Great Park to take family and friends. The stairs seemed endless or it was just me being out of…read moreshape a bit? You can definitely schedule a nice workout at this park, have a picnic at the top of the hil, roll down the hill, or take your children Kids Cove Playground. Restaurants are nearby and police are present. Landscapers do a great job keeping the grass low and keeping up with the park. By the stage, on the other side of the hill, they had a small festival to celebrate Juneteenth. Food trucks, bouncy houses, ppl selling merchandise, and some ppl just brought their beach chairs and enjoyed the live show.

I truly enjoy the events they offer at Mt Trashmore. They are usually family oriented and…read moreeducational. This event offered that and much more. It was a beautiful day and so many came out to support the Rising Sun Powwow. The costumes were amazing and their message is what we all need to be sharing with each other. There were food trucks but unfortunately none offered vegetarian choices. In the past powwows, there's been Native Indian food choices which I loved and hope that they bring back.

I would recommend the Rec center in Kempsville to anyone looking to be fit and healthy without…read morecosting you an arm and a leg. The staff is really friendly and helpful. They have lots of classes to keep you fit.

Kempsville Recreation Center has become an absolute embarrassment to the community!…read moreIt is unbelievable how much attention is given to the most minuscule issues while far more serious concerns seem to go unaddressed. For example, patrons are not permitted to tighten a loose screw on a piece of gym equipment because, apparently, the repair must be performed by the city. Meanwhile, that same piece of equipment could remain broken for weeks, if not months, waiting to be repaired. Yet, where is that same level of concern and urgency when it comes to the safety and well-being of paying patrons? There have been reports and allegations involving: The head trainer stalking and harassing a paying patron. A grown man exposing himself to children in the swimming pool. The sexual assault of a child with special needs in a restroom. A man reportedly driving around the parking lot waving a firearm at children. Two employees reportedly being assaulted during an adult basketball league. These are extremely serious matters that deserve immediate attention, appropriate investigation, and accountability. Meanwhile, the facility itself continues to deteriorate. The roof leaks, there are concerns about black mold in certain areas, and a urinal has reportedly been out of service for well over a month. Where are the priorities? Where is the accountability? And, most importantly, where is the concern for the safety of the people who use this facility? Yes, an annual membership costs approximately $125, which is relatively inexpensive compared to other fitness facilities. However, affordability should never come at the expense of safety, proper maintenance, or basic standards of professionalism. There are other fitness facilities that offer reasonable value without the constant frustration, questionable priorities, and ongoing concerns. The residents of Virginia Beach deserve better. The paying members deserve better. And the employees who work at Kempsville Recreation Center deserve better. It is time for the City of Virginia Beach and Parks & Recreation leadership to take a serious look at what is happening at this facility and start prioritizing the issues that actually matter.

This center is huge and so amazing. I came here because of tge google reviews and they were so on…read morepoint. Greeted with kindness, everything is spotless, seniors are working out, I mean really pumping iton. I am motivated. The parking lot is wonderful too. Spaces are wider than usual to accommodate newer vehicles. The mixture of ages is very nice. I am jazzed by the positive attitudes and smiles. Loving it.

I visited this center for a private event last weekend…read more I heard about this center before and wanted to check it out, but never got around to it. I still really didn't check it out last Saturday. I only walked in the front door - to the right - and the event was in the banquet rooms to the right. If I had to guess about two rooms were used to accompany about 100 people. Overall, I was please with the center. I did see young boys enjoying the facility. I did notice this center is only open from 12p-4p on Saturdays. Unlike most recreation centers in the area, this one looks to be the the largest or in close competition with others in the city. Plenty of parking! Check them out when time permits. Have fun and enjoy life :)

Always a fun park. Convent to get to. Lots of parking. Has…read morebathrooms and picnic tables. And shelter areas for parties. Has a large field in the middle of the two play areas. Perfect for some soccer and other sports. There is a bigger kid play area on the right with padding ground. Smaller play area on the left towards the back near the baseball fields. It's better for a week day! It can get pretty busy fast!

Quite a nice park to visit with a clear and easy to hike path take circles the park at each end…read more There is a loose path labeled in the back. Today I went on a rainy day so make sure to bring rain boots as parts of the main paved trail gets flooded. There is a playground two of them, a basketball court, playing field open and caged for games, a park office, but it is not staffed. A nice little getaway in the city with covered picnic shelters and uncovered benches to enjoy your meal. Sit back and enjoy the city view.

