My kids love the idea of going on a picnic, so we pack up what seems like half of our refrigerator a few times a year and head out to one of our favorite Chesapeake picnic spots.
We’re lucky because in Chesapeake, to have so many great picnic spots to choose from! Here’s my family’s list of top three picnic spots in Chesapeake:
Elizabeth River Park
Location: 1400 Elizabeth River Way, Chesapeake, VA 23324
https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/485/Elizabeth-River-Park
Features: Snack Shack
Restrooms
Parking Lots
Playground
Dog Park
Picnic areas
Fishing
Enjoy a picnic while watching your kids play on the playground or fish on the pier. You can also bring your fur baby as there is a dog park. Didn't bring enough snacks? That's okay!! They have a snack shack.
Northwest River Park
Location: 1733 Indian Creek Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322
https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/499/Northwest-River-Park-Campground
Features:
763 acre park
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
18-hole disc golf course
Activities including mini gold, horseshoes, volleyball
Camping
This park has it all! Your picnic may just turn into a camping trip!
Chesapeake Arboretum
Location:
624 Oak Grove Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23320
https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/459/Chesapeake-Arboretum
Features: Walking/Hiking trails
Parking lot
Covered picnic areas
Green house/gardens
Enjoy your next picnic surrounded by a beautiful garden! Not only will you enjoy seeing all the different plants, you can learn all about them too. Or you can take a self guided tree walk to learn about the different species of tress and plants.
That’s my family’s list, but I bet your family has their own favorite Chesapeake picnic spots! I’d love to know where they are. Email me at dianad@macaronikid.com
Have a great time on your picnic adventure, and remember...don’t forget the napkins!
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