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    4.4 (55 reviews)

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    Great Cultural Event - Flags a plenty
    Theresa M.

    I always have a nice time at Town Point Park and today was no exception. The NATO International Festival was a lot of fun. Great exhibits from the different Countries and fun music, as well. The food was tasty, too! Can't beat free admission either!

    Waiting to see "Simply Tina" show.
    Jeanette S.

    I decided to attend Harbor Fest at Town Point Park this weekend, and boy, oh boy, was i pleasantly surprised. This park is located in the heart of Down Town Norfolk Waterside district and right off the river, so it's very magical, in my opinion. It has a lovely place to have events. It has a massive layout, so it is used a lot for festivals in the summer. There is plenty of space for vendors and even enough space for about three stages. The commute here is easy peasy, and there are plenty of options to park. We parked in a parking garage 2 blocks down from this park. There are so many restaurants to choose from right next door to this park and down the street. You have Nautilus and many other venues, a short walk, and an even shorter drive from this park. If you want to have a picnic, play some games or just chill by the water this place is it. So get your picnic baskets and blankets or grab and book and come here because this is a gem of a park. Outstanding job to the City of Norfolk!

    Amanda S.

    Town point park is located nicely in between the waterside District and nauticus. I love the events held at this park. It's a rather large area that sits right next to the water. From here you can watch as the spirit of Norfolk takes sail. I find it best to park in one of the garages located across from the park. This is a beautiful area to take a walk around and let the kids get some energy out. I absolutely adore the water fountain area the kids always migrate to. Benches are located all around making it easy to take a break and take in the scenery. When events are held here, you can be sure to see a great variety of food trucks pull up. The wine festival is always a big hit here, and one of my favorite events held at town point park.

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    Hwal L.

    Our first time in Norfolk, and the first impression of this park was mixed. I personally like to see lots of trees in a park, closer to what it must have been like before this park was 'built.' I have a feeling though that the locals might enjoy this park in different ways than me, and I can see how the 'open field' would be a great site for. Festival, market, etc. ++ Benches Well-maintained grass Waterfront, downtown location - - Lack of trees/shade Lack of amenities

    Keiko M.

    I love this park and have so many good memories here! Price: Free. Parking: Not free. Find garage parking lots. Event: Many good ones. Fantasy nights, Ribtober Fest, wine and beer fests, Pirate one, etc...

    Entrance to Town Point Park
    Bruce K.

    More than just a park, this is also a neat bandstand and spot for music and other festivals. Nothing like that going on tonight, so I just took the opportunity to enjoy a lovely walk along the water and the scenery. I strongly encourage you to visit the Armed Forces Memorial at the end of the walk. They have immortalized a number of letters sent home from soldiers. The one from the Civil War back to his wife, where he dies a week after writing it really broke my heart.

    Good food good fun!! It's a beautiful day!
    Maria C.

    Festivities galore!!! Enjoyment for everyone!! There is something always going on at Town Point Park...especially during the warmer months. Last Saturday I attended the Carib Fest!! Such a grand time. The parade of flags...Carnival!!!! It was awesome!!! The parade started at noon...and I arrived right on time to witness it all. My friend was even apart of the parade. One of the Carnival participants walked up to him...gave him the cow bells...and he began to walk in the parade and shake shake shake!!!! Wuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuwe....this was so awesome to witness!! I understand this type of happening goes on quite often in the Caribbean countries. I love to party and to experience this every weekend...man O man!! I would be a party girl indeed!!! Everyone looked like they had a great time. The parade took place on Waterside Dr. which is adjacent to Town Point Park. After about 90 minutes the parade ended and the party headed over to Town Point Park. Entrance into the Carib Fest was $5 for children (6 and up) and $10 for adults. This event is not sponsored by Festevents. Therefore, money is collected to pay for security and clean up crew I'm sure. Most events here do come with a price tag. But I have never attended an event here and was unhappy at the cost!! Norfolk's Town Point has a lot to offer...check the fest event website or word of mouth ...trust me something is always going on here. Not just on the weekends, but activities for the kiddies are held on Wednesdays. There is also a 'Fresh Catch Friday' that goes down every Friday evening. Good music and big fun if I had to sum up this park. There is an onsite eatery (they sell alcohol beverages as well) as well as a few restaurants (Hooters and Joe's Crabshack) inside of Waterside (right next to the park). Now this park is mainly for entertaining. You will not find a playground, water fountain or kids running wild. Very seldom do people just show up here with no event going on. The park is great for running, walking and/or just relaxing while enjoying the breeze off of the water. So check your calendar and see when you are free to come. Have fun :0)

    Matt G.

