I hadn't been back here since 2019 when we first took my dad. It's way out there in Pungo, but my…read morefriend and I had went kayaking at Sandbridge/Backbay and on the way back home, I asked her if she had ever been to Jerrasic Park. She never knew it existed, so we of course had to make an impromptu stop! Like others have mentioned it's free and even if the Aviation Museum is closed you can still visit Jerrasic Park because it's right outside the gates. It's called Jerrasic Park after the owner Jerry (Gerald) Yagen, an aviation pilot. He started aviation schools that are the world's largest trainer of FAA licensed aircraft technicians with schools coast to coast. Those campuses are under the names Centura College and Aviation Institute of Maintenance. He is also the owner/founder of the Aviation Museum, which are his own personal collection of WW I & II planes. The metal dinosaurs were created by the artist Gilbert Ramos. The creato of many popular custom outdoor metal sculptures and garden art in Southern California. He has been creating his unique sculptures since 1997. *It's a small free park with metal sculpture dinosaurs. It's cool to check out and take fun pics with the dinos. If you go online or visit the Aviation Museum, they used to do a scavenger hunt where if you find the items you can take your sheet to the front desk of the Aviation for a little prize. Not sure if they still do that. It worth checking out if you're over in Pungo but I would not make a trip out just for the park. It will easily take you 15 minutes to go through. There is a little area in the trees across the street to park.

We had went to Culpher Farms, and on the way back we noticed the dinosaurs. So we stopped to see…read morewhat it was. There's a side you can park on across from the park. It's not really a parking lot, but a small area in the grass. It's in front of the Military Aviation Museum. It doesn't cost anything to enter the dinosaur park, which is great. We got out a there were several different dinosaur displays. We took advantage of this kid friendly freebie and took lots of pics. The grounds weren't really taken care of. So it was grass and weeds growing around some of the displays. Now that it's cold I'm fine, but if it were summer I'd be terrified of seeing a snake, because there are bushes everywhere. So hopefully during warmer seasons they maintain the area a little better. But I still enjoyed it. There's also a pond also, which was nice!! Just a quick fun little adventure!! Check them out!!

This playground is big with many kids. If your kid is super active, please pay a close eye. It's…read morevery easy to lose your kid while other children are running due to different obstacles they have in the playground. There are also areas where kids can hide under a slide and steps. I've seen one kid hide under a little cave for about 15m. Besides the broken slide, I'll come when it's less crowded. Maybe early morning or after 6. Too much of a risk to bring my highly active 3yr old to this park. 4 stars!

We love Kids Cove! The city really leveled up by adding the…read moreplayground to the side of the hill! This park has something for all ages, with lots of park benches & covered picnic areas for families!

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!

Cute little park located near the jetties at the beginning or end of the boardwalk…read more Even as locals, we enjoy visiting this park in the evenings after dinner on the oceanfront or just strolling the boardwalk. You can't beat a playground right on the beach!

Lovely playground at the beginning of the VA Beach boardwalk. This was a great find on a red flag…read morebeach day. The equipment is clean, not new but good enough. Space to run around and bathrooms right across the way. Lots of fun musical elements, multiple slides, and climbing features.

I went here when I was about 4 or 5 and it was SO fun. I could've sworn it was smaller than this…read more.. anyways this is a top tier playplace, but I'm sad that McArthur closed down. it's a shame that I won't be able to experience everything I did in here!

This is a great place for indoor fun! Unfortunately it is…read moreclosing. The whole mall is closing ,and being torn down. What a shame Norfolk did not do more to keep this place viable.It could have been saved with lower rents,and incentives,but as usual we build,and tear down viable structures. Wish the whole play area could be transported somewhere else.

A well maintained park with a large open space for kicking a ball etc or a huge field to run around…read moreand go nuts. This smedium (small/medium) sized park is tucked away. It's located heading towards then past Cox High school and past the Great Neck Rec center. There are four picnic shelters with the largest one to the far left near the baseball field. The playground is closer to the Great Neck Rec center side. While the walking paths are not extensive, it is still quite rewarding. Don't expect to get some serious walking time in, it's a perfect place for super short walks, or for those with limited endurance or limited mobility if they want to enjoy the peace of nature and a beautiful lake view. At the end of the one path is a large gazebo overlooking the lake. You will see a memorial for the seven sailors who tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash/explosion into the Lynnhaven Bay. The gazebo and pavilion are for rent.The bathrooms were very clean. It's a family sized bathroom that is accessible for everyone and has a changing table. With the short walking paths available we extended our walk into the Broad Bay estates for more exercise.

I am in love with this charming city park. Maybe it's just me, but I am giddy every time I come…read morewith family, or just by myself to walk among the tall majestic pines. It offers almost everything you could want in a public recreation area. Anyone that resides in Virginia Beach has driven by the entrance more times than they can count. However, you will have to divert off of Great Neck road down Shorehaven Dr. It's just little less than a half mile going by Cox H.S. and Great Neck Recreational Center to access it. Broad Bay Country Club is across the street the opposite direction. Here are the two highlights of Great Neck Park for me personally. First the newer upgraded play equipment with the soft material that is being installed on many playgrounds to prevent injuries is a huge improvement. Second the beautiful and moving memorial trail that takes you to a gazebo, then the shore of the Lynnhaven River. The memorial is for seven U.S. soldiers that lost their life when the helicopter they were aboard suffered a catastrophic failure and crashed 1,000 feet from the location of the head stone. The setting is a spectacular and fitting tribute to these brave Men and Women that served our country and died hero's. What are you waiting for if you have yet to visit this scenic property. The setting is jaw dropping gorgeous. Great Neck Park offers plenty of parking and has all of the amenities of a full service park. I think you too will agree this is a super area to recreate that the whole family can partake in and make memories to last a life time.

