Parks and Facilities

Chesapeake has more than 70 public parks spread throughout the city that are available for most everything from a leisurely walk in secluded nature to large scale special events. Ranging in size from neighborhood parks to district parks, park amenities include open play areas, age specific playground equipment, sports courts, picnic shelters and tables, dog parks, horseshoe pits, ball fields, and trails. Throughout the park system there are over 26 miles of multi-use trails for walking, jogging, cycling or just to relax and enjoy nature. There are also a number of leisurely water activities available including fishing and crabbing, boat ramps and piers, as well as unique opportunities with canoes, paddle boats, and kayaks. Chesapeake City Park is home to the award winning Fun Forest playground, a farmer’s market, and a newly renovated outdoor concert venue. The City’s largest park, Northwest River Park, offers a 66 site campground, miniature golf course, and an equestrian area, including eight miles of natural horse trails and a horse ring.

City Park	Deep Creek Park	Dismal Swamp Canal Trail
Northwest River Park	Oak Grove Lake Park	Western Branch Park

Major Parks	More Information on Parks
Bells Mill Park	Dog Parks
Centerville Park	Fun Forest
Chesapeake City Park	Skate Park
Deep Creek Lock Park	Trails
Deep Creek Park	Camping Areas in Chesapeake
Dismal Swamp Canal Trail	Major Parks Information
Dog Parks	Listing of all parks and play areas
Elizabeth River Boat Landing and Park	Major Parks Amenities/Grid
Great Bridge Lock Park	Map of local parks
Indian River Park	Park Shelter Rentals /Park Use Application
Lakeside Park	Picnic Areas in Chesapeake
Northwest River Park	Play Areas in Chesapeake
Oak Grove Lake Park	Chesapeake’s Waterways Guide
Western Branch Park
OTHER parks in Chesapeake