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Harbor Park

Norfolk Director of Economic Development Sean Washington stands at 101 Park Ave., one of the parcels of land the city hopes to incorporate into a entertainment district. Photo by Kristen Zeis
Feb 1, 2026

Norfolk eyes Harbor Park entertainment district

An entertainment and nightlife district could be in the cards for the area surrounding Norfolk‘s upcoming $750 million waterfront resort casino near Harbor Park. The city owns most of the property around the casino site and the ballpark, controlling almost seven acres in an area bordered by the Elizabeth River, railroad tracks and Interstate 264. […]

Head Water
Jun 20, 2023

HeadWaters developers scrap temporary casino plans

The developers of the $500 million HeadWaters Resort & Casino in Norfolk have scrapped plans to open a 45,000-square-foot temporary casino, instead focusing all their efforts on building the permanent casino, which will open before construction begins on an associated hotel and other planned amenities. “We have changed our approach and gone with a first-class experience […]

Norfolk planners OK temporary casino
May 26, 2022

Norfolk planners OK temporary casino

The Norfolk Planning Commission Thursday approved a request for a conditional use permit from the Pamunkey Tribe to open a temporary casino at Harbor Park before opening the nearby $500 million HeadWaters Resort & Casino. The request now goes to Norfolk’s city council in June. Harbor Park is home to Norfolk’s minor league baseball team, […]

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