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Interpretation at Virginia Beach Parks and Rec: Michael Kirschman

Interpretation at Virginia Beach Parks and Rec: Michael Kirschman

Update: 2025-10-09
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Longtime NAI member Michael Kirschman, director of Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation, joins to discuss Mount Trashmore and other jewels of the city's park system. Virginia Beach Parks and Rec manages more than 290 parks, 7,000 acres, seven large recreation centers, 185 playgrounds, 200 athletic fields, 14 boat launches, a marina, and the Princess Anne Athletic Complex, and it's Virginia Beach's largest childcare provider through its Before and After School program at 56 elementary schools. It also provides maintenance for 512 city buildings, all 91 public schools and athletic fields, and 340 miles of roadway median, all while providing interpretive experiences for visitors.

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Interpretation at Virginia Beach Parks and Rec: Michael Kirschman

Interpretation at Virginia Beach Parks and Rec: Michael Kirschman

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