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Bay Oaks Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 381 Google reviews · Running trail in Norfolk, Virginia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bay Oaks Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
New, clean park featuring 2 playgrounds and an exercise area, as well as benches.
What runners say about Bay Oaks Park
“I always see coffee and food trucks corraled on Saturday mornings the trails, bathrooms, and play areas are well maintained.”
“Update: Soon to open is a beautiful new restroom space that is right next to the playground and has a beautiful hand made sculpture in front.”
“No reservation just come out and grab a canopy.”
“We visited here to walk our dogs, the park is pretty big and has a lot of paths for walking.”
Great little park, I found geocaching. I loved all the trails, and thoroughly enjoyed these amazing trees. I was trying to beat the rain, so I only had about half an hour. Worth more than that. Would be nice though if people around here would pick up after their dogs.
Great place to go for a walk or enjoy the playground with kids! Update: Soon to open is a beautiful new restroom space that is right next to the playground and has a beautiful hand made sculpture in front.
Had a birthday party last year. Turn out great. No reservation just come out and grab a canopy. There plenty of canopy 6 in total. Always clean and a toddler area as well. Has a nice walking path.
I love this park. I take my 3 yr old granddaughter as often as I can. We always meet friendly people. My granddaughter usually has a new friend by the time we leave. The parents watch and interact with their children versus some parks where the kids are running wild, screaming & pushing.
Trail conditions & character
“They had different vendors out there and the police provided hot dogs hamburgers drinks and pastries.”
“Update: Soon to open is a beautiful new restroom space that is right next to the playground and has a beautiful hand made sculpture in front.”
“No reservation just come out and grab a canopy.”
“There is a restroom available but we could not find a water fountain.”
Plan your run at Bay Oaks Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitenorfolk.gov
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8 pm |
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