Virginia Beach–Norfolk Parks and Playgrounds

Use this guide to find parks and playgrounds in Virginia Beach–Norfolk where parents and kids can play and spend time outside together. Browse practical details to help you choose a place for your next outing.

Parks and playgrounds

  1. Play + skate + hill pathsMount Trashmore ParkCentral Virginia Beach · Former-landfill hills with two playgrounds, skate park, multi-use paths, and fitness
  2. Play + gardens + courtsRed Wing ParkRed Wing · Two playgrounds with therapeutic swings beside Japanese and pollinator gardens
  3. Tidal trails + paddling + wildlifePleasure House Point Natural AreaShore Drive · Sensitive Lynnhaven River marsh with designated trails and nonmotorized water access
  4. Accessible beach playGrommet Island ParkOceanfront · Fully accessible oceanfront playground with raised sand play, sensory board, and beach wheelchairs
  5. Spray + play + dog parksLevel Green ParkLevel Green · Virginia Beach's first public sprayground with updated playground and two fenced dog parks
  6. Two play areas + paths + sportsCity View ParkKempsville · Two playgrounds and therapeutic swings with paved and wooded paths and broad sports
  7. Wetland path + play + picnicBeach Garden ParkOceanfront · Half-mile paved loop and wetland boardwalk with playground and three covered picnic areas
  8. Kayak + disc golf + playLafayette ParkLafayette · Kayak launch and nine-hole disc golf with playground, fields, and courts
  9. Play + shelters + broad sportsLakewood ParkLakewood · Playground beside three large shelters, lighted fields, courts, and arts programs
  10. Play + skate + indoor poolNorthside ParkWards Corner · Playground and skate park with indoor pool, fields, basketball, and five shelters
  11. Disc golf + play + walkingPoplar Hall ParkPoplar Hall · Nine-hole disc golf with playground, walking path, basketball, and softball
  12. Chesapeake beach + access pathsOcean View Beach ParkOcean View · Chesapeake Bay beach with access ramps, walkways, parking, and public restrooms
  13. Fossil beach + estuary exploringYork River State ParkWilliamsburg · about a one-hour drive from Norfolk and Virginia Beach · Estuary reserve with fossil beach, visitor displays, playgrounds, and more than 40 trail miles

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