Great parking. This park has a really nice baseball area. I see baseball and sometimes kickball…read moregames being played at this park. The basketball court is popular. There is also a nice little area of trees for dogs to sniff around in . This is a unique park in that all it has is baseball and basketball. No bathrooms but good parking

This is a city park that's a very long overdue yelp. The reason, I had no idea what the name was…read more Late this Summer they finally installed the sign by the road. Mind you it's not a new park. Unusual for VB Parks Department to not be on top of. The location has high visibility off Great Neck Rd. It's North of Virginia Beach Blvd. parking is by a small gravel lot. Overflow nearby business across the street on off hours I suspect. The landscape is non existent, but not needed. The grass was freshly mowed and tall pines add shade and beauty. Unfortunately there was a lot of debris around the basketball court. I would consider the area to be safe. London Bridge Park is straight forward. It has a ball field and full court basketball court that's it No shelter, no restrooms and no playground. I saw at least one trash can at the entrance and it was within it boundaries. I have never witnessed a baseball game in progress when passing by. It has a great infield and fenced in back stop. The outfield is level and not fenced in. There are no lights for night play. It is open to the public and assume there is a schedule of games during the season. The full court basketball is not regulation length. It has a concrete floor that looks newer. The hoops and nets in great shape. No lights for after dark play. It appears the debris was recent, like probably last night with it being Friday. All of the trash was located within 25 feet of a can. Since I had the time I picked it all up. If your interested in baseball or basketball before sunset this is your place. 3.5 rounding down with no amenities and debris.

This is such a great neighborhood park. It has 3 picnic areas with grills and they are all covered…read more They have such a nice basketball court and a really big field for lots of activities. The playground area is wonderful. I love the tire swing. They have regular swings too. This is the largest park in this subdivision. We like to walk to this one and take the kids.

Where else in Virginia Beach can you play basketball and swim at the same time?!? Nowhere, that's…read morewhere! I come here every couple of days to swing - because swinging is manly, trust me! And no, I'm not referring to sketchy taboo adult activities - because this is a family park! Like basketball? You can totally play here... when the court isn't flooded... so maybe once a week if you're lucky! There's also a killer juvenile obstacle course for all the junior operators in your family unit - and a legit tire swing with a 100% artificial, non-organic tire to lose your lunch on whilst spinning like a nut-job! Think that's all? No way man! There's grass, lots and lots of grass for your dog to sniff and relieve itself on... just be sure to pack everything out in an air-tight container (cause it's the law)! "Yo, is that a Blackhawk hovering over my head?" You might ask yourself that at least once during your visit here - the answer is yes, but shhhhhhh... OPSEC. Come play kids! PS, only 4 stars for the constant flooding and low level of city maintenance. But it's the safest park in the city!

Plaza Northgate Park is a small, quiet neighborhood park. It has established trees and a creek…read morerunning along some of the borders. The park is very clean overall. -- The Playground -- The playground area with wood chip mulch is best for elementary school aged children. The equipment is in good condition and is labeled as for ages 2-12; with close supervision it's good for younger children, and those on the higher range might enjoy the variety of climbing equipment. There are baby swings, one intermediate swing, and regular swings. There's also a teeter-totter. The playground is in partial to full shade depending on the time of day. -- Benches & Pavilions -- There is one pavilion with one picnic table beneath it. There is one trash can not far from it. There are several benches along the perimeter of the playground. -- Walking & Wooded Areas -- It has one paved path going from one side of the playground to a bridge that crosses the creek and connects to the adjoining neighborhood. There is also a wooded area you could walk through to get a moderate walk in. -- Sporting Equipment -- There are no other equipment options other than the playground. -- Amenities -- There does not seem to be any toilet amenities, so not ideal for a long visit. -- Parking -- Street parking only. Parking is prohibited directly in front of the park. -- Things to Note -- Mosquitoes!! We wore bug spray to the park but had to leave, get more, and apply it heavily in order to return. The park has lights at night. -- Takeaway -- This is a nice, quiet neighborhood park. The main attraction is its playground. If you're in the area and armed with bug spray, it's worth a visit for children. I wouldn't suggest traveling out of your way for it though as there are lots of other parks in VB to enjoy, many with more offerings.

