This park has no paved walkways, no picnic shelters or grills. It has a couple of benches, one…read moretable and the playground. The rest of the area is open space and wooded areas.

I recently stumbled upon this quaint little neighborhood park in the Larchmount neighborhood of…read moreNorfolk. I have now enjoyed lunch with the kids a few times now and have really fallen in love with it's beauty. The description has this as a Dog Park, but it is not. However, it is a dog friendly park if the pooch is on a leash. The park is located directly behind ODU's Foreman Field and among small 1950-1960's residential homes. The current space has been utilized for a recreation area for a number of years, but the park as it exist today with it's playground equipment is around 10 years old. The entire area is shady which is a parents dream. Parking is off street only. I consider the area to be completely safe. The grounds are enclosed with an attractive black aluminum fence. A short run to the back is a tall wooden privacy fence. There are two gates with both having child safety locks. Bottom line is this is a secure play are for small children with great visual lines of sight to watch the kids enjoying themselves. I found the park spotless and grassy portion well manicured on my times visiting. There is a single trash can which is maintained by the city of Norfolk. Let's talk equipment, because it's cool. The central playground is a pirate ship. The second one has a slide and curly pole. There are also two sets of swings and one is for a toddler. I would consider the top age range for the playground to be 10-12. The ground cover around the equipment is mulch. A huge shaded grassy area for recreation is to the back. I consider this one of the best things about the park. There are some limitations to the park that anyone visiting should be aware of. However, keep in perspective this is a small neighborhood park. Only a few benches and a few tables are available to families. There is enough room for a small shelter and grills, but they do not have them. Also absent is a restroom facility and water fountain. So don't forget to bring something for the little ones to keep hydrated. I usually would not give a park a four without upgraded items like shelter and restrooms. This property is in another class with it being a neighborhood park in my opinion. I am sure this property is such a treasure for the neighborhood. I just could not help but fall in love with Bluestone Park when I first laid eyes on it and I think you will agree.

A relaxing place to walk and enjoy nature. There is complimentary bugspray on the porch at the main…read morebuilding by the parking lot. The sights and sounds (and even smells) are some of the best Mother Nature has to offer. I love coming here to soak it all in and level up my mental health game. Breathtaking! Btw, there are portable restrooms near the parking lot.

I'm so happy to find this gem hidden in a community. The hours are currently limited with the…read moregate's closing at 4pm, but I don't know if the hours will change for Spring/Summer. From the notification it appears to have ticks and it was noted at a moderate level. While not a fan I would expect it in a natural environment and will wear tick protection next visit. No dogs allowed.

This little section of park has some cool signage about the ecology of the river it overlooks. It…read moreadjoins with a paved trail, but I was surprised that there was no real easy access from the medical center, forcing one to take a long way around or walk through traffic (not an appealing idea given that someone ran off the road and took out a light post on the day I stopped by). The space has an odd-looking playground that seemed quite well-cushioned for the clumsier kiddos, and some views out over the water, but without easy access, its value to me seemed limited.

Little park with a nice very of the water and benches all around. Can probably get a mile in with 4…read moreor so laps.

Great park and fishing pier at the base of the South Norfolk Jordan Bridge. Two sets of public…read morerestrooms a dog park fishing pier and boat launch. Also have a snack and bait shop. Really enjoy running and walking the bridge. Nice pedestrian walkway goes all the way across. Great views! Sunrise always nice from the top of the bridge. Worth noting the fishing pier is free no need for license

I found Elizabeth River Park during my run today. I was quite excited to find a nice little refuge…read morein a quiet neighborhood in the Virginia Beach area. Parts of the trails are paved, but the real gems are the dirt areas where it's quiet and peaceful. I saw quite a bit of wildlife during my brief run through some of the trails. There are numbered sign posts throughout the trails that explain what you are seeing. I didn't stop to look at them as I was more focused on my run. There are a few lakes on the side of the river which are beautiful. You can access the river with your boat if you'd like. I didn't get to explore the whole park but I'd like to next time I'm nearby.

Finally got to check this place out. We run and bike past all the time. Really cool little wildlife…read moresanctuary right in the middle of Norfolk. Took the kids and walked around the trails. We got about 3/4 of a mile out of the looping wandering paths but you could wander more. We saw birds and squirrels and lots of plants. I want to come back in the spring when the flowers are blooming. There's a porta pottie if you need to go. Follow GPS and go bast the fence for parking. Totally free!

