I went here when I was about 4 or 5 and it was SO fun. I could've sworn it was smaller than this…read more.. anyways this is a top tier playplace, but I'm sad that McArthur closed down. it's a shame that I won't be able to experience everything I did in here!

This is a great place for indoor fun! Unfortunately it is…read moreclosing. The whole mall is closing ,and being torn down. What a shame Norfolk did not do more to keep this place viable.It could have been saved with lower rents,and incentives,but as usual we build,and tear down viable structures. Wish the whole play area could be transported somewhere else.

Very spacious. My daughter and son really enjoyed themselves and had a blast making slime!!!! The…read moreteam was amazing! Will be back!

I had the pleasure of of visiting this location on June 9th and speaking with Miss "Neyomi" I…read morebelieve I spelled her name correctly. She was not only so patient with me and all my questions but so interactive my littles! Since our visit they have told everyone about their experience and want to come back. She is a great addition to the team! Thank you so much for a positive experience! 10/10 recommend!

Me and my girlfriend came in to paint pottery and found these funny little caterpillars hugging and…read morepainted them all different kinds of colors. The staff were super helpful and friendly and the vibe was nice! The only down side is that it's a little pricey the total ended up being around $80 a little more than we expected but still fun!!

Such a fun, smooth and easy experience I definitely will be coming back again!! The vibes from the…read morestore are amazing.

We loved going to this museum. We made it a stop on our road trip from NYC to OBX and it was the…read moreperfect place to stop and have the kids explore for a few hours. I would say leave yourself 2ish+ hrs to see and explore everything. Our kids are 4 and 1.5 years old and they both had so much fun. Make sure you buy your tickets online ahead of time. We used our AAA discount. Exhibits include a "pet vet," music space, big fire truck, library, exercise room and market. My one critique would be for the market to be better stocked/ restocked periodically. We go to a local museum where the kid's market closes a few times a day for them to "reset." This could have used a "reset." Overall it was a lot of fun!

So much for kids to do. Even my 15 and 17 year old had fun…read more They have an area called Museum, for me, was the best part. They have about 5-7 tables of attractions where you can sit and solve puzzles, build, draw and experiment. Other than that they had a prop supermarket, bank, fire station, library, train area and so much more!

Coming from Philly with the oldest zoo in the nation, I have to give credit where it is due…read more The VA zoo is a nice little zoo. Limited with their animals but a worthwhile experience. Laid out in zones with boardwalk style pathways you will find zebras, a bear, lions, rhinoceros, orangutans , giraffes, meerkats, reptiles, tortoises, turtles and more. While there are no elephants, hippos, camels, or larger primates they do have a nice assembly of animals. The otters and meerkats were especially active during our visit, playing and put on quite a show for us. It took us roughly 2 hours or so to walk the zoo and could have easily stayed longer if the heat was not so oppressive. Many of the animals were seeking relief from the heat as well and hiding so we missed out on the red pandas, cheetah, and some others. While vacationing it's important to know where your excursion dollars are going and what value the experience will hold. The VA zoo receives a two thumbs up and recommendation from me

The Virginia Zoo is a great way to spend a few hours with the family. If you are local to Hampton…read moreRoads I highly suggest purchasing one of their memberships. The zoo offers discounted tickets to special events for members and even has an event where you can bring your dog! I really enjoy that this zoo offers plenty of different species of animals and wide open areas for kids to explore. A train is normally running and the exhibits have wide trails with plenty of viewing platforms and windows. The staff is always friendly and they have a robust gift shop. I haven't personally ever tried their food but they offer a few cafes and dipping dots throughout the park.

The Norfolk Southern Express was an addition to the zoo in 2015. Although something cool for the…read morezoo it has not been a favorite of mine. However small children will love! Tokens are purchased for the ride at the souvenir shop. The cost is reasonable for the family. There are at least three stops on the route. The conductor and staff have been great! The disappointing aspect of the train is twofold. The most obvious is that the Virginia Zoo is not that large. So there's really little territory that the train covers. The second is that the train is a miniature not full-size. It's an appropriate size however considering. The train was made possible by a large Norfolk Southern donation. I would recommend jumping on especially if it's your first time. Younger children will enjoy the most. 3.5 rounding down.

My brother was visiting recently, and we were trying to come up with inexpensive ideas to take the…read morekids somewhere. Luckily, my bro had heard about splash parks in different states, and he found Portsmouth Splash Park (PSP) here in Hampton Roads. PSP is located on Elm and South in Portsmouth, and we decided to check it out. When we first drove by, we noticed there was no one around--no water running, no kids playing. I wondered if the place was closed, but then I saw two adults sitting on chairs. They were indeed open and we had the whole place to ourselves. The best part is it's free! When PSP opened 3 years ago, they charged $2 per person--which is still a bargain. It seemed that the turnout was low so they decided to do away with the fee. When you get to the desk, you will need to sign up and listen to the rules. Rule number one: no running! PSP has 15 interactive apparatus: giraffe, frog, dragon, crayon, flowers, pails, cattails, anchor and water blasters--fun and colorful. If you're planning to watch the kids instead of playing, there is no shade and no chairs, but there is a restroom. You are not allowed to bring in personal chairs and no food or drink (except water bottles--no glass please). PSP is clean, and a wonderful way to spend an hour or so during a hot summer day. Unfortunately, they are closed for the summer now--but bookmark this place for next year!

This is a nice little sprinkler for kids... even adults! The down fall is a couple of things: (1.)…read moreNo good working number on the internet for the weekend. (2.) No where to sit , no shaded benched areas. Other than that cool little place.

We had a great afternoon here! My 3.5 year old ran around for over 2 hours. He was the youngest and…read moresmallest in the "big kid" area but was pretty well able to keep up with everything. The main area is laid out like a huge square and we basically just walked in circles trying to keep a visual on him to make sure he didn't get stuck somewhere or knocked over by a bigger kid. The arcade was fun and affordable, our $20 lasted us a really long time on those games! There is a nice and spacious cafe area and we didn't order anything to try, but the pizza looked good. We did use the lockers but you don't have to. The grip socks we bought there for about $3 were so cute with little Dinos on them! They were useful for the many inflatable bouncers that lined the walls around the facility and he went through basically all of them several times. They have a prize counter for tickets and he enjoyed picking out some small things. Overall this was a wonderful way to spend an afternoon inside on a 100 degree day and get some energy burned off. We would definitely enjoy an opportunity to come back!

Trex Playland was so fun for our 4 year old and 2 year old grandkids that LOVE to climb!!! We…read moreclimbed, ran and will take a good nap later!!! Well priced and CLEAN!!! The staff were helpful and friendly!

I apologize in advance for not taking more pictures.Mu son and I love this park. He goes more than…read moreI do to shoot hoops or simply ride his bike. I personally feel that it is safe for him to go alone. This park has plenty of parking, the grounds have always been kept super clean and o absolutely love that Northside Pool is located right in the middle of the park. We love to swim and lovely to have a indoor pool close to home

Really huge recreational area with monstrous shade trees throughout. it has swings for various…read morechildren's age, groups, and many jungle gym areas. There are lot of strategically placed benches. There is a large skate park. I'm not positive, but it may contain a swimming pool (locked today). It has a tennis court. The bathrooms were also locked. At 1PM today, April 18, 2025, it was a breezy 74°. It was a perfect day to watch grandchildren play.

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.