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Chesapeake City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,376 Google reviews · Running trail in Chesapeake, Virginia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
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Confirmed from Chesapeake City 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.
Pine forest featuring open space for dog & skate parks plus an expansive playground & horseshoes.
What runners say about Chesapeake City Park
“Just go with some equipment like leave blower to clean up the floor in the sheds, a grill, music, and as many things that will make you have a wonderful time.”
“Beautiful play grounds , park for children, dog park,skating , farmers market to buy fresh vegetables and fruit grown by our local farmers and much more.”
“Three different playgrounds, a big open sandbox area with toys, clean bathrooms, shaded, lots of swings and free!”
“It has different areas for people of all ages, including playgrounds, walking paths, and places to relax.”
One of the best park in the middle of chesapeake city on greenbrier parkway Originally this park came into existence with the help of 1800 volunteers in 1995.This park is in 90 acres, 60 acre open space rest forest.
Such a fun and different playground for kids! We brought our 2 year old and he had a blast running around the multiple different wooden playgrounds, sandbox, animal statues… It was great that the whole area was gated in and had clean restrooms!
This is a great city park to get out and do activities. I didn't walk/drive the entire park. As I entered, I went to the right of the park, so that is what my review is based on Dog Park - one smaller fenced in area and a separate larger ones to really let dogs run.
This is a big park with nice facilities in it. We went to a car show and enjoyed the space. There are picnic areas, a skateboard area and nice restroom with running water. The children's play are is very well kept. There is a huge American flag that we loved watching too.!!!
Trail conditions & character
“As I entered, I went to the right of the park, so that is what my review is based on Dog Park - one smaller fenced in area and a separate larger ones to really let dogs run.”
“I didn't walk the entire thing but noticed the stickers along the way Bathrooms - the bathrooms are NOT porta-potties so that is a bonus.”
“Beautiful play grounds , park for children, dog park,skating , farmers market to buy fresh vegetables and fruit grown by our local farmers and much more.”
“Three different playgrounds, a big open sandbox area with toys, clean bathrooms, shaded, lots of swings and free!”
“There are water fountains but not any structures for dogs to play/run on so I would suggest bringing a ball or toys to play with.”
Plan your run at Chesapeake City 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.
- Websitecityofchesapeake.net
- Phone(757) 382-6411
- Social Instagram · 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–11 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8 PM |
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