What a wonderful neighborhood park and this one has about 12 parking spaces. Wonderful picnic…read moretables , some covered some not covered, and with a big open field. No bathrooms because it is a traditional neighborhood park. The playground looks brand new. Swings for infants and big kid. Slides, seated snail, seated tractor, and seated whale. Lots of climbing area, bridges and walkways on this playground with a few benches to rest as the kids play. It is in full sun so bring the sunscreen. I like driving the car to have a cooler for a few cold drinks for the my nieces and nephew. So far my niece and I have a found 2 parks in Southgate subdivision

I am impressed by this nearby city park. I had no idea this was even here until we moved into…read moreShadowlawn a few months ago and it's a pleasant surprise. It's much larger than I expected and I love the dog park, large green area with the small three children's play areas, paved bike/running trails and the entire area. It's very big and there are several walking/hiking trails inside the main portion of the park spanning several miles and meandering through a wooded area that follows the marsh. It's well-kept and has multiple entrances from the Shadowlawn neighborhoods. -The entrance from VA Ave has a very small parking lot and then street parking. -The entrance from Indian Rd. has a much larger parking lot with plenty of space and opens to the large, green field with 3 separate play areas for toddlers with climbing sculptures in the shape of frogs and caterpillars. Really cute and has a pavilion and circular paved trail around it. -The entrance from Marshview Dr. has a small lot and this is where the dog park area is as well. Two tennis courts here across the street which are part of a small playground/tennis complex called Salt Marsh Park. Last weekend I finally went for a hike inside and covered about 1/3rd of the likable/walkable space. It's gorgeous! It's also neat bc they have it set up for trail bike riding and it's very well marked and laid-out. I came upon some beautiful areas for sitting and enjoying the view. If you haven't ventured here yet you should give it a try - actually pretty impressive in size and option for a neighborhood co-located park.

100 acres of beautiful trees, paths, dog park and 2 different playground areas. What a fun park…read more Loads of mature beautiful trees and they have areas that are grassy for kids to run and play. Lots of dogs at this park. I LOVE dogs.2 Different playgrounds. The playground area was my favorite. There were no kids so we explored the playground. Huge size. It was awesome. So their playgrounds are spread out. They have one at the area where you park your vehicle. You walk or ride your bike a ways turn right into another area . Nice size grass area to run and play and then 3 sections of little whimsical play areas. Frog area, Caterpillar area, and turtle area. Really nice paved walk ways with these beautiful little bridges. Dog park, People and Pet friendly. Wheel chair and stroller friendly. Great for bikes. They even have a station for bike repair and to pump up your tires. EXCELLENT for us we love riding our bikes. This is such a lovely area we were just riding our bikes around and found it. We love it. It has a lot to offer and it is very well kept

I could've sworn I've reviewed RWP before... but, apparently not!…read more As someone who used to live in Red Mill area, I visited here a few times over the years and think that the cute little Japanese garden area is adorable. Smaller parking lot but there is far more parking in the back area by the golf course. It's famous for the two weekends a year in spring during the Cherry Blossom Festival hosted here. Alas, the lines to pull in are SO long, I have avoided it and never seen it in action - though, it's on the bucket list for some day. It's cute and small, and worth a visit if you're in the area, but it's nothing to make a trip across town solely for under normal circumstances.

Red Wing Park is my favorite park. 2025 they did a bunch of upgrades. Better parking. Drainage is…read morebetter. The landscape is THE PRETTIEST park in Virginia Beach. Every spring they gave the cherry blossom festival. And every year it gets better and better. They did a grand Illumination this year and it was stunning. It was a whole experience. Music and waterfalls and the lights. It was Wonderful!!!!! Bravo to our Parks and Recs for making this park so beautiful. Great food truck and the best coffee truck . Lots of people loved the food trucks and it was cold at night so the coffee truck was the MOST popular

Our son enjoyed this playground all to himself while we visited! It has plenty of space to run…read morearound. Plenty of slides and swings. It's right behind the tennis courts of a high school and backs up to a neighborhood.

Looking for a quaint beach park to take your little ones, then look no further than Old Beach Park…read more The location is in a neighborhood, but easy to find one you locate Beach Middle School as it is just one block away. Do not expect a parking lot... all cars will need to park off the street. Old Beach Park is a medium size playground setting on a bed of mulch that has been recently upgraded. Recommended for the kids 10&U. This place is sure to be a hit as it was my my children today. My kids loved the sea saw which you don't find anymore. No restroom facilities are present, so no surprises when you arrive and have to hear the annoying "I have to go to the bathroom" A small shelter is present along with a lot of room for the kids to run around. Many tall pines are on the grounds adding to the ambiance of the park. There is also tennis courts present, but I am sure if this is a park, or middle school facility. Yes it's a small park, but safe and perfect for the little ones to have a blast. I can easily see this as a great location to hold a kids party. Bring a picnic on a visit, the kids will have a ball.