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> City of Chesapeake, Virginia > Government > City Agencies, Departments, and Offices > Departments > Parks, Recreation and Tourism > Parks and Facilities > Western Branch Park
Western Branch Park
| Phone: 757-382-6411 | Fax: 757-277-9365 | Email: PRGeneral@cityofchesapeake.net |
| Address: 4437 Portsmouth Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23323 | ||
This 93-acre park, adjacent to Western Branch Community Center, features a variety of multipurpose athletic fields and open spaces. This family-oriented facility is dedicated to fun, sports, recreation and relaxation.
The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset. Fields and facilities with lighting are open until 11 p.m.
Park Amenities:
- Concession Building
- Dog park with water feature
- 5 Multipurpose fields (lighted)
- Half-court basketball courts
- Pickleball courts (lighted)
- 6 Tennis courts (lighted)
- Natural 2-mile walking trail
- Playground area featuring a Max Net Climber
- 2 picnic shelters with grills
- Restroom Building
The Athletic amenities support programmed sports to include softball, soccer and football. Tennis/pickleball and basketball courts are open to the general public on first come basis.
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