been completed years ago. It’s a CoVB policy not to do so.

Transportation Program Update Briefing Final (01.15.2026).pdf Download

**Be careful walking & cycling on Cape Henry Drive detour while Cape Henry Trail is closed!**

Concerns navigating the area during construction & have ADA challenges this link here has info.

Bayfront Public Works Projects Status Spreadsheet – January ‘26 update

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Tim

The following update was provided by the City’s Public Works Department. The spreadsheet identifies all of the current projects in the Bayfront Area. Updates are identified in RED.

BAC Meeting – PW Project Updates – January 2026.pdf Download

In Tree City USA, the PHP WMB plantings are complete including the 703 saplings listed in contract as $30,520. Less than the tree mulch cost of $34,240.

About WCCB “[m]entioned in [Thursday’s BAC] meeting that the City will not be accepting the beach access ramp from the private developer until it is made ADA compliant. Once the ramp is ADA compliant, the City will accept the ramp and take over maintenance.”

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT DJ 204-79-366 effective date APRIL 18 2024

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Tim

Full Settlement Agreement PDF at VirginiaBeach.gov. (Opens in new tab)

Americans with Disabilities Act at VirginiaBeach.gov. (Opens in new tab)

“…The ADA applies to all programs, services, and activities offered by the City of Virginia Beach. These include, but are not limited to: the facilities and sites of the City of Virginia Beach programs, services, and activities; City of Virginia Beach roads, parking lots, sidewalks, and pathways; communications between the City of Virginia Beach and the public; courses and examinations offered by the City of Virginia Beach; and employment and public transportation services. The ADA also extends to programs, services, and activities provided by a City contractor for the benefit of the residents of, and visitors to, the City of Virginia Beach…”

Complaints of alleged noncompliance should be directed to the ADA Coordinator.

Raymond J. Mattes, ADA Coordinator 757-385-8444 ADACoordinator@vbgov.com