Bike and pedestrian counters have been installed at six locations along the Elizabeth River Trail and at 15 locations along Norfolk’s existing bike lanes to accurately track pedestrian and cyclist use along the trail and bike network. This counter system combines the passive infrared sensor to count pedestrians on the adjacent sidewalk and an inductive loop sensor to detect bicycles in existing bike lanes. This dataset comprises data from two types of counters – Eco-Counter and Roadsys. The Eco-Counter data begins in April 2019 and is updated weekly. The Roadsys data begins in April 2021 and is updated quarterly.

Please note: The counters at the following location are currently offline, making up-to-date data from these counters temporarily unavailable:
- Weyanoke Footbridge – last date August 28, 2019
- E. Ocean View Avenue – last date April 28, 2021
- ERT Bridge/Lamberts Point – last date April 28, 2021
- Jeff Robertson Park (ERT) – last date December 17, 2021
- Park Ave/Claiborne Ave (ERT) – last date December 19, 2021
We are working to correct this issue as quickly as possible.

Mermaid sculptures have graced the city of Norfolk since 2000. Today, mermaids can be found throughout Norfolk as well as in neighboring cities. They can be found in front of businesses, inside and outside schools, near hospitals, and in homeowners' yards. And, thanks to the Norfolk Sister City Association and others, mermaids can also be found in many countries around the world. Some mermaids are old, some are new. Some mermaids have had to be completely redone due to damage by the elements or vandalism. The mermaids are owned by individuals, businesses, and other organizations. Most sponsors are also the owners in this dataset. The city of Norfolk does not own most of the mermaids and thus, we do not maintain them.

This dataset provides a listing of all known Norfolk mermaid sculptures and their locations as well as the artist’s name, the mermaid’s name, and photographs of the mermaid. If you know of a mermaid that is missing from this dataset, please email Come Home or use the online form. This dataset will be updated as new mermaids are reported.

This dataset provides information about Norfolk's parks, open spaces, community centers and other city properties. The data details both active and passive recreational opportunities including playgrounds, dog parks, ball fields, basketball courts and many others. This data will be updated twice a year, in January and July.

Information regarding parks, open spaces, community centers, and other properties with active and passive recreational opportunities to include: playgrounds, dog parks, ball fields, basketball courts, etc. Provide the greater community with information about parks, open spaces, community centers, and other properties including the amenities that visitors to those locations can participate in. This allows visitors to plan their outings and be prepared to utilize the spaces and amenities to their fullest potential.

This URL provides data about the city’s mowing schedule that is managed by the Bureau of Parks & Urban Forestry Operations. Mowing locations include medians, parks, schools, vacant lots, and various other city properties. Parks & Recreation landscaping crews are responsible for preserving and protecting Norfolk's parks and other outdoor public areas for aesthetics, recreation, education, and conservation. Vacant city lots, parcels, and school properties are maintained within city code. The landscaping services team manages the mowing of nearly all city-owned property. Factors such as rain, holidays, and storm response can affect the schedule. Note that dates are subject to change due to special events, inclement weather, and storm response/cleanup. Major parks will continue to be mowed on a weekly basis or kept usable to include Lafayette, Lakewood, Northside, Poplar Hall, Berkley, and Tarrallton.

Volunteers with the Norfolk Master Gardeners gather this data about significant trees in Norfolk. The data collected about these trees includes diameter, height, canopy spread, general location and species. The data is updated every five years.

Recreation, Parks and Open Space’s Bureau of Parks and Urban Forestry plants hundreds of trees each year along city streets, within city parks, and on other city properties. This dataset gives pertinent tree species information, shows important geographic information about which parts of Norfolk are receiving trees in a given year, and historical data about planting date. City staff utilizes Microsoft excel to track tree planting information. This dataset will show where the City of Norfolk plants its trees on city owned properties. This data is updated annually.

Recreation, Parks and Open Space’s Bureau of Parks and Urban Forestry plants hundreds of trees each year along city streets, within city parks, and on other city properties. This dataset gives pertinent tree species information, shows important geographic information about which parts of Norfolk are receiving trees in a given year, and historical data about planting date. City staff utilizes Microsoft excel to track tree planting information. This dataset will show where the City of Norfolk plants its trees on city owned properties.