Rudee Park Survey

In 2022, Virginia Beach residents expressed that the Rudee Loop site is best suited as a public open space. Now, we want to hear from you what specific features should be included in the design.

Take the survey below and help us write the Rudee Park story, together.

This survey will be open through Jan. 10, 2025.

  • Alternate 1967 photo of Rudee Inlet being constructed
  • 1967 black and white photo of Rudee Inlet being constructed

    • About Rudee Park

    Located at the southern end of the Virginia Beach resort, the 8-acre site was once part of the local system of beach dunes, maritime forest, and sand shoals broken by what is now Rudee Inlet.

    One of the most beautiful and dynamic properties on the East Coast, locals and visitors immerse themselves in the open access and views to the Atlantic Ocean, inlet waterways, beaches, and coastal ecology.

    Public importance of the site has grown over time, making Rudee Loop a premier destination for all the communities across the City of Virginia Beach.

    Following decades of debate and public input, the City of Virginia Beach has committed to open public access and use of the site by creating a world-class public destination, Rudee Park.

    Let’s write the Rudee Park story together.

    Satellite view of Rudee Loop with Atlantic Ocean to the north focusing on development area adjacent to Rudee Inlet

    What we Heard

    With 4,066 respondents from across the City, 71% replied with public open space as the best use and attraction for the property, with park amenities a close second.

    Hotel, resort, and residential development ranked among the lowest scoring uses for the Rudee Loop site.

    • Public open space, recreate: 2,906

    • Restrooms, showers, shade/seating, parking: 2,895

    • Events, culture, nature: 1,841

    • Play, games, activities: 1,630

    Next Steps

    Make Rudee Park a world-class destination with input from all the communities of Virginia Beach.

    • October/November 2024: Public input & design collaboration.

    • December 2024/January 2025: Present design options for public input.

    • February/March 2025: Refine park design & present for public input.

    • April/May 2025: Present final park design to community.

  • Udated black and white photo of beachgoers at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront
  • Parents running with young child at Oceanfront
  • Aerial view of Oceanfront area from the south looking northwest with Rudee Loop in the foreground
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