Joseph E. Parker Community Center

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2430 Turnpike Road
Portsmouth, VA 23707

Telephone Numbers and Contact Information
(757) 393-8340 Main

Operating Agency: Portsmouth Dept. of Community Relations & Leisure Svc.
Agency Type: Local/City/County
Person in charge: Velma Copeland Director
Hours of operation: 11:00AM-9:00PM, Mon-Thu; 9:00AM-6:00PM, Fri.
Fees: No fees charged.
Eligibility requirements: Unrestricted.
Intake Procedure: Telephone referral; walk-ins accepted.
Area Served: City of Portsmouth

About the program:
Provides general recreation and socialization for area residents including ceramics for seniors, therapeutic recreation for disabled, arts and crafts, basketball for girls, table games, floor games, Kids in the Kitchen, cheerleading, tutoring, and field trips.