I love the sunset views and I absolutely love the exercising equipment and the walk is fun and…read moregreat to clear your mind and help with anxiety and stress! The walk is tranquil and calm, the after dark is so so fun, great for friend hangouts!!

Initially, before I even visited this park my thoughts were, it's just a simple huge field with a…read moreflat path. Well I was wrong in a sense. Clearly it is a simple roundabout flat paved circuit, but it's so much more than that to many different people. One, it's great for me because I'm not supposed to navigate uneven terrain yet. There was plenty of real estate to do my walk and give the regenerated ankle some exercise. I didn't walk around the elementary school nearby, just the path immediately that encompasses the bathroom. That path alone twice was a little over 2 miles roughly. The park is perfect if you have well behaved dogs. Plenty of room for Fido to run around. There were several people with their dogs walking. I saw a man run his remote controlled car through the field and walkways, a kid and his parental vision ride across on a dirt bike, and a man and his little kid on his atv. You name it! The field is massive you really won't run into anyone because of the amount of space! There were several soccer goals out there too. I'm sure this a perfect place for Impromptu soccer games and football games, they probably even hold games there. There isn't many benches, I saw at least one aside from the ones in the two mini shelters. There isn't a lot of shade so if you want to get some sun this a good place. There are trees along parts of the path for partial shade. I feel this would be a good place to teach kids how to ride a bike, or to cruise on a skateboard. Close to the parking lot they have outdoor exercise equipment provided by AARP that is protected by sun shades which is wonderful! I got on the elliptical bike for a minute or so and did step ups on the various level platforms. It's a good resource for anyone really! I think it's great and I'm thankful that it's available for anyone to use. Super smart as well to place sun shades up high to protect people from the sun as well as to protect the longevity of the equipment. Bathrooms are close to the parking lot with water fountains.

Plaza Methodist Park is a busy, small neighborhood park. It has a playground and small field. The…read morepark is mostly clean overall but tends to have a small to moderate amount of litter that seems to be worse during the school year. 2.5* rounding up. -- The Playground -- The playground area with wood chip mulch is best for elementary school aged children. The equipment is in generally good condition; with close supervision it's good for younger children (note that there are large gaps in the openings along the playground system), and those who are a bit older congregate or toss a football, etc in the field. There are baby/toddler swings, one intermediate swing, and regular swings. There's also a teeter-totter. The playground is in full sun. -- Benches & Pavilions -- There is one pavilion with one picnic table beneath it. There is one trash can not far from it. There are a couple benches along the perimeter of the playground. -- Walking Areas -- There are no paths or walking areas within the park, although you could wander around the small field or walk along the sidewalk that runs along 3 sides of the park. -- Sporting Equipment -- There are no other equipment options other than the playground. -- Amenities -- There are no toilet amenities, so not ideal for a long visit. -- Parking -- There is a parking lot owned by Light of Hope United Methodist Church. I've parked there for short visits without issue, but there is a sign saying towing enforced. -- Things to Note -- During peak times, it's usually very busy with kids. It's right across from an apartment complex and across from Lynnhaven Elementary and the Church offers childcare, so it's convenient for a lot of families. Other than the parking lot, the perimeter of the park is all neighborhood streets just off of S Plaza Trail. There is no fence or physical boundary between the park and roads, but there is a sidewalk. It's not too close to water, so mosquitoes aren't much of an issue. -- Takeaways -- This is an average centrally located neighborhood park. The main attraction is its playground. If you are in the area and there's no longer a pandemic going on, it's worth a visit particularly not during the school year, but during the school year there seems to be a lot of people passing through and littering. You may want to make a project out of cleaning up the park (bring gloves and a trash bag). I wouldn't suggest traveling out of your way for it though, and right now with the need for social distancing, I prefer to try to frequent less busy parks.

Took my son to the kids park. Would give it 4 stars if there was more shade. Went on a morning in…read moreJune, it quickly became too hot for him to play due to lack of shade. Looked like lots of other activities to do in the area like tennis courts etc.

I can easily bump up Lynnhaven Park an additional star after learning there was much more. I only…read moreuse the basketball courts which I have previously reviewed. However, after going around the back when visiting the Great Neck Library I made a discovery... the front of the park. The entrance to Lynnhaven Park is off Old Donation Parkway, then a turn on Bayne Dr. It is a little tricky. The park is across the street from the fire station and library. There is parking at this location. By far the biggest reason my review jumps up to three stars is the availability of joint public/school tennis courts. Eight courts that can be lite at night, they are super nice. Nearby Lynnhaven Middle School also uses them and I imagine has priority when the need. There is league play at this location and a schedule is posted. Other than that this is open for anyone to use. Also there is a ball field that appears to be solely public and has an awesome infield. Outfield could use work as it is ridden with crab grass and patchy. It is also a lite field for night time play. Lynnhaven MS has there own ball field beside this one to utilize. A newer playground and swings sets on a bed of mulch was a welcome find too. There are four small shelters around it with a picnic table. There is no field for recreation in this area. A building behind the tennis courts houses the restrooms. However, they are out of order and locked up which I have a problem with. The water fountain is also out of order. This needs to be rectified and put back online for the park. At this point a port a pot is being used. It is located right outside the tennis court entrance. I have never seen one VB park that utilizes a port a potty as its sole means for visitors to utilize. The crowning jewel of this park are the tennis courts, they are that nice. But without restrooms and a very aging basketball court detached from the rest of the park I cannot justify moving it up further. Check this park out, it's right under your nose off of First Court.