Nice and clean quiet playground near the disc golf field. Equipment seems fairly new. Street…read moreparking.

The new renovations are awesome!! Fun for all ages! They…read morealso have a Flick N Float in July!

**There are four regional parks in Suffolk: Bennett's Creek, Lake Meade, Lone Star Lake and Sleepy…read moreHole. But, there are also 14 neighborhood parks as well. I am going to visit as many as I can before I move next month. That is my last parting gift to Suffolk.** Neighborhood Park #2 out of 14 I had no idea that Cypress Park and Pool (CPP) even existed. CPP is located close to John F. Kennedy Middle School but tucked away off Hollywood Avenue. The only public pool in Suffolk was opened in 2011 by Parks and Recreation. According to the city's website, CPP has 30.6-acres, which is quite large for a neighborhood park. I'm thinking part of it must be included in the walking trail that goes into the woods. *Basketball court *Horseshoe pits *2 Picnic Shelters *Grills *Walking Trail *Playground *Lots of open, grassy fields *Restrooms *Outdoor Swimming Pool *Swim lessons *Party rentals (call for more info: 514-7250) When I arrived at CPP around 10 a.m. on a weekday, there was not one person there. Because it was empty and the trail looked hidden, I did not check out it by myself.

Lake Placid Park is located at the entrance area to the Lake Placid neighborhood in Virginia Beach…read more Across the road from the park, you will see the back of the Miller Mart convenience store. There is some limited parking available here. All city parks, including this one, are open from dawn until dusk daily. My most recent visit here was on August 23, 2023. I pass by this park each day when entering or leaving the neighborhood. I also visit this park regularly as well, even if it's just for a short amount of time. The park may be small, but it does have much to offer. There is plenty of open space here. You will also find some pickleball courts (it's in the area where there were tennis courts prior to the pandemic), which tend to be busy most of the time. The park also has a basketball court. Like most parks, there is a playground, which was fully replaced in June 2023. There is a lake here as well that you can get close to, but you will likely need to see through some trees to do so in some spots. If you happen to play Pokémon GO, there is a Pokéstop at the playground and there is a gym for it where the park sign is located. There is some seating available, and one of those areas is covered. However, there isn't much in the way of shade spots at the park. Since I like to keep my activity up, I didn't really stay in one spot anyways. There are some trash cans available. If you are looking for a restroom here, you won't find one available since the park is pretty small. You would likely need to go to the Miller Mart to use the restroom, if needed. Overall, this is a very nice park. It may be small when compared to some other parks in the city, but it still has much to offer in its beauty and amenities. If you happen in the area and just want to take a quick break to take in the scenes and unwind, this is a good place to come.

This review is just for their pickleball courts…read more I came here recently to play pickleball. They have 4 outdoor courts. Court surfaces are adequate. Some surfaces have minor cracks on it. The courts are fenced in, but doesn't provide any wind protection during windy days. For example, at Pickleball VB, their main courts have a tarp surrounding the outside of the fence, and helps with control windy conditions. Overall, not a bad alternative in the area, when there's a tournament being held at Pickleball VB.

A very nice relaxing park with amenities to boot. Spent all day outside cooking out and relaxing…read moreunder huge oaks and pine trees! Lots of room for activities and games. The perfect gathering spot for large families!

