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Paradise Creek
4.5 ★★★★★ 341 Google reviews · Running trail in Portsmouth, Virginia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Paradise Creek'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.
Marsh, wooded park featuring walking paths, a kayak launch, a playground and picnic benches.
What runners say about Paradise Creek
“Well maintained Nature trails, with mostly native plants.”
“A great place to learn about conservation/ restoration, and a great place for a relaxing walk in a beautiful natural space.”
The splendor of this park is overwhelming! Truly breathtaking. Such diversity in flora and fauna, pollinators and bugs! The sounds of the varied species of birds singing was soul soothing. So much hard work has gone into creating this oasis.
Been taking my pup here since we got her, she loves it ❤️. Seems like a lot of work and care goes into this park and their gardens. Short trails but good loop to do multiple times. Good place forbidding and interactive and educational for kids. Also, has a playground!
Very nice!!!...another great walking trail to explore...great vistas...super cool for the kiddies and doggies...lol
A great place to learn about conservation/ restoration, and a great place for a relaxing walk in a beautiful natural space. Loads of mulberry, raspberry, beautiful flowers, butterflies, dragonflies. I learn something new each time I visit!
Trail conditions & character
“A great place to learn about conservation/ restoration, and a great place for a relaxing walk in a beautiful natural space.”
“An easily accessible kayak launch, children's park, marked paths to meander, educational/informational signage & posts and a covered picnic area!”
Plan your run at Paradise Creek
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
- Distance2 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteparadisecreek.elizabethriver.org
- Phone(757) 399-7487
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–7 PM |
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