Request for Proposals (RFP #ED-25-03) For the Development and Operations of an Action Sports Facility in The Central Beach Area of Virginia Beach
The City of Virginia Beach (City) is seeking the development and operation of an Action Sports Facility in the Central Beach Area of the City’s Resort Strategic Growth Area.
Overview
- Land area (estimated): 28.6 acres and 2,513 parking spaces
- Property: Three areas of City-owned surface parking (See page 9 for Exhibit A).
- Zoning: The proposed sites are zoned Oceanfront Resort District Form-Based Code.
Future Use
An Action Sports Facility is desired in the Central Beach Area, as envisioned in the recent Central Beach Small Area Plan , to further augment and complement the burgeoning sports tourism industry of Virginia Beach.
The City requests well-qualified businesses/entities/persons/operators (see Section II.a. for qualification criteria) submit proposals to describe how an Action Sports Facility could be successfully developed and operated in the Central Beach Area.
Action Sports uses could include, but are not limited to:
- Skateboarding
- BMX
- Rock climbing
- Indoor Ice Sports
- Indoor Water Sports
- Other Compatible Indoor Sports Uses
RFP Document
Download the RFP for all of the requirements.
Submission Deadline
All proposals shall be received and date-stamped in the location described below no later than Dec. 5, 2025, 3 p.m. local time. All Proposals received after that time will not be considered and will be returned unopened to the respondent.
Contact Information
Peter Gaytan
Department of Economic Development
4525 Main Street, Suite 700
Email: PGaytan@VBgov.com or Call 757-385-2913
Documents Available Upon Request
- Feasibility Study for Proposed Warrior Ice Center
- Virginia Beach Sport Center Facilities Opportunity Study
Email Peter Gaytan if you would like to obtain a copy of the reports mentioned above.