I am impressed by this nearby city park. I had no idea this was even here until we moved into…read moreShadowlawn a few months ago and it's a pleasant surprise. It's much larger than I expected and I love the dog park, large green area with the small three children's play areas, paved bike/running trails and the entire area. It's very big and there are several walking/hiking trails inside the main portion of the park spanning several miles and meandering through a wooded area that follows the marsh. It's well-kept and has multiple entrances from the Shadowlawn neighborhoods. -The entrance from VA Ave has a very small parking lot and then street parking. -The entrance from Indian Rd. has a much larger parking lot with plenty of space and opens to the large, green field with 3 separate play areas for toddlers with climbing sculptures in the shape of frogs and caterpillars. Really cute and has a pavilion and circular paved trail around it. -The entrance from Marshview Dr. has a small lot and this is where the dog park area is as well. Two tennis courts here across the street which are part of a small playground/tennis complex called Salt Marsh Park. Last weekend I finally went for a hike inside and covered about 1/3rd of the likable/walkable space. It's gorgeous! It's also neat bc they have it set up for trail bike riding and it's very well marked and laid-out. I came upon some beautiful areas for sitting and enjoying the view. If you haven't ventured here yet you should give it a try - actually pretty impressive in size and option for a neighborhood co-located park.

100 acres of beautiful trees, paths, dog park and 2 different playground areas. What a fun park…read more Loads of mature beautiful trees and they have areas that are grassy for kids to run and play. Lots of dogs at this park. I LOVE dogs.2 Different playgrounds. The playground area was my favorite. There were no kids so we explored the playground. Huge size. It was awesome. So their playgrounds are spread out. They have one at the area where you park your vehicle. You walk or ride your bike a ways turn right into another area . Nice size grass area to run and play and then 3 sections of little whimsical play areas. Frog area, Caterpillar area, and turtle area. Really nice paved walk ways with these beautiful little bridges. Dog park, People and Pet friendly. Wheel chair and stroller friendly. Great for bikes. They even have a station for bike repair and to pump up your tires. EXCELLENT for us we love riding our bikes. This is such a lovely area we were just riding our bikes around and found it. We love it. It has a lot to offer and it is very well kept

What a great little neighborhood park. There's plenty of sidewalk entrance. They also have parking…read more They have plenty of Playground equipment. It has a lot of beautiful big trees surrounding the playground. They have three picnic tables. They have one covered picnic area. Everything looked to be in good shape. It's not a big playground, but it's a decent size for a neighborhood playground.

Lake Placid Park is located at the entrance area to the Lake Placid neighborhood in Virginia Beach…read more Across the road from the park, you will see the back of the Miller Mart convenience store. There is some limited parking available here. All city parks, including this one, are open from dawn until dusk daily. My most recent visit here was on August 23, 2023. I pass by this park each day when entering or leaving the neighborhood. I also visit this park regularly as well, even if it's just for a short amount of time. The park may be small, but it does have much to offer. There is plenty of open space here. You will also find some pickleball courts (it's in the area where there were tennis courts prior to the pandemic), which tend to be busy most of the time. The park also has a basketball court. Like most parks, there is a playground, which was fully replaced in June 2023. There is a lake here as well that you can get close to, but you will likely need to see through some trees to do so in some spots. If you happen to play Pokémon GO, there is a Pokéstop at the playground and there is a gym for it where the park sign is located. There is some seating available, and one of those areas is covered. However, there isn't much in the way of shade spots at the park. Since I like to keep my activity up, I didn't really stay in one spot anyways. There are some trash cans available. If you are looking for a restroom here, you won't find one available since the park is pretty small. You would likely need to go to the Miller Mart to use the restroom, if needed. Overall, this is a very nice park. It may be small when compared to some other parks in the city, but it still has much to offer in its beauty and amenities. If you happen in the area and just want to take a quick break to take in the scenes and unwind, this is a good place to come.

This review is just for their pickleball courts…read more I came here recently to play pickleball. They have 4 outdoor courts. Court surfaces are adequate. Some surfaces have minor cracks on it. The courts are fenced in, but doesn't provide any wind protection during windy days. For example, at Pickleball VB, their main courts have a tarp surrounding the outside of the fence, and helps with control windy conditions. Overall, not a bad alternative in the area, when there's a tournament being held at Pickleball VB.

Anytime a park is this clean I'm inclined to be on the high side of a 5 star scale…read more This little neighborhood park was not in the Yelp system and was begging to be added when I attended an event at Great Neck MS which it borders. Parking is by street only. Access is off Great Neck Road and you can enter the neighborhood, or park in the rear of the school. The park consist of a shelter, a 12&U play area and a tiny field to run and play ball. No restrooms on the grounds. Parents must supervise children as only the back and sides are fenced. The residential road side is not secure. What impressed me the most was is the fact it was so tidy. No debris any where. Trash can are present around the shelter and they were within boundaries. If your in the area and looking for a super quiet park for young children I would recommend.

it's peaceful, parents and their kids come for practice. there is a lot of trails too.read more

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!