The 1,422-acre property known as Stumpy Lake, located along the south central City boundary with Chesapeake was acquired in 2001 from the City of Norfolk. Stumpy Lake currently consists of a 278-acre lake with a raised ADA compliant overlook, 174-acre golf course, with approximately 970+ acres of undeveloped, forested land surrounding the lake and 1.65 miles of soft shared use trails. As a valuable aesthetic resource, the Stumpy Lake Natural Area offers opportunity for passive recreational uses, such as hiking, fishing, birdwatching, nature observation and photography.
A canoe/kayak launch is located just after the causeway from Indian River Road near the entrance to the Stumpy Lake Golf Course. The launch opened in November 2011 and provides first time-ever water access to Stumpy Lake. Designed for non-motorized vessels, the launch is also fully ADA compliant. Parking spaces are available for 12 cars and two trailers.
Learn more about the
Master Plan for Stumpy Lake Natural Area.
Summer Kayak Rentals
Bring your friends or family out and rent one of our kayaks (tandem & singles available) to paddle this beautiful area. Life jackets and paddles included. Children age 3 must be at least 25 lbs and those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Available on the following Saturdays:
June 23, July 14, August 11 and September 8 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
$10/hr per boat | Pay on site; cash only