Walk paths, playground, dog park, events…read more It's all here. Don't have much to say because I'm currently walking. But Chesapeake city park is it. Festivals are held here, food trucks events, basketball and volleyball games. Children's field trips. Restroom facilities are always really clean. Plenty of parking It's safe. I always see park security. Not a whole lot of trash cans through out but plenty of dog waste stations. There's bleachers and pavilions with grilling stations. And last but not least, an exercise park and plenty of benches along the walk or run paths. And they're wide enough to share comfortably with cyclists. And a little skate park.

I took the grandkids out for a little adventure at Chesapeake City Park near the corner of…read moreKempsville Road and Greenbrier Parkway. They keep this place well maintained and the kids had a great time playing on the swings, and other equipment.

Nice park, beautiful old growth trees that have several nice trails winding through the trees. But…read morethe trails are poorly marked If marked at all. There are maps that are randomly scattered around the park they're awesome but they don't show you where you in the park so pretty worthless If you trying to figure out out where you are on a specific trai.

I got lost in here! Loved it My first time taking a trail…read morethrough a woodsy area. I'm a marsh girl myself, but this was cool. The tree roots created what looked like stairs in some areas. There were several bridges. Man made bike hills. Marked trees for direction. Lunch tables. Not much to say. The point is to walk or bike and that's just what everyone was there to do. Even the huge spiders and bunnies.

On a little island strip, next to the World Below the Brine sculpture, you will find this multi-use…read morecourt. It is surrounded by metered parking. So, obviously there is metered street parking available, in addition to and a few commercial lots and garages within walking distance that you can park at to visit here. The meters cost about $2/ hour and the lots vary in price depending on what is going on and the season. It is right out front of the dolphin hotel which could make it a popular rec spot for tourist. The court can be used for basketball, street hockey, tennis, hopscotch and shuffleboard. It is BYOB, bring your own balls/equipment. There is no equipment there and no place to borrow or rent it either. The court is in terrible shape and is in desperate need of repair. I will say that the basketball court rims are lower than the standard, which is cool for me because I can dunk the ball.....almost. This is a recreational option, if you are limited and can't get to any better options. I do not like location of the court. It is between to somewhat busy roads and I can see a ball easily sailing into the road. I do like the concept of the court though and thinks that it is a good idea.

Can only speak for the tennis courts. They have 12 outdoor recently resurfaced hard courts - pretty…read moresweet setup at a convenient location. Free, since it is a public park. Bathrooms closed and water fountain locked for the winter so that's a bummer. There's a porta potty, but still..

Took my son to the kids park. Would give it 4 stars if there was more shade. Went on a morning in…read moreJune, it quickly became too hot for him to play due to lack of shade. Looked like lots of other activities to do in the area like tennis courts etc.

I was down the street at Royal Farms, and we drove past this park that's not to far away. We pulled…read morein for the kids to see what they had. There are baseball fields, basketball courts, and a playground. There weren't many people there when we went. Theres free parking there as well. The grass was cut in some areas and it seemed like a decent park. If you're looking for a place to take the kids, this park is in a nice area. Go check them out!!

Great baseball/t-ball fields to practice and play at. The playground is really fun for kids…read more There's a nice walking path. And we've never tried the basketball courts, but people are always playing over there. The porta potties aren't terrible and we've used them a few times. Overall, it's a fun park and we enjoy being there.

1.5 mile hike. Forest, lake views and bird watching. Kid, dog, hiker, fisher and kayaking…read morefriendly. Easy level. They have a great kayaking ramp for the lake. Good parking. They also have 2 picnic table areas. They have a porta potty. Stumpy lake appears to have 2 areas to enjoy and 2 parking areas. The one area over by the golf course is the area for the 1.5 mile walk. It is easy to follow with plenty of trail makers . They have an area with signs telling you what the trees are. That is also the area with the Kayak ramp. The second parking area is next to the man made walkway and observation deck. I love this part because it is so pretty. It over looks the lake. They also have a couple of benches down at one end.

Very low key park - at least for the purposes of my visit. I primarily stopped by to go for a quick…read morerun. I think the main trail in the woods is 1.5ish mile loop with a flat terrain. The park also has a decent amount of parking although there were not too many people in the park during my visit. Also, the park/trails were pretty maintained with plenty of markers to keep you going in the right direction. While the park is nice, I probably would not go too far out of my way (30+ minutes by car) to visit unless I want to take advantage of the kayaking/paddle boating opportunities.