First Landing State Park

35 state parks across Virginia offering outstanding outdoor recreation venues and a tonic for the mind, body and spirit.

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    (757) 412-2300

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    State or Provincial Park

Address

2500 Shore Dr Virginia Beach , VA 23451 United States

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Colleen Hartman

You can rent bikes for $5.00. Great deal. So bike the trails then cool off at the beach . Great family spot .

Alan Bruce

Beautiful trails perfect for walking running and biking . Something other to do than just go to the beach . But you can find a beautiful little one here if you look hard enough.

Liz

Be sure to check out the trail center, free maps and information about the park and the staff is really friendly . The bald cypress trail is beautiful!

Annie Koeum

Just took the family this last weekend. The kids were happy to be able to take our dog Jasmine out to hike the trails . The trails were very well maintained and pretty to walk through.

Scope Enterprise Labs

First Landing State park is a good place for people to take their bike to ride in a nice 12 mile round trip bike ride . Also there is many miles of walking only trails to.

Rob

A true peaceful and beautiful gem in Virginia Beach! Great for experienced runners, families, and mountain bikers . Distances and challenges for all levels

Chris Weston

If you're on the east side of the park or riding your bike in from the boardwalk, get on the trail from the 64th Street entrance.

Mindy Mee

It's the hidden gem of Va Beach . Beautiful and peaceful . Great place to hike , run, bike or just relax.

Julie Keane

Beautiful state park . The beach and bay are great places for family. It’s always well maintained.

C-SPAN

Prior to establishing Jamestown, the earliest settlers made their first contact with American soil here over 400 years ago. At the time the area was nothing but sand dunes . More in this C-SPAN video. Read more

Lisa Newman

Great view . Clean beach . Nicer than virginia beach.

Emilio C

This place is very beautiful, the beach is much better than the main Virginia Beach one.

Jason Kahn

Space and quiet are great, although here the day after labor day.. pet freedoms are a plus too

Bree Guyer

Perfect trails for biking , hiking or kayaking in the back bay area ... lots of shade for picnics ...

Caroline

Grab lunch at Taste Unlimited on the way and have a picnic and bring your dog and walk on the trails .

DeeElen Jennings

Just recently went hiking at First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach, AMAZING! Great trails . Completely shaded by tree 's but still bring lots of water and good walking shoes .

Sapeksha Vemulapati

It's pouring! Get your umbrella's and a fly for your tent!

George

Park at the main area and bike to the ocean front!

Scope Enterprise Labs

There are so many could trees in this park !

Nancy Heltman

May 2013 - multiple active osprey nests at the Narrows (64th street access)

Ann Straus

http://​www.americasstateparks.org/​article/3746/America-Is-Your-Park-Vote-For-Y​our-Favorite-State-ParkPLEASE VOTE FOR FIRST LANDING STATE PARK IN THE CONTEST. THANKS

Dave Lepkowski

The views are pretty awesome

Svetlana Potapova

Great place to spend quality time with your dog during summer time.

Kyra Kilian

Great place to hike .

Terry B

if biking on trail near the water, lots of sand traps , great views of the water but lots of sand on the paths

David Crum

Bring your bug spray!

Cheryl Strait

Love to camp here every year! ♡

Andrew Bates

Great place for families to park and camp

Tony Burrill

great for biking , just watch out for sand traps .

Winford Lamb

Staff is very helpful!!!

Steve O

Great park to run, hike , walk, bike , boat just everything

Biz Traveldude

One of VAB's best kept secrets

Tias Schuster

Dont get scared of the trail . Its not as long as you think. You can make it to 64th street at least.

Susan

Grand location where the bay meets the ocean. Check out the Indian Village and have fun with history.

Jen Imbimbo

Brought my dog and hiked some trails

Yinghua Ma

Very quiet , and original forest , beautiful lake . worth to waste a day hiking .

Virginia State Parks

Be sure to check out the cypress swamp on the interior side of the park

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I just love parks :-)

Amanda Lerch

Beautiful park

Katie Tobin

Great place to bring the kids and have a family day

Sapeksha Vemulapati

Make some popcorn !

Holli Hutchins

Love this place.

SingleMan Problems

Nice park to run or ride a bike .

Stephen H

Lots of trails , love this place.

Et Onederful

Parking may cost you a few bucks ~$4

Emre

Besttttttttttttt

Roger Phelps

Great place to get away and enjoy the beauty of the Chesapeake Read more

Daniel DeCicco

Bring your own TP for porta-potty.

Friends Group

clean the bay day went well

Ann Straus

CHECK IN VIA FOURSQUARE AND HELP THE PARK GET POINTS IN THE CONTEST THANKS

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Great trails with workout stations along the path