Lakewood Park offers much more than meets the eye. It may not be the most scenic, but I bet it's…read morethe most functional. This is one park if unfamiliar you should know more about. More over if you reside in Norfolk this should be a recreation area that you frequent. The park is in one word expansive and stretches wide and long. I think you will love hearing more about this Norfolk gem. Although not a new park by any stretch, as a matter of fact it's a petty old park. Located off of Tidewater Dr. a quarter of a mile in a residential area. However, it is well maintained with newer equipment and some extras in the rear that I will elaborate on. I will work myself from front to back of property for this review. Parking is huge! I have never seen it even a quarter full even with events. It is well maintained, but usually has some amount of debris around. The park office is also located up front too. You will find older clean restrooms that are used by not only park goers, but during the week it acts like a rest stop. There are two ball fields to the right. Two all purpose fields to the left used for football and soccer. Both are used for Norfolk Recreation League. Since I am not a resident of Norfolk I am unsure how the sign up process works, however there is info at the park office. All the way to the left is a full court basketball court, however the surface is in horrid condition.. Directly to the rear is the huge tennis center with nine courts, you read correctly NINE and it's lit. There is also league play for adults. The court is kept in great condition. In the center are the playgrounds which have anything but regular equipment. Slides, swings and unique items you will NOT find in any other park. One of my daughters favorite is one that you get on and slide back and forth. Another one twirls you around, so hold on tight. There are also three nice shelters with bbq grills. All of this is in close proximity of each other. Now let's move to the rear of the property close to the water. The Lakewood Dance and Music Studio offers classes, clinics etc. through the Norfolk Parks and Recreation system. If you are not a Norfolk resident there is an up charge. My daughter who is a dancer at a VB studio attends clinics. The Tidewater Rowing Center is at the very rear of the grounds. It's main build is very large and two stories. This is also home to ODU Rowing. Two good size out buildings house rigging and row equipment for the club and ODU. Two drawbacks to this park are debris, it seems like no matter how hard the staff clean up its around. On a visit tonight someone had pushed over a can apparently on purpose. Another issue is an element of homeless/transients. They have never bothered me, but I don't like it. Lakewood has a lot to offer and is a terrific facility in the Norfolk park system. Come see for yourself.

This park is so much fun! I grew up in this area and this was my first time ever coming. It's full…read moreof things to do including story time boards around the sidewalk! It's very safe and fenced in all the way around. There is a dog park also directly next to it with its own fenced area to keep the kids and pets separate. Definitely a must do on a nice sunny day! Oh, they also have pavilions to have a party with a grill for each one.

Love that it's accessible and baby friendly for the most part. I would love to see more new walker…read moreactivities and small baby/toddler things but overall great experience.

We had stopped at Glory's Bakery for lunch but when we arrived, we discovered that their dining…read morearea was closed, so we pivoted and decided to take our food to a nearby park and that ended up being Brigadoon Pines Park that was nearby. It was so nice to go down memory lane and bring my kids back to their first park ever, from the time they were born to when we left! They don't remember it of course, but I do! When we were stationed here the first time around, we lived in Brigadoon and this was our go-to park. I remember pushing them on the baby swings, hearing them giggle as they went down the slides and also being absolutely terrified as a first time mom that they would fall off one of the open ledges with their wobbly little legs. The park has been well maintained 6 years later and they've made an addition, a skate boarding ramp. The park also features a playground structure with ramp, baby swings, regular swings, a basketball court, a grassy field, benches facing every play area and a picnic table with a shelter equipped with a trash can. This is where our little group enjoyed our delicious lunch from Glory's. The kids had a great time playing before and after our meal. There's also ample parking. This park will always have a special place in my heart! Stay safe, Friends!

I've passed this park a few times driving on Lynnhaven and finally decided to take the little one…read more This park has a bit of everything and I heard from another parent was recently updated. There is a swing set for infants and another for bigger kids. There are several climbing sets as well as a great climbing rope/tarp unit that has a rather large slide at the top. So great for the toddler/bigger kids to not get bored with. There's also a smaller playground set for little toddlers with a cool roller slide. In case that's not what you're looking for, there's a small skate area that I think would be fun for beginners. Lots of grassy area in case you bring a pup or the kids want to run around for a game of tag. Just down the path, there's a basketball court that looks almost new. This park has more than I expected and the little one loved it! Will be coming back for sure.