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Chesapeake City Park

4.7 (66 reviews)
Closed 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Angela W.

This is Chesapeake's large park that's great for group gatherings as there are lots of covered picnic tables. Also included are 2 dog parks, a performance stage, basketball courts, exercise apparatus, playgrounds and September 11th memorial. Parking may be limited when there are special events.

Piece of Twin Towers
Mackenzie K.

Nice open park with a great walking trail, basketball hoops, volleyball net, & shaded playground! Meaning part of the park is there is a memorial for 9/11 with a piece of the twin towers.

Fun with the kiddos
Ivy P.

Even though it was a bit chilly, I decided to take my grandbabies to the park to work off some energy. It's a nice area with plenty to keep the children entertained for a long period of time. Not surprisingly it was packed (first day of spring break) even though we went early. For the most part, each child had an attentive adult but of course there were a few that needed supervision. The area was clean and all equipment seemed to be in working order. Very well maintained area for a city park. Will definitely take my babies back for more fun in the sun.

We were in the outer perimeter, way less crowded
Yoonie L.

Chesapeake City Park (CCP) is probably the largest park in Chesapeake. We've been there once before, for the 4th of July fireworks last year. It was a great place to hold the event. They had food trucks parked and people were still able to spread out pretty well, considering there was a pandemic that was on high back then. The field is huge and held quite a lot of people. Most all big outdoor events I've heard of in Chesapeake are held there. My friend recently told us about Fun Forest and told me it was within CCP. I did not notice it the last time we were there because of the crowd, but I was excited that it was close to home. We decided to check it out last week to give the kids something to do before I dove deep into house chores UGH...why does adulting have to get in the way of fun?! What a fun space for the kiddos! Not sure how long ago it was built and it does seem a little weathered and could use at least a new coat of paint, but what a great design. Nice change from the generic playground set ups that you find at most neighborhood parks that are just placed just to say they put one. Fun Forest is built within a forest of mature trees, living up to its name. The park is actually a fun place to play. All the structures are made of solid wood and provides great shade from the mature trees for those hot summer months! Some features: - 3 main areas of solid wood structures for play (each with designated age groups, although I don't think most kids/parents were paying close attention. Most of the littles were hanging out with the school age kids in the main space and the littles play area was practically empty. I mean, who doesn't want to be a part of the action? - main play area that includes climbing wall, towers, slides, - sand pit - little stage area with open space with grass - swings - section with turtle, whale and shark statues for great photo opps - octagon shaped enclosed bench seating area - pathways for walking - Buddy Bench - covered shelter that is a great place for parents to sit - benches throughout the park - Little Library - QR codes are available to do a read-a-long with the littles - I saw quite a few shelters equipped with picnic tables. I'm sure it's a hotspot for birthday parties! What I also like about the park is that the play area is fenced in, so there is only one way in and way out to ensure that kids don't get lost. Love that this park is nearby and what a great park for the citizens of Chesapeake! Stay safe, Friends!i

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Lakendra W.

Walk paths, playground, dog park, events 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.

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Iva S.

Attended the American Indian Festival. So many things to see, purchase and eat. Definitely opens peoples eyes to different cultures. Highly recommend attending if you've never been before.

Anissa W.

I attended an outdoor dance workout class on 5/16/21 & it was my first time at that park. The park had plenty of parking & there was a lot of signage all around to help you get to your destination. We were dancing on the stage & my son was able to play basketball while he waiting for my class to be over. Most people at the park wore masks. There was a park to play in...a skate park...places to eat...basketball courts...& the stage. I will definitely be going back.

Alycia A.

Updated review during the pandemic: bathrooms are not open, there are porta potties but nowhere to wash hands. There are trash cans and all of the picnic tables are open for use. The park is nice and shaded and is surrounded by beautiful tall trees. We came on a Sunday, it was full of children and parents. If you are concerned about contracting a virus, this is the perfect breeding ground due to no proper hygiene conditions, contaminated apparatuses and no social distancing. If you don't mind all that this is a great place to take your kids, so much to play on, for big kids and toddlers alike! There is also a nice big dog park across the parking lot and lots of sidewalks to walk or bike all around the park if you like. We hope to come back so our pup can make some other pup friends!

Shebly K.

We enjoyed our Sunday afternoon at the park today! As always so much fun with lots of parking and bathrooms. With covid you can still space out at the park and enjoy your time not on top of others. They have so many different areas for the kids to play and run around.

