Bike and pedestrian trip counters have been installed at specific locations along the Elizabeth River Trail and elsewhere on Norfolk’s bike network to accurately count pedestrian and cyclist use along the trail and bike network. This counter system combines the passive infrared sensor and an inductive loop sensor; an intelligent subsystem analyzes the signal from both sensors in order to count and classify each user. This data begins in April 2019 and is updated weekly.

Please note: The counters at the following locations are currently offline, making data from these counters temporarily unavailable: Elizabeth River Trail by Bold Mariner Brewery, Elizabeth River Trail Weyanoke Footbridge, Ocean View Bike Lane Eastbound. We are working to correct this issue as quickly as possible.

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.

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.