Pembroke Meadows Lake Park is a small and hidden park. It appears that neighbors don't like…read moretraffic with several of those "neighborhood watch" signs. The park is thick on trees so the park doesn't appear to be cleaned up as often. This park feels more like a private community park in a residential area.

If there is a contest for most difficult VB city park to locate this would be in the running. The…read morebeautiful neighborhood park is not only scenic, but is almost always dead even Summer weekends. So let's get down to logistics. The park is in Bayside, around a mile East from Pembroke Meadows school on a dead end Pembroke Blvd. Pembroke Meadows Recreation Center is directly across the street. The park offers a beautiful water view with a canopy of beautiful tall pines for shade. There are around a half dozen picnic tables and a few charcoal grills. A drawback is no shelter, or restroom facilities. In the center is a small kids play area for 12&U which I find hard to believe a child over 9 would enjoy. It's in great shape and offers a curly slide and two small slides. There are also climbing elements. Also offered are swings for both toddlers and older children. Now from a nervous parents perspective. Also from a guy that lives at pools and preaches water safety. You MUST be extremely diligent when bringing small children to this park. Especially if they cannot swim and prone to gravitate to water. There is one large area that you can just walk right out in knee depth water and does get deeper. Come check this quaint city park out. Just don't tell the neighbors know I let cat out of the bag.

This is a small park that is pretty simple. It consists of a small lake that has a decent paved…read morewalking path around it. It is well shaded and has benches and a picnic table placed along the trail. You will also see the statue of a man and a woman sitting down on a bench near the road. The park is situated between some old train tracks and a main road. The park gets a name from the Peace Pole that can be found between the park and main road. It looks like a crowded street sign. There are tens of thousands of those poles spread across 180 countries. Each blade of the pole points to one of Virginia Beach's sister cities. It is a very cool concept if you ask me. Parking here can be a bit of a challenge. I took my chances and parked in the lot of the bank the borders the park. This is a decent park to hang out at or walk a dog if you are in the area. There is not much to this park and would definitely not be a destination park or somewhere that you would drive specifically to see.

Most often generically called Town Center Park. However the formal name is Virginia Beach Peace…read morePark. There is a super cool reason for the name and I will explain. The area is designated one of the several Meadow Managements in Virginia Beach and is pretty in the Fall with foliage. I come here often. The idea of the name comes from the Peace Pole that was placed just off Columbus Ave. you have probably driven by it hundreds of times and possibly never taken notice. It's been in place close to inception of Town Center over a decade ago. The Peace Pole is a handcrafted monument which displays the message. "May Peace Prevail on Earth". It reads... Linking the community with people internationally. There are tens of thousands of peace poles in 180 countries all over the world. The tradition began in Japan in 1955 by Masahia Goi. Each blade on this pole represents a sister cities Virginia Beach and depicts the name of the city with the distance in miles from this point to that international city. On one side is the name and distance in English and miles; on the other side is the same information shown in that countries language showing the distance in kilometers. The sign blades are mounted so as to point in the direction of that International city. If you reside in Town Center and have a dog this is your go to for walking the approximate quarter mile paved track around the man made pond. Of course great for residents to exercise with, or without a pet. I always feel I'm transported to a tiny taste of Central Park with trees, benches and wildlife. The negative is litter that can often be seen by disrespectful guest. There are a couple can on the trail. Parking is off nearby street, or parking garage. So now you know, there is a park in Virginia Beach Town Center with a cool name that ties us to our sister cities. Again not unique, so look for these on your travels. Check this local gem out.

A very nice relaxing park with amenities to boot. Spent all day outside cooking out and relaxing…read moreunder huge oaks and pine trees! Lots of room for activities and games. The perfect gathering spot for large families!

Lakewood Park offers much more than meets the eye. It may not be the most scenic, but I bet it's…read morethe most functional. This is one park if unfamiliar you should know more about. More over if you reside in Norfolk this should be a recreation area that you frequent. The park is in one word expansive and stretches wide and long. I think you will love hearing more about this Norfolk gem. Although not a new park by any stretch, as a matter of fact it's a petty old park. Located off of Tidewater Dr. a quarter of a mile in a residential area. However, it is well maintained with newer equipment and some extras in the rear that I will elaborate on. I will work myself from front to back of property for this review. Parking is huge! I have never seen it even a quarter full even with events. It is well maintained, but usually has some amount of debris around. The park office is also located up front too. You will find older clean restrooms that are used by not only park goers, but during the week it acts like a rest stop. There are two ball fields to the right. Two all purpose fields to the left used for football and soccer. Both are used for Norfolk Recreation League. Since I am not a resident of Norfolk I am unsure how the sign up process works, however there is info at the park office. All the way to the left is a full court basketball court, however the surface is in horrid condition.. Directly to the rear is the huge tennis center with nine courts, you read correctly NINE and it's lit. There is also league play for adults. The court is kept in great condition. In the center are the playgrounds which have anything but regular equipment. Slides, swings and unique items you will NOT find in any other park. One of my daughters favorite is one that you get on and slide back and forth. Another one twirls you around, so hold on tight. There are also three nice shelters with bbq grills. All of this is in close proximity of each other. Now let's move to the rear of the property close to the water. The Lakewood Dance and Music Studio offers classes, clinics etc. through the Norfolk Parks and Recreation system. If you are not a Norfolk resident there is an up charge. My daughter who is a dancer at a VB studio attends clinics. The Tidewater Rowing Center is at the very rear of the grounds. It's main build is very large and two stories. This is also home to ODU Rowing. Two good size out buildings house rigging and row equipment for the club and ODU. Two drawbacks to this park are debris, it seems like no matter how hard the staff clean up its around. On a visit tonight someone had pushed over a can apparently on purpose. Another issue is an element of homeless/transients. They have never bothered me, but I don't like it. Lakewood has a lot to offer and is a terrific facility in the Norfolk park system. Come see for yourself.

