Chesapeake City Park

Chesapeake City park is listed close by my home and I find myself regularly visiting this wonderful place.They seem to have something for everyone here with basketball courts, cook out areas and even a stage set up for the free concerts that happen on a fairly regular basis. They also have a dog park for our furry friends and I always enjoy watching them frocking around at top speed, even though we don't have pets in our home, it's fun to watch them.This park is very well maintained. A number of years ago they had a drainage system issue that resulted in standing water and the resulting "stinky mud" but they have resolved that issue and you can walk on the grass with confidence that you will not find a sink hole or mud puddle anywhere. They also have a cool play area for the kids with many different slides and swings that will keep the kiddos entertained for hours.Check out Chesapeake City Park to just get away from the daily grind once in a while, your mind, body and spirit will thank you.

Even though it was a bit chilly, I decided to take my grandbabies to the park to work off some energy. It's a nice area with plenty to keep the children entertained for a long period of time. Not surprisingly it was packed (first day of spring break) even though we went early. For the most part, each child had an attentive adult but of course there were a few that needed supervision. The area was clean and all equipment seemed to be in working order. Very well maintained area for a city park. Will definitely take my babies back for more fun in the sun.

Chesapeake City Park (CCP) is probably the largest park in Chesapeake. We've been there once before, for the 4th of July fireworks last year. It was a great place to hold the event. They had food trucks parked and people were still able to spread out pretty well, considering there was a pandemic that was on high back then. The field is huge and held quite a lot of people. Most all big outdoor events I've heard of in Chesapeake are held there.My friend recently told us about Fun Forest and told me it was within CCP. I did not notice it the last time we were there because of the crowd, but I was excited that it was close to home. We decided to check it out last week to give the kids something to do before I dove deep into house chores UGH...why does adulting have to get in the way of fun?!What a fun space for the kiddos! Not sure how long ago it was built and it does seem a little weathered and could use at least a new coat of paint, but what a great design. Nice change from the generic playground set ups that you find at most neighborhood parks that are just placed just to say they put one. Fun Forest is built within a forest of mature trees, living up to its name. The park is actually a fun place to play. All the structures are made of solid wood and provides great shade from the mature trees for those hot summer months!Some features:- 3 main areas of solid wood structures for play (each with designated age groups, although I don't think most kids/parents were paying close attention. Most of the littles were hanging out with the school age kids in the main space and the littles play area was practically empty. I mean, who doesn't want to be a part of the action?- main play area that includes climbing wall, towers, slides, - sand pit- little stage area with open space with grass- swings- section with turtle, whale and shark statues for great photo opps- octagon shaped enclosed bench seating area- pathways for walking- Buddy Bench - covered shelter that is a great place for parents to sit- benches throughout the park- Little Library- QR codes are available to do a read-a-long with the littles- I saw quite a few shelters equipped with picnic tables. I'm sure it's a hotspot for birthday parties!What I also like about the park is that the play area is fenced in, so there is only one way in and way out to ensure that kids don't get lost.Love that this park is nearby and what a great park for the citizens of Chesapeake!Stay safe, Friends!i

Attended the American Indian Festival. So many things to see, purchase and eat. Definitely opens peoples eyes to different cultures. Highly recommend attending if you've never been before.

We are from Atlanta, GA and I've never seen a park like this. We came here everyday during our two-week stay. Loved the playground. Super magical and tucked away in a wooded area. The sandbox was my toddler's favorite! They have community toys, including trucks, shovels and buckets, for all to use. The wooden equipment is beautiful and has perfect nooks and crannies for hide-and-seek. The shark, turtle and whale statues are amazing and perfect for pictures! Love how widespread the park is so when it is busy, it doesn't feel that busy. Loved the community feeling of the park with people playing basketball at the basketball court and walking the trail in the distance. My toddler LOVED the preserved train they have sitting at the back of the park AND the train he spotted passing by behind the woods of the playground. I enjoyed taking my son here everyday. Great job!

We enjoyed our Sunday afternoon at the park today! As always so much fun with lots of parking and bathrooms. With covid you can still space out at the park and enjoy your time not on top of others. They have so many different areas for the kids to play and run around.

It has so many trees practically more trees than you would ever need. It also has a ton of grass.

Walk paths, playground, dog park, eventsIt's all here. Don't have much to say because I'm currently walking. But Chesapeake city park is it. Festivals are held here, food trucks events, basketball and volleyball games. Children's field trips. Restroom facilities are always really clean. Plenty of parking It's safe. I always see park security. Not a whole lot of trash cans through out but plenty of dog waste stations. There's bleachers and pavilions with grilling stations. And last but not least, an exercise park and plenty of benches along the walk or run paths. And they're wide enough to share comfortably with cyclists. And a little skate park.

Great park! One of the few in Chesapeake that has good shade for the playground. I also like that it's fenced in with just one opening.

great place for the kids to play. lots of things to play on. We enjoyed the day there. Wasn't too crowded and people were nice