It's not often that you stumble on a sanctuary. Over three years ago that's exactly what occurred…read morewhen I had a a meeting at nearby Norfolk Southern. Since this time I have volunteered for clean up days and posted pictures. However, I could not bring myself to write a review that would bring attention and traffic to the garden oasis. However the sanctuary needs your support with an aging volunteer staff and a long list of maintenance items. The 3 acre plot was gifted to Cape Henry Audubon Society in 70's by Norfolk & Southern RR. The Weyanoke Caretaker is 76 yr old Woody and he can still swing a mean ax, or saw a log without machinery. Woody is just one of the many volunteers that maintain the grounds, provide tours and provide programming. So what to expect if you visit without a tour. There are park benches, a creek, a marsh overlook, trails and a meadow to enjoy. Many of the plantings are labeled. With a tour you will learn about the Cape Henry Audubon Society's Mission at Weyanoke. Birds and plants will be highlighted and a discussion on the environment and how to protect our precious resources. School groups can schedule tours. A nature walk occurs the third Saturday of the month at 9 AM and last approximately an hour. Donna has led several tours I've been on and is a knowledgeable guide. The location is in West Ghent Norfolk. The gardens are adjacent to the neighborhood. The address when plugged in could act a bit funky but it's correct as it leads you through residential properties. Parking is a half block away at Jeff Robertson Park. Nicky's Gate is secret passage way for locals and volunteers. The gate is kept unlocked if you are lucky enough to locate. If you do find it keep the gate closed at all times. Bike trails run across the side of the property and connect to adjacent trails by nearby Jeff Robertson park. The trails are part of the Elizabeth River Trail Network that run for miles in Norfolk. Biking is not permitted in the park. There are no trash cans inside the sanctuary for debris. Just outside the fenced in area there is a barrel for use of trash. Please take out any trash you find and be a good stewart of the sanctuary. Pets are prohibited in the gardens. Hours are 9-6 during the weekend. Winter months they close at 5. Staff is on the property but, no official tours per se. Consider opportunities to volunteer your time and expertise for Spring clean up and planting. Information is on their website. Or contact Mike Schoen 757-364-9406. There are projects going on year around. Ball is now in your court to enjoy a small piece of heaven in suburbia.

What a time to take a daily walk in the Peninsula. It has been over a year since I've been here…read more Weeks ago, I decided to take a morning walk on a bright Saturday. Let's see how things turned out. I met up with a friend of mine where we started off at the entrance to the trail. We ran into traffic which was a steady amount that we've seen on a typical walk here. The weather was a bit hot so we lucked out by arriving in the morning. The tral itself was nice with no surprises on the way. I will say parts do need to be repaved. Constant foot traffic along with weather can do that to pavement. But overall, it was a really good walk which was needed for the both of us. As always, the trail did its job. I was sweaty, but it was needed to get my day going. I will be back once again. Till next time :)

Amazing trail! I had this place saved on this app & I've been wanting to walk here for a while. My…read morefamily & i decided to check it out, & we walked the whole thing. It took us 1 hour & 39 minutes, but it was worth it. It's near a police training center; i had to use the restroom & the staff were kind enough to let me in. They even gave me water for my long, hot walk.

Virginia Beach Central Park is not nearly as glamorous as NYC Central Park. But yet it's named for…read morethe road that it's off of. Some may also call it Peace Park with a nearby tribute pole. The park is mainly used by residents to exercise their dogs. A path runs near the road, however the water way can be entirely walked. There are benches available that area employees to Town Center enjoy over breaks. The area was created in the 90's with construction of Town Center. It has no potential for growth with square footage constrains. The water feature takes up the entirety of its foot print. The area is kept semi clean, but unfortunately it's not easy to keep the water way debris free. I'm a 3.5, rounding down.

This hidden park in Virginia Beach's Town Center. There's no parking & all you see are signs that…read moresay "private parking". There's a roundabout pathway for walkers to view the pond. There are poop bag dispensers, so it's also for dog walkers. This place is dim from the trees. My advice is to not go to this park at night.

Wow! How'd I not know this place existed? Acres of athletic space, zoned by sport: soccer fields…read morewith goals/nets, lined baseball/softball fields with bases, volleyball courts with nets and horse shoe pits. Additionally, there are covered picnic areas with grills in addition to playgrounds with slides. A person I met said you can actually reserve these pavilions ahead of time or chance same day availability for free. They also offer inflatable rentals/delivery too. FYI, gender specific restrooms are strategically and centrally placed throughout.

Awesome park! Came here for a family friends BBQ. Very clean and well kept. All of us were up…read moremoving. Bring your balls!! There's: -shelters -playgrounds -grills -men & women's bathrooms -volleyball nets -soccer fields with nets -baseball field -horseshoe racks