Chesapeake Homes Outdoor Activities Near Your Chesapeake Homes Community - Virginia

Outdoor Activities Near Your Chesapeake Homes Community - Virginia

Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or just starting to explore the great outdoors, we've got you covered with the best trail excursions that can be found near your Virginia community! As spring turns into summer and the weather warms up, it's the perfect time to embark on a new journey through tranquil forests or calming coastal areas. See our list below as we take you to some of the best places to experience near your very own Chesapeake Homes new construction home!



First Landing State Park

Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Things to do: Swimming, Hiking, Biking, Fishing, Camping, Beach Access, and Boating.

Nearby Communities: Haven at Centerville, Ashville Park

A great destination for families wanting to experience nature. Here you will find a variety of trails, where some even loop you through coastal Virginia wetlands. Several observation points are in this park as well as great spots for camping!





Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve

Location: Portsmouth, VA

Offers: Family Friendly walking trails within a protected area, Kayaking

Nearby Communities:River Club, Remington Park, The Preserve at Lake Meade, H2O, Haven at Centerville

Hike over 3 miles of trails that run through forests, meadows, and salt marshes. Located at a non-tidal freshwater lake, you can also experience the water through kayak rentals!





Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

Location: Suffolk, VA

Offers: Hiking, Biking, Driveable routes, Boating, Camping, Bird watching, Fishing, Hunting. 

Nearby Communities: The Preserve at Lake Meade, River Club, Remington Park

Straddling the Virginia and North Carolina state line, this unique space contains some of the most important wildlife habitats in the mid-Atlantic region. Nearly 113,000 acres, the refuge is the largest intact remnant of a vast swamp that once covered more than a million acres!




Northwest River Park & Campground

Location: Chesapeake, VA

Offers: Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Disc Golf, Mini Golf, Volleyball, and Camping.

Near-by Communities: Waterleigh, Haven at Centerville, Ashville Park

On the banks of the Northwest River, this 763-acre park is a great choice for those who want to be entertained. From water to land this park offers plenty of activities for the whole family. 



We hope you've been inspired to explore the great outdoors and create unforgettable memories along the way! Maybe you're not ready for these activities yet, but it might be a good idea to write them down as you now live so close to these great recreational activities! Remember, the beauty of nature is always waiting to be discovered, whether it's in your own backyard, within your Chesapeake Homes community, or in far-flung corners of the world!

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