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Waterwalk at Central Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 71 Google reviews · Running trail in Hampton, Virginia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Waterwalk at Central 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 walking trail with a boardwalk and a canoe/kayak launch, plus aircraft and models on display.
What runners say about Waterwalk at Central Park
“The path is very clean & well maintained.”
“Beautiful addition to the area to showcase the beauty and diversity hampton can offer”
“It’s mostly peaceful but you can hear the traffic off Mercury and Lasalle.”
This is a nice park for a 15 - 30-minute walk and to read about the NASA projects and the cooperation of the Army and Airforce and the amazing men and women that made it all possible.
Nice little boardwalk! Good birdwatching and we saw some turtles. Curious to try the kayak/canoe launch behind the Air Power Park. It’s mostly peaceful but you can hear the traffic off Mercury and Lasalle.
2.5 miles per way. You can touch the planes as u walk under it. Also saw ducks and Turtles. It starts at air power park and ends at Rosie's area. Good cardio rush.
Wonderful walking path! Clearly marked, smooth, wide path. 2.25 miles one way. Walking by water and around the Coliseum.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful addition to the area to showcase the beauty and diversity hampton can offer”
“The trail is paved, which works great with strollers, wheelchairs, bikes, and such.”
“The trail is paved, which works great with strollers, wheelchairs, bikes, and such.”
“It’s mostly peaceful but you can hear the traffic off Mercury and Lasalle.”
Plan your run at Waterwalk at Central Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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.
- 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.
- Websitehampton.gov
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
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