The path to the parking lot from the playground
Kelsey L.

(Talking about Fun Forest) I've lived various places around the country (and world) and can honestly say this is the coolest hugest most interesting playground I've ever seen. It felt like it went on and on and on and on... That I can remember, there are at least 3 different playground areas, in addition to 2 rock climbing walls and a really cool sculpture (shark, whale, and turtles) area for climbing. I can't imagine how much fun this would be as a kid! This place is good for all ages. You have more advanced, higher stuff, and then an area just for 2-5yo which is perfect for my little guys. It's all nestled in a beautiful area of the park, with giant trees and lots of green space... seriously is just the perfect setting! I also really love that the actually playground equipment is almost all wood, it really makes it feel more like a full experience for the kids. We are gonna be here a lot, I think!

Fun Forest play area
Heidi S.

It seemed fitting to write my 300th review on a place we spend a good percentage of our free time as a family. I've watched Chesapeake City Park grow and change in the 35+ years I have lived here - the most notable being the addition of Fun Forest in the mid-90s and the reconstruction after arson destroyed part of it a few years later. One of my best friends and I even had our handprints added during the original construction, but many of those have come down over time. The playground itself remains as fun as I remember (I do still have to chase my little one through the maze of wood structures) - with so many places to hide, climb, swing, slide and just be a kid. It's an epic place to wear out our toddler and I hope she enjoys it for many years to come! I appreciate that they have segregated the play areas for children of different ages - though we still see older kids on the toddler play areas, which can be frustrating. I have to put on my "mean mom" face to encourage them to relocate, but it works every time! The earlier in the day you go, especially on weekends, the more freedom there is to play unhindered (ie fewer kids)! We love taking advantage of the many events they have throughout the year - the Great American Food Fest every October, Symphony Under the Stars, the Farmer's Market, Jubilee every May (which hopefully returns next year), and so many others. You can usually see a fitness group taking advantage of open spaces, other organized games or activities taking place or a party under the many covered picnic pavilions, so there's something here for literally everyone! Horseshoe pits, a fitness area, a skate park, 2 fenced dog parks and ample basketball courts can be found here. There's even a table near the basketball courts for a game of chess or checkers. We also enjoy walking the paved loop when the weather is cooler as most of the path is in direct sunlight. Well-shaded areas are located by Fun Forest or near the ball courts/horeshoe pits. There are 2 (usually super clean) restroom facilites: one in front of Fun Forest and the other near the skate park. We absolutely love this park! I will echo a previous reviewer that the city staff does well maintaining the grounds. I do wish those who use the park, especially around the ball courts, would be more diligent at walking the VERY short distance to the recycling and trash cans. We see so many plastic bottles littering the area, especially in the mornings on our walks and it makes me so sad. Thank you to the staff for taking such great care of this valuable city resource!

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Shelby Q.

Beautiful place for family fun..nice just to walk or run. I was very impressed with the cleansing of the area.

Basketball court
Monica G.

LOVE IT! Such a great location to exercise and have sweet dog time!!! I don't take my dog to the dog park but I do walk her around the normal park area!! I like going early or during the day because there aren't as many people nor dogs lol because my pup doesn't like seeing dogs nonetheless hear them bark at her cute self haha! I love that I can walk on the side walk!! Other parks only have grassy areas but thankfully there is a side walk throughout the entire park ( yay to no goose poop)! There are also beautiful scenery areas, volleyball net, basketball court, picnic tables, and horseshoe areas!! I've been hear so many times for picnic, games, and I even took my high school pictures here (lol)!!! It's beautiful and a great place to go to!! Not to mention they have a lot of events here!

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One of the best playgrounds in Hampton roads. Shady during hot summer days. Fully fenced in for the little ones.

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Beautiful Park! Great for families. So much to do. They even have a dog park near by. Would recommend for kids party as well. Very clean.

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It has so many trees practically more trees than you would ever need. It also has a ton of grass.

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Great park! One of the few in Chesapeake that has good shade for the playground. I also like that it's fenced in with just one opening.

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great place for the kids to play. lots of things to play on. We enjoyed the day there. Wasn't too crowded and people were nice

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Never seen a better park, came from the West Coast and this the best I've seen yet! Everything is organized and clean.

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So creatively made and fun! Beautiful especially in the fall. Very spacious and little nooks that feel made just for kids secret hideouts

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