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Hopewell City Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 401 Google reviews · Running trail in Hopewell, Virginia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hopewell 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.
Seaside park featuring a playground, a beachy area and a fishing pier for anglers.
What runners say about Hopewell City Park
“So if you are particular about your car being clean, or if its a sports car, or if its low to the ground, it may not be a good idea.”
“The $25 kayak rentals for 2 hours are a great way to enjoy the water, and the native plant habitat is a beautiful touch.”
This is always a good place to go to clear your head, just to walk or to just be with family and friends. Always has a nice view, which is amazing . Fun place to go by yourself or if you have kids.
Great place for young kids. Small playground but lots of natural area to explore. Lots of glass on the beach so be sure to wear shoes. The boardwalk is long and has no outlets so a great place to wear out little feet. Note that the park seems to be 420 friendly in case that is either a pro or a con for you!
Still pretty new, fresh, and for the most part clean. It's not immaculately clean but that's really hard to do for a park with a 2 tier play area and solid river walk. We got to see the helicopter land and some nature that was thriving! Well done in general.
Gorgeous! I was visiting nearby and came down to enjoy some nature. Small playground for the kids, you can swim (at your own risk) and the river walk is is just gorgeous. A crane flew so close it almost touched my head. Saw a few turtles and fish. The perfect place for a stroll at sunset.
Trail conditions & character
“The $25 kayak rentals for 2 hours are a great way to enjoy the water, and the native plant habitat is a beautiful touch.”
“The half-mile boardwalk is perfect for dog walks or family strolls, with plenty of turtles and wildlife to spot along the river.”
Plan your run at Hopewell City Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitehopewellrecandparks.com
- Phone+1 804-541-2353
- 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–8 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8 pm |
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