Chesapeake is lucky to have so many great parks and playgrounds for kids. My kids have swung, spun, and raced through many of them ... and definitely have their favorites!
Here’s a list of our family’s top five favorite parks and playgrounds in Chesapeake and the reasons we love them:
Park name: Fun Forest
Location: Chesapeake City Park
900 City Park Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23320
https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/government/City-Departments/Departments/parks-recreation-tourism/parks/citypark/fun-forest-photos.htm
Features: 3 acres of land to run and explore.
Handicap accessible with paved paths.
Playground equipment.
Picnic tables and benches.
Bathrooms available
What we love:We love that there is plenty of shade if it's to hot out. We love that we can pack a picnic and easily enjoy an afternoon at this park. There is plenty of things to explore as we find new discoveries every visit!
Park name: Deep Creek Park
Location:437 George Washington Hwy South, Chesapeake, VA 23323
https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/government/City-Departments/Departments/parks-recreation-tourism/parks/deep-creek-park.htm
Features:Ball Fields
Playground equipment
Handicap accessible
Picnic areas with grills
Bathrooms available
1 mile walking/hiking trail
What we love:This is another great park that you can plan a morning or afternoon adventure. Not only can you play on the playground there is an awesome walking/hiking trail that is about a mile long. This is a perfect place to plan events here as well as there are covered picnic areas with grills! Please see their website for more information on how to reserve the picnic spots.
Park name: Oak Grove Lake Park
Location:409 Byron St, Chesapeake, VA 23320
https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/government/City-Departments/Departments/parks-recreation-tourism/parks/oakgrovepark.htm
Features: Playground equipment
Platforms for fishing (VA fishing license required)
Picnic areas with grills
1.5 mile walking/running/biking path
fitness stations around the perimeter of the trail
What we love: This park provides activities for ALL ages whether it's playing on the playground, getting some exercise in or simply just to watch the wild life. This park has it all! Please see their website for information on reserving the picnic areas.
Park name:Great Bridge Lock Park
Location:100 Locks Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23320
https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/government/City-Departments/Departments/parks-recreation-tourism/parks/greatbridgelockpark.htm
Features:Playground equipment
Canoe/kayak/boat launch
Picnic areas with grills
Large parking lot
Fishing areas (VA fishing license required)
Bathrooms available
Walking Path
What we love: Great Bridge Lock Park is perfect for a canoe ride in the morning with a picnic and playground play in the afternoon! You can easily plan a full days worth at this park. Please see their website for information on reserving the picnic areas.
Park name:Lakeside Park
Location: 1441 Bainbridge Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23324
https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/government/city-departments/departments/parks-recreation-tourism/parks/lakesidepark.htm
Features:Fishing pier (VA fishing license required)
Foot bridge over the lake
Picnic areas with grills
Playground equipment
Handicap accessible
Parking
Veteran's Memorial
What we love:This park is a beautiful park. Perfect for walking or meeting up for a play date with friends. You could also turn your visit in to a great History lesson on our Military who gave their lives between WWII and the Gulf War.
That’s our family’s top 5 list for favorite parks and playgrounds in Chesapeake, but I bet your kids have their own favorites! Let me know what’s on your family’s list for Chesapeake’s best parks and playgrounds by emailing me at mackidchesapeake@macaronikid.com. I’ll be doing more Chesapeake playground and park reviews in the future, so I would love to have your input!
