The best parks & outdoor spots in Virginia Beach

5 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Virginia Beach Oceanfront Boardwalk

Parks & Outdoors

Three miles of oceanfront therapy await on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront Boardwalk, a concrete path threading 59 blocks of popular statues,…

Virginia Beach Boardwalk

“Three miles of oceanfront therapy await on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront Boardwalk, a concrete path threading 59 blocks of popular statues, live music stages, shops, and restaurants with Atlantic views. Stroll, bike, or rollerblade the parallel path, then let the pop-up art shows and summer performances find you.”

From the Virginia Beach newsletter, September 4, 2026

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KCI Temporary Kitchens LLC - Kitchen Corps

Parks & Outdoors

If your cafeteria, hospital, or campus kitchen is going offline, KCI Temporary Kitchens LLC - Kitchen Corps builds and installs…

3724 Cook Blvd (Chesapeake)

“If your cafeteria, hospital, or campus kitchen is going offline, KCI Temporary Kitchens LLC - Kitchen Corps builds and installs code-compliant, on-site commercial kitchens fast, with full setup and support... even rapid-response units ready in about 48 hours. Built in Chesapeake, deployed across North America.”

From the Chesapeake newsletter, September 20, 2026

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Great Bridge Lock Park

Parks & Outdoors

Great Bridge Lock Park sits where the canal meets the Elizabeth River, so you can watch yachts slide through the lock, take a mellow stroll…

100 Locks Rd (Chesapeake)

“Great Bridge Lock Park sits where the canal meets the Elizabeth River, so you can watch yachts slide through the lock, take a mellow stroll by the water, drop a line, then claim a shady spot for lunch. Low-key Chesapeake reset, perfect for a midweek breather.”

From the Chesapeake newsletter, August 22, 2026

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Chesapeake City Park

Parks & Outdoors

Piney shade, open fields, and room for skaters, pups, and kids to burn off energy... Hit Chesapeake City Park this week for an expansive…

900 City Park Dr (Chesapeake)

“Piney shade, open fields, and room for skaters, pups, and kids to burn off energy... Hit Chesapeake City Park this week for an expansive playground and relaxed hangout vibes that make after-work evenings and lazy Sunday meetups feel like low-effort wins.”

From the Chesapeake newsletter, September 10, 2026

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Chesapeake Arboretum

Parks & Outdoors

Chesapeake Arboretum is a 51-acre “Nature’s Classroom” with one of Virginia’s finest trail systems through mature hardwoods, tree ID tags,…

624 Oak Grove Rd (Chesapeake)

“Chesapeake Arboretum is a 51-acre “Nature’s Classroom” with one of Virginia’s finest trail systems through mature hardwoods, tree ID tags, and seasonal showstoppers like pawpaw fruit, Stewartia blooms, and a Camellia Cove on the American Camellia Trail.”

From the Chesapeake newsletter, September 16, 2026

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