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Lakeview Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 368 Google reviews · Running trail in Colonial Heights, Virginia · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Lakeview 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.

ScenicRestrooms

Kid-friendly park for activities like fishing and kayaking plus a playground and picnic tables.

What runners say about Lakeview Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (368 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Needs some maintenance but the lake view is always beautiful no matter what season it is.”

One of my favorite parks to come to! Needs some maintenance but the lake view is always beautiful no matter what season it is. It's also fun to watch some of the geese chase each other around haha. Definitely recommend coming if you enjoy some scenic views💓

★★★★★ — Amber , Apr 2023

Nice place to fish.There isn’t to many trails because of the water, and it is very deep.Please be careful. If you got a animal put a leash on it, to much water for a pet to be near unless it has a leash.The bathroom is the little brick building.

★★★★★ — Salome , Aug 2025

Quiet and was just what I needed to get some peace and gather my thoughts. The trails are a nice find too. I continuously spend my afternoons here; it gives me peace after a long workday.

★★★★★ — Sabrina , Mar 2026

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 11 mentions

“Needs some maintenance but the lake view is always beautiful no matter what season it is.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“Nice picnic pavilion and small playground for smaller children with restrooms available.”

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Plan your run at Lakeview 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitecolonialheightsva.gov
  • Phone(804) 520-9392
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–9 PM
Thursday 7 AM–9 PM
Friday 7 AM–9 PM
Saturday 7 AM–9 PM
Sunday 7 AM–9 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Lakeview Park

503 Lake Ave, Colonial Heights, VA 23834

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.