This park has a lot to offer. They have a pretty big disc golf course, lots of pavillions for…read moreevents, or just sitting under. There is a large playground and 2 bathroom buildings which are taken care of pretty often. There is also a boat ramp where you can put your boat or kayaks in the Swift Creek Reservoir. There are 3 large parking lots, so there is plenty of space for if you want to rent a pavillion for an event and they do have grills in the areas as well. Lots of wildlife!

Matoaca Park was a great place to visit for Earth Day! This hidden gem has so much to offer for…read morepeople looking or opportunities to get outside. They are open from dawn until dusk and offer some of the cleanest facilities around. It is a great place to hold a family gathering. They have a pavilion with a grill available to have hotdogs and hamburgers with the friends and family. They have two basketball courts available. If you're looking to play tennis, they have great courts available with high fences to keep the balls within the court. If you have a baseball or football team, they have baseball and football fields available. They look like they are well maintained and offer great spots tor team sports. Tip: contact Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation for booking details.

Love this park! Easy parking right near the trailhead. The majority of the trails are under a heavy…read moreblanket of tree cover, so nice & shady! The floating dock boardwalk takes you over the marsh area where you can see all the beautiful plant growth, butterflies, frogs & fish! Such a nice park for a Saturday afternoon hike!

Absolutely gorgeous park with a mixed paved, bridged and natural trail! The park has various…read moreentrances, but I would recommend parking by the playground and entering the trail that way. The beginning of the trail does consist of a winding descent so keep that in mind as the incline back can be hard for some. Once you get down you'll find yet another playground with a fun insect/nature theme. Making this a fun spot for kids and families. The amazing part of this park is the bridge that allows you to walk through the marshlands, the bridge does shake a little bit but overall felt pretty sturdy. It offers stunning views and is a lovely deviation from other nature trails. There are a variety of marked natural trails that vary in intensity/length making this place a great spot for all levels. Along the trails are also little lookouts so you can really enjoy the views. The trails are a bit secluded so you may want a trail buddy if you plan to walk past the marsh bridge if visibility is important to you. The trails are mainly wooded which offers a nice amount of shade which is great for the warmer months. There is also tons of parking available and multiple shelters for picnics or events. Overall, this is an amazing park and definitely worth a little drive to check out!

One of those nice little parks you stop at for a little shade on a hot day. Located right by the…read moreriver with some small grassy areas and lots of tall trees. It used to be an industrial area with mills and it's good to see the land used for nature instead.

I personally like to think of this as "Petersburg Stonehenge." If you're looking at it on a map…read moreapp, switch to satellite view, and look for the shadows of the 4 colossal arches at the western end of the park, giant left-overs from some long forgotten bridge over the river. An in-person visit is good for at least a photo-op. I've stopped by a couple of times when I found myself with time on my hands in Petersburg.

Overall, the park is good for kids and your entire family especially if you have an pet dog to…read morewalk, it is an pleasant place to go to get your thoughts together. I think the playground area is nice and the entire park is nice for small children. Thanks, Warkeeta W Walker.

This park was incredibly sketchy. I jumped off 95 hoping my kids could run around a bit to break up…read morea long drive. Bad choice. I was so uncomfortable we only stayed a couple minutes. The only people there were adults randomly parked in cars scattered around. Minutes after we arrived a car pulled up, stinking like weed. The driver proceeded to roll a blunt, opening up the door to dump dutch guts. The playground itself was in disrepair and was unkept. The ground was covered in leaves and litter.

The Riverwalk is a beautifully maintained walking trail that, while short, offers a great escape to…read morenature. It's a fantastic addition to Hopewell, featuring a lovely park for kids and an eco-conscious redirected rainwater flower bed that serves as home for bees and blooms with color in the spring/summer. To your left, the path is covered in Kudzu vines, maintained by Hopewell Parks and Rec, creating a gorgeous backdrop for selfies or group photos. On your right, the scenic Appomattox River provides a lovely view of the water. Whether you're looking to get some exercise, have a picnic, practice mindfulness, or enjoy one of the many events, like the spectacular fireworks in July. This spot is a real "walk" in the park!

This was my first time going there on Fourth of July of last year. I really enjoyed it. The people…read morewere nice and I had a great time watching the beautiful firework!

This used to be Central Park but is now known as Poplar Lawn Park. The park is about four square…read moreblocks and has benches and some walking paths. There are no playgrounds or picnic facilities here. Lots of old trees and shade. Much history happened here. In 1812 The Petersburg Volunteers camped on the site before leaving for the Canadian border, and in 1824 General Lafayette was greeted with much fanfare. At the beginning of the Civil War volunteers enlisted for service in the Confederate army, and then at the end of the war, a hospital was erected on the site during the siege of Petersburg. There is street parking (no meters) on three sides of the park. Be aware of residentially-challenged in the park if that is something that concerns you. [Review 18084 overall - 1366 in Virginia - 1606 of 2022.]

Tiny park with minor remnants of the Confederate fortifications that once stood here. Probably of…read morevalue to archeologists, but Civil War buffs would have a hard time finding anything of note. Neither is it a particularly exciting park; some minor trails in the area, but nothing for kids or families (I wouldn't recommend playing on the remnants of the earthworks).

This will be the perfect park if you are about and love learning about History. This park has a lot…read moreof History there. My hubby loves History I have been here once with him and he has taught me a lot by just visiting this park just once with him. I would highly recommend this park to any History lovers.

Has two soccer fields no toys. Small park across the street I wouldn't come again. Pretty much a…read morewaste

Coming from Colorado Springs where dog parks are sprawling acres with creeks and multiple terrains,…read morethis was a sad substitute. It is very small, it seems nobody picks up after their dog, and there is no water access so remember to bring some! We have a 9 month old mastiff and she needs room to run and romp with dogs her size. There is no designated small dog/big dog area (not that the limited space provided would allot for that). The only reason it gets 3 stars is for the simple fact that it was fenced and nearly empty when we stopped by. It works if you need something quick.

My dogs love the dog park . They get excited when we pull up ! There are two poop bag stations…read morewhich works excellent in case you forgot . It's not very busy early Mornings so if you have a dog who doesn't do well with others "like mine " then early morning is a good time to go . .it is behind the dmv and bowling alley . So it's within walking distance from some of the housing areas .