    Really cool waterfront park in downtown Norfolk. Large green space, stroll around, check out the boats with corny names - 'Seas the day', 'It's aboat time' and 'Knot for Sail'. You can walk right along the water, but there is no railing. Not good if you had too much to drink? Evening cruises at 7pm. No parking adjacent to the park itself, you have to park closer into the downtown area, probably in one of the garage. Also nowhere to eat by the park, not even snack stands, but you are a quick walk from Granby st for example, where you can find plenty of options. There is an Armed Forces Memorial part by the corner of the park, where letters from soldiers of old wars to those back home have been made immortalized. This park is one of the best features of Norfolk.

    Rose M.

    This park is the best spot to host large events. The water view is a nice change to look at over all the buildings. This was my first visit since the new Waterside area and I would like to take a closer look next time when it's less congested. I visited the Norfolk Harborfest events. I try to go early as its easiest on me with kids in tow. We park in Portsmouth and ride the ferry acrossed! We start our adventure with the 12 parade of sails! Followed by free samples, games and checking out the various boothes. Lastly we finish off with a stop at some food truck of which there's a truck for everyone's palette. Seafood, chicken, smoothies or tacos! The parade is nice to see and usually you can find a hole to see the show for everyone's perspective. You will see ships from near and far. Local ships, battle ships and pirate ships! There are concerts in the evening along with fireworks. Definitely a family friendly event and free admission is a bonus!

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    Jacqui R.

    Town Point Park is just an awesome place that is right in the heart of Downtown Norfolk. It's one of those places that just adds to the special 'local' scene of the area. There are SO many different things that go on here, there are festivals such as Wine Fest, Beer Fest, Bayou Boogaloo, as well as the biggest festival this area has: Harborfest. There is live music that plays here from time to time and the area is always open just for walking around. Town Point Park just went through a huge renovation and it is better than ever. I highly suggest you go check it out as soon as possible, whether there is a specific event going on, or maybe just to stroll around on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

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    Not a traditional park with trails but a great waterside view with sidewalks to sit and watch the sunset.

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    Great space with lots of events in the spring and summer. Just wish they had complimentary parking.

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    Oak Grove Lake Park

    Oak Grove Lake Park

    4.6(93 reviews)
    11.0 km

    Free Parking. Porta Potties available. This park has a cement walk way leading up to the…read moreplayground, porta potty, and a picnic area that would be great for wheelchairs. This park is great for adults, kids and dogs. The views are of a crystal clear lake NO swimming and NO boating. Plenty of trees. Great for bird watching. They have a nice size children's playground. Covered picnic tables throughout the park. a few fitness stations on the 1 1/2 mile hike. VERY easy loop hike. Starts out with a cement trail and turns into fine gravel trail around the lake. Lots of people running, kids playing and dogs walking. My favorite thing I found a bench dedicated to their sweet dog Savanna. And they offer doggy poop bags. Encouraging a nice clean park. Nice easy walk and if you time it right there are a lot of great places in that area to eat and a nice shopping area

    Nice little natural trail around a lake. It is about 1.5 miles for one rotation around the lake…read more There is paved parking lot for the park and there a relative decent sized playground for kids to play at. Only portapotty available for bathroom facilities which I guess is normal for the smaller parks in the area. The path is clean and nice but there are bicycles and other wheeled vehicles sharing the walking path. There were birds using the lake but I didn't see any sign of any fish or life in the lake so I am not sure if there are fish or anything else in the lake. I went to the right to start my walk and I am not sure if that was the wrong way but it seemed everyone was going the other way or it was just that I didn't catch up to anyone ahead of me so it looked like I was the only one walking my way. I took my walk on a supposed warm day but the weather changed and it was a little cold so I had to walk a little quicker than expected. There were people jogging the path, walking their dogs, and just sitting by the lake. There are lots of wooden pierlike structures that get you close to the water but like I said before, no signs of fish as far as I could see.

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    Lakewood Park - The largest oak tree I ever seen in this park!

    Lakewood Park

    4.0(2 reviews)
    5.4 km

    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.

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    Pagoda & Garden Foundation - Lights camera action!

    Pagoda & Garden Foundation

    4.3(32 reviews)
    0.4 km

    I came here after going to a sports card show in Norfolk. It wasn't a planned visit but I was just…read morelooking for something interesting to look at since I had a lot of free time and the weather was nice on Saturday. I thought it would be a lot larger but the spot is quite small but it is very nice to walk around. There are also lots of nice areas adjacent to the garden and terrace as well. I parked in front of the garden went around it and then found the USS Wisconsin and the Naval museum just past the garden. I went around and finished checking out the other side of the garden after. The parking was free for 2 hrs in front of the garden and it seemed like parking in general was plentiful and open this weekend. It looked like college dormitories around the garden and some other residential areas around the middle of downtown Norfolk. There were many nice plants in the garden, the terrace was nice but not open as far as I could tell, and the koi pond was nice if someone would clean out the pond scum from the fish pond. There were small bridges over the water and multiple water fountains in the koi pond. There were a few benches to sit on if you wanted to just relax or meditate in the garden. Overall, it was a nice garden but it is not something to go downtown to see, but it is a nice additional thing to see if you are going to the USS Wisconsin and the Naval museum or if you staying in downtown area. Lots of people were exercising (walking and jogging) so it is a nice scene to pass by if you are doing that.

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    The Plot

    4.2(6 reviews)
    1.3 km

    There is so much potential for this the space that is The Plot and the Neon District. There is buzz…read morearound the plans that the City of Norfolk has to revitalize the area. It's a shame that a lot of established business in the Neon District has either left or have plans to move. The murals, the tables and chairs, and the potted plants that hang on the walls of the painted containers are all very nice to see, but wish that people utilized it more. At the time of my visit, the concrete in the Plot seems to be in pretty rough shape! More shade would be nice so that if people purchase food from surrounding businesses could have a place to eat their food out in the nice outdoors! If you're in the area, you should definitely check out the space and the murals in the area. There is a giant one of fish by a well known muralist in the area known as Onie Tonie. I also liked the one with "LOVE VA" that is one street over from The Plot, right in front of the Sanctuary, a local taco spot. Enjoy, Friends and never stop exploring!

    I have now had well over a dozen visits to The Plot. An idea developed from the folks who own The…read moreParlor restaurant across the street a few years back. The goal to do something with the vacant lot which was an eye sore. So it may not appear to be much and maybe it isn't to many. However, it's the nucleus of the Neon District and that's enough for me to dub it pretty darn special. The location of The Plot is the intersection of Granby and Olney. There is a sign that was once for a car lot I believe. This is not a city owned lot like many believe. The City of Norfolk pays rent to the owner. Parking will be off street. The half block is repurposed land that has a few cargo containers for storage, a stage for performances and some art pieces. There are also plantings. You can find a newspaper mailbox made into a cell phone charging station, who came up with that fantastic idea. There is also station to get air for your bike tires. This more of a meeting type place than a park. There are a few benches. Small events are held here. The largest even for the area will be October 15&16 when the area holds it's first annual Neon Festival. There has been a lot of activity taking place in the 2-3 block area such as wall murals and construction of the new wheel house glass studio. I am excited and hope to attend the event. So what does the future hold for The Plot. For most this will be a shock. The Plot's land is actually for sale, if sold it will be moved one block over into a City of Norfolk lot of around the same square footage. This could always change I suppose, but this is information that I just recently got from a store owner. Come check The Plot you will love it. Walk around and enjoy the shops, restaurants and nearby Chrysler Museum of Art. It goes with out saying enjoy the art...it's every where. I applaud all involved in the Neon District, It is something Norfolk has needed and is beginning to take off.

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    3.6(9 reviews)
    3.2 km

    This lovely well maintained neighborhood park is a year-round blessing for local nature lovers,…read morecyclists, dog walkers, strollers, bird watchers, ecologists, gardeners and trail hikers.

    Jeff Robertson Park (JRP) is a small (10-acres) neighborhood park in Ghent. I work in the area, and…read moreI was looking for a place to walk. I've been to many parks in Hampton Roads, but not in Norfolk (except for Lafayette Park: http://www.yelp.com/biz/lafayette-park-norfolk). Because of that, I might be a bit harsh when it comes to reviewing JRP. * No restrooms except for one port-a-potty * Soccer/football field * A short, paved walking path around the field and through the trees * 3 benches in the front of the park (Hampton Blvd entrance) * Elizabeth River Trail (ERT) runs in the wooded part of the park, but I haven't been on the trail yet. * If you have little ones who loves trains, they will love it here. You can see and hear some trains next door. That is about it. Honestly, when I arrived at the park, I looked around and was like, "Really?" I was expecting so much more with the high marks on Yelp. If it wasn't for ERT, I would give it 2 stars. The paved path through the trees is quite nice and it's a decent place to walk the dogs and stroll the babies. But there is nothing special about JRP. When I first walked in the park, I saw a big sign on the left called Weyanoke Bird and Wildflower Sanctuary (WBWS) (http://www.yelp.com/biz/weyanoke-bird-and-wildflower-sanctuary-norfolk). I couldn't find a business page on Yelp so I set one up. I haven't had a chance to check it out yet but hopefully someday soon. With the lovely space in Ghent along with ERT and WBWS, I give it 3 stars. I wouldn't go out of your way to see JRP, but if you live or work in the area, it's a nice park.

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    Jeff Robertson Park - The park's name is officially Jeff Robertson Park but it's commonly called Blue Bird Park.

    The park's name is officially Jeff Robertson Park but it's commonly called Blue Bird Park.

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