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    Magnolia Park

    2.5 (2 reviews)

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    Planters Park - Picnic Tables and Shady Trees taken on York Street   --From Google Earth

    Planters Park

    4.0(2 reviews)
    13.7 mi

    This was a good addition to the neighborhood they redid the playground and it has all the new…read moreequipment and a serene red and grey color scheme The the place that is set far enough away from the main road, so that the kids are not in danger while playing There is also a Page track that circles the play area This park did not have an actual parking lot as it is meant for the neighborhood patrons to use however, it is walking distance from suffolk station apartments, as well as the houses and town houses that surround it I hope the children really enjoy this playground area this spring and summer

    **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 #6 out of 14 Planters Park (PP) (yes, that Planters!) is a popular park in Suffolk according to information I found online. I never knew it existed as I rarely go by this part of the city. Unfortunately, there is no parking lot, but you can park on York Street. Amenities: *Playground *5-acres *Picnic Tables *Benches *Large open field *1/4 mile walking track around the park There's not a ton of amenities here at PP, but I think the draw is the track. There are some nice shady trees by the picnic tables as well. I was pleased to see that many people and children were out and about today at this park.

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    Planters Park - Shaded trees near the track

    Shaded trees near the track

    Planters Park - Taken from York Street.  --From Google Earth

    Taken from York Street. --From Google Earth

    Planters Park - Paved track surrounding the playground area

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    Paved track surrounding the playground area

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    Nike Park

    4.5(2 reviews)
    9.5 mi

    Nike Park (NP) is a 100-acre park, and in addition to many wonderful amenities, it has historical…read moreties. During the Cold War, the United States feared bombings from the Soviets, and created a Nike surface-to-air missile system. Because of that, Nike-Ajax Missile Base was started due to the large military installations in Hampton Roads. "The Carrollton Nike Missile Battery, N-75, was operational by 1954 and was one of eight bases that made up the Norfolk Defense Area. As with all continental bases, it consisted of two areas: a launch area and a control area. These two sites were connected by an underground cable system that enabled them to communicate" (http://www.historicisleofwight.com/nike-park.html). Here are the wonderful amenities at NP: * Restrooms with water fountains * Large playground * Skate/BMX park * Tennis courts * Picnic Tables with grills * Fishing Pier on Jones Creek * Nature trail * Mountain bike trail (the trail is about 2.5-miles but it's not a loop--you have to either turn around or follow the field out) * Softball/soccer fields * Basketball Courts * Senior Center * Recreation hall and multi-purpose room * Beautiful, old trees especially around the playground I had been to NP a couple of times, but I didn't realize the wonderful mountain bike trail, and the historic ties to the park. I will be taking my boys here soon to use the mountain bike trail, and check out the location of the underground missile magazines. NP is a wonderful park to visit, and so many things to do. For More Information: Here is video about the history of Nike-Ajax Missile Base on Nike Park. It's about 14 minutes long: https://goo.gl/appShO http://nikemissile.org/ http://ed-thelen.org/loc.html http://alpha.fdu.edu/~bender/N-view.html

    Can I give this place 4 stars for nostalgia? I used to have Cross Country practices here back in…read morehigh school. There are plenty of nice trails, all leading to docks overlooking the muck, mire, and water. There are two kid's playgrounds, a bathroom facility, a skate park, and an outdoor area with exercise equipment. It's a good place to bring the kids to play, or a date for a walk.

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    Nike Park - Three little birds, Pitch by my doorstep, Singin' sweet songs, Of melodies pure and true, Sayin', Don't worry 'bout a thing

    Three little birds, Pitch by my doorstep, Singin' sweet songs, Of melodies pure and true, Sayin', Don't worry 'bout a thing

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