This park is near my home and it is well taken care of by crew members. Bathrooms are always clean…read more I bring my son, niece, or nephew to release some energy, but recently, I've been coming here for walks. No track field, but they do have a large path where you can walk, run, or ride bikes. Not that much scenery to see. They have baseball games from time to time, and with the weather getting warmer, the games are becoming more frequent. There are 2 picnic tables in the main area and a small playground with swings. For the first time today, I saw that they have a concession stand and will update later with prices! Overall, nice park and people will greet you if you're walking.

Kempsville Pony baseball field on Reon Dr. is the best youth baseball rec league in Hampton Roads!…read more5 of our kids have played with KPB over the last 13 years and I cannot stress enough how important youth sports and rec leagues are to kids, families and communities! Spring and fall baseball team for kids ages 4-college and a champions baseball team for children with special needs!

Great organization! Well maintained fields , concessions, youth sports for boys and girls…read more Affordable and great experience

**There are four regional parks in Suffolk: Bennett's Creek, Lake Meade, Lone Star Lake and Sleepy…read moreHole. But, there are also 14 neighborhood parks as well. I am going to visit as many as I can before I move next month. That is my last parting gift to Suffolk.** Neighborhood Park #7 out of 14 Park #7 took me and my youngest to the southern end of Suffolk--all the way to Holland. If you didn't know, Suffolk is the largest city in Virginia by area as well as the 14th largest in the country. Suffolk is HUGE! To give you an idea, I live close to downtown Suffolk -in the middle of the city- and Holland Park and Athletic Fields (HPAF) is 13 miles from me. With a population of only 90,000, it's kind of crazy to think about. Amenities: *3 Picnic Tables *Benches *Playground with swings *Grassy field with a couple of old Magnolia Trees that gives lovely shade *Baseball/Softball Fields with Bleachers, Concession and Tables *Restrooms Located in the Historic Holland District, HPAF is in a nice little part of the city, and it was my first time being there. There's nothing special about this 9-acre park unless you live in this area, but my son and I both enjoyed checking out the really old Magnolia Tree. That part of the park has its own little section with a couple of picnic tables--separate from the playground and ball fields--very quiet, peaceful and lots of shade from the trees. It also has a decent sized grassy field. Because of its location, the restrooms, and the old trees--I'm giving it my first 4 stars out of the neighborhood parks that I've reviewed so far.

WB Park has a lot to offer. Tennis courts (4), pickle ball courts (2), soccer fields, dog park,…read moreplayground - so much fun outdoors for all to enjoy. Need a breath of fresh air, check it out!

Let's face it - the Western Branch area doesn't have all the amenities and fancy things that the…read moreother end of Chesapeake has. We're out here and we gotta work with what we have. This place does well with what they have. The dog park is simple.. it's a fenced in area for dogs to play.. what more do you need? The park area is kinda neat. It recently updated it's playground area with a new playground set and it's very respectful. They were able to keep their old stuff and the rope tower is kinda fun (adult approved). Then if you want, there's a small trail that people can walk. Travelers be warned - it outlines the perimeter of the marsh area... mosquito's are a plenty. If you go towards the back of the park (keep driving) there are other amenities that many people just don't utilize enough. If you're trying to find something to do during COVID life, give this place a try, it's totally worth a shot! =) Food Taste: n/a Overall Service: n/a Value of food to cost: n/a Facility: 4 Repeat customer: yes Dog Friendly: yes

Perfect spot away from the city chaos…read more Has a decent parking lot and is on the city bus route There is a paved walking trail and basketball court The playground has been updated and is adorable with plenty for the little one to play on There is even a little puppy waste bag stand for your four legged friend definitely a cute spot to relax or run some energy out

This park has great potential....if you can look past the broken glass, beer caps, & endless trash…read morespread throughout the park. Do not recommend if you're trying to go for a walk with your wife and puppy!

Lamplight Manor Park is a quiet, small neighborhood park. It has a playground and small field. The…read morepark is mostly clean overall. -- The Playground -- The playground area with wood chip mulch is best for elementary school aged children. The equipment is in moderately to very worn condition; it's been identified as one of the next parks that VB Parks & Rec will update. With close supervision it's good for younger children (note that there are gaps in the openings along the playground system). There are baby/toddler swings and regular swings (all of which creak). The playground is in full sun to partial shade depending on time of day. -- Benches & Pavilions -- There is one pavilion with one picnic table beneath it. There is one trash can not far from it. There are 4 benches along the perimeter of the playground. -- Walking Areas -- There are no paths or paved walking areas within the park (other than from the street to the pavilion), although you could wander around the very small wooded area beyond the playground or the small field. The park's field seems to extend to the left behind the houses. -- Sporting Equipment -- There are no other equipment options other than the playground. The basketball courts that were once there were torn down, leaving only the concrete (possibly good for chalk activities). -- Amenities -- There are no toilet amenities, so not ideal for a long visit. -- Parking -- On street parking in the neighborhood only. -- Things to Note -- During peak times, there's a continuous rotation of families coming and going. There is a fence in need of mending between the park and road in the neighborhood. The closest neighbors on either side have privacy fences. The rest of the properties have fences, and the remaining side is a low creek. Mosquitoes might be an issue in the summer, but I've only visited in the fall. -- Takeaways -- This is an average centrally located neighborhood park that serves the surrounding single family homes. The main attraction is its playground. I wouldn't suggest traveling out of your way for it though as there are lots of other parks in VB to enjoy, many with more offerings. Right now with the need for social distancing, I do like this location since it's not particularly busy.