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Chatham Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 114 Google reviews · Running trail in Newport News, Virginia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Chatham 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.
Peaceful park featuring a walking trail that circles a pond and lake.
What runners say about Chatham Park
“Beautiful little circle with a fountain to walk, dog friendly, feels safe and comfortable.”
“Half the trail is shaded while the other half allows you to get some much needed sunlight!”
“Decent, simple park located adjacent to two busy streets but aside from the noise it’s peaceful, calming and great for a calm walk in the evening.”
Been coming here recently to walk and get my exercise. Been here in Newport News since 1974 but coming here to the trail has been quite and peaceful and I love getting my much needed steps in 🙂
Every city needs to more of this. Make more green spaces. This is cute trail around the pond with fountain & sculture~ Lots of trees, river birches, evergreen bushes & trees. Part shade, part sun. Saw a groundhog scurry from the top of the hill.
Great park not too crowded or noisy not a lot of shade at all But quiet and small.
Quiet space in the middle of the of the busy comute on Bland Blvd. Just about a mile around a man made lake and in the summer time fountain. Parking isn't noticeable business close by called Stone Quarry you can park in the lot and walk to the park. Great place to walk my 2 little dogs and for them it's rewarding.
Trail conditions & character
“Decent, simple park located adjacent to two busy streets but aside from the noise it’s peaceful, calming and great for a calm walk in the evening.”
“yet the water feature and trees and the view of the sun setting could easily block the noise out if one would emerse in the beauty of this place.”
“Beautiful little circle with a fountain to walk, dog friendly, feels safe and comfortable.”
“They recently (Aug 2019) put in a new restroom next to the playground near the "Old Stable Road.”
“Half the trail is shaded while the other half allows you to get some much needed sunlight!”
Plan your run at Chatham 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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitenngreen.com
- Phone+1 757-597-2842
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–6 pm |
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