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Parks & Trails

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Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation has an abundance of parks and trails that allow for a variety of activities. If you want to have a nice, relaxing day at the park, whether it is to fish, to play sports, or have a barbeque, we have 265 parks to choose from, totaling over 4,000 acres of land!

Youth kayakingVirginia Beach consistently ranks among the most “physically fit” cities in the nation within various publications. Much of this has to do with our devotion to providing as many fitness opportunities as possible. We have over 100 miles of city bikeways and trails, each trail different from the next.

Our city’s unique landscape allows for a variety of natural areas for you to fish, hike, boat and enjoy nature.

For all of the dog lovers out there, we operate two dog parks, with plenty of open space, and comfortable amenities for dog and human alike!

Virginia Beach is home to plenty of skaters, and we have three exceptional skate parks for skateboarding, BMX, and inline skating.

Need a location to hold a special event such as a family reunion, birthday party or wedding? Let us know! We offer a variety of rental opportunities within our parks to make your day as special as possible.

We take special pride in our beautiful parks and facilities that provide enjoyment for residents and visitors alike. They are something we all come together to share, so we respectfully ask that you take as much pride in these parks as we do! Learn more about caring for our parks.


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Parks & Natural Areas

Direct: (757) 385-0400 | Email: fun@VBgov.com

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