The Riverwalk is a beautifully maintained walking trail that, while short, offers a great escape to…read morenature. It's a fantastic addition to Hopewell, featuring a lovely park for kids and an eco-conscious redirected rainwater flower bed that serves as home for bees and blooms with color in the spring/summer. To your left, the path is covered in Kudzu vines, maintained by Hopewell Parks and Rec, creating a gorgeous backdrop for selfies or group photos. On your right, the scenic Appomattox River provides a lovely view of the water. Whether you're looking to get some exercise, have a picnic, practice mindfulness, or enjoy one of the many events, like the spectacular fireworks in July. This spot is a real "walk" in the park!

This was my first time going there on Fourth of July of last year. I really enjoyed it. The people…read morewere nice and I had a great time watching the beautiful firework!

Overall, the park is good for kids and your entire family especially if you have an pet dog to…read morewalk, it is an pleasant place to go to get your thoughts together. I think the playground area is nice and the entire park is nice for small children. Thanks, Warkeeta W Walker.

This park was incredibly sketchy. I jumped off 95 hoping my kids could run around a bit to break up…read morea long drive. Bad choice. I was so uncomfortable we only stayed a couple minutes. The only people there were adults randomly parked in cars scattered around. Minutes after we arrived a car pulled up, stinking like weed. The driver proceeded to roll a blunt, opening up the door to dump dutch guts. The playground itself was in disrepair and was unkept. The ground was covered in leaves and litter.

Love this park! Easy parking right near the trailhead. The majority of the trails are under a heavy…read moreblanket of tree cover, so nice & shady! The floating dock boardwalk takes you over the marsh area where you can see all the beautiful plant growth, butterflies, frogs & fish! Such a nice park for a Saturday afternoon hike!

Absolutely gorgeous park with a mixed paved, bridged and natural trail! The park has various…read moreentrances, but I would recommend parking by the playground and entering the trail that way. The beginning of the trail does consist of a winding descent so keep that in mind as the incline back can be hard for some. Once you get down you'll find yet another playground with a fun insect/nature theme. Making this a fun spot for kids and families. The amazing part of this park is the bridge that allows you to walk through the marshlands, the bridge does shake a little bit but overall felt pretty sturdy. It offers stunning views and is a lovely deviation from other nature trails. There are a variety of marked natural trails that vary in intensity/length making this place a great spot for all levels. Along the trails are also little lookouts so you can really enjoy the views. The trails are a bit secluded so you may want a trail buddy if you plan to walk past the marsh bridge if visibility is important to you. The trails are mainly wooded which offers a nice amount of shade which is great for the warmer months. There is also tons of parking available and multiple shelters for picnics or events. Overall, this is an amazing park and definitely worth a little drive to check out!

I visited the eastern front of the Petersburg National Battlefield last month while traveling back…read morefrom a Toyota dealership in the area. The battlefield has several sites in the Petersburg Virginia area including a western front, union and confederate forces encampment sites, remains of makeshift forts, storage depots and landing sites. The battlefield as a whole encompasses many miles in a circular pattern and you can either do a guided or self guided tour. It is well marked and mapped. The site as a whole was the longest siege of the American Civil War. Union forces began the siege in 1864 and it lasted nine months with many battles that resulted in victories for both sides. Petersburg VA at the time was a major hub for Robert E Lee's army with extensive rail lines and supply depots. It was also pivotal in the defense of Richmond which was the Confederate capital during the war. The eastern front battlefield is well preserved and also serves as a park which is managed by the National Park Service. There are walking and hiking trails as well as bike lanes. There is parking at each of the eight sites on the eastern front. Each site is well maintained and marked and it is quite educational. You could spend a few hours here exploring. Just a note, bring bug spray with tick repellent. Several of the sites I had to swipe a tick off my legs. It was a bit wet and it was very humid so the bugs were out in force. Overall it was a great experience. On the next visit I'll check out the western front which is roughly eight miles away on the other side of town.

Often overlooked but a hidden gem national park…read more Our national parks and battlefields are some treasured areas. This park is often in the shadow of others, but had long and bloody trench warfare. The history and earthworks are simply incredible! Definitely read about it and look up closure times before coming. (8pm during the summer and sunset/sunrise throughout the year) 33-odd miles of trails, good to recreate and the tour road is perfect for cycling/running.

Lovely park if you live in the neighborhood or don't mind letting your kids pee beside a tree or…read moresomething. There is no restroom accommodation or working water in the summer. There is one trash can and picnic table under some trees. No tree cover on playground on a hot summer day. Nice walking / bike paved path throughout the grassy area and some trees. Benches peppered throughout the grass area but watch out your littles don't fall through the holes! If you're from out of town I'd recommend white bank park for restrooms and some water and river access.

This review was written through the filter of the midday summer heat. I wouldn't say it was…read more"scorching" but at 95 it was uncomfortably warm. I say that because there is ZERO shade or coverage on the playground. All of the play equipment was too hot to utilize and there was no working water fountain or restroom. On a cooler day my review might have been more charitable, maybe even a 3 star because we would have actually played on the playground. Instead we sort of kicked some mulch around and burned our bottoms swinging on the swings for a few minutes before leaving. Since we were in a roadtrip and just passing through we couldn't be too choosey. I will say that the paved walking path along the perimeter was decent and the dog was a fan. There were a few picnic tables under some big shade trees and the temp felt 10 degrees cooler.

Matoaca Park was a great place to visit for Earth Day! This hidden gem has so much to offer for…read morepeople looking or opportunities to get outside. They are open from dawn until dusk and offer some of the cleanest facilities around. It is a great place to hold a family gathering. They have a pavilion with a grill available to have hotdogs and hamburgers with the friends and family. They have two basketball courts available. If you're looking to play tennis, they have great courts available with high fences to keep the balls within the court. If you have a baseball or football team, they have baseball and football fields available. They look like they are well maintained and offer great spots tor team sports. Tip: contact Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation for booking details.