Oak Grove Lake Park is a wonderfully landscaped area offering a host of recreational activities. Apart from being a picnic spot, the park also offers a biking trail and running track for fitness lovers.
Located in Downtown Norfolk, on the waterfront, Town Point Park host scores of events throughout the year. Events include the Friday-after-work concert series, Harborfest, Town Point Jazz and Blues Festival, and the ever popular Bayou Boogaloo & Cajun Food Festival. The park is situated adjacent to the Waterside Festival Marketplace.
Created in 1974 by compressing layers and layers of solid waste, Mount Trashmore is an exemplary park. Spread over 165 acres (66.77 hectares), the park was initially an abandoned landfill but now comprises of basketball and volleyball courts, playgrounds, picnic areas and paths in addition to lakes and two man made mountains. Visitors also have access to a skate park, vending machines and outdoor fitness stations. They can also rent wheelchairs, footballs, frisbees and various other items for free from the park authorities. Open daily, you know where to go if you are looking for a fun day out.
Bennett's Creek Park covers an area of 57 acres (23.06 hectares) and remains a picturesque recreational area. Large pavilions, tennis courts and a scenic nature trail are some of its major attractions. A pier inside the park offering excellent fishing opportunities. So whether you want to enjoy a nice picnic by the creek or get sweating by playing some sport, the park is always there to welcome you with open arms.
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The densely green triangular spot of more than 75 acres at the heart of the town, Chesapeake is comprised of in the Chesapeake City Park. Neatly lined with stretch of pine trees on more than 30 acres of land, the remaining open space is used as a venue for various cultural and family events of any size. Besides this, the park also includes a playground for children called the Fun Forest which comprises of various equipments for their recreational activities. A perfect place for leisure and recreational activities for your entire family, visit their website for more information.
Great Bridge Lock Park is an extensive park surrounded by a river and a canal, and few boat ramps. The park facilitates the visitors with picnic shelters, playground, waking trail, fishing and crabbing areas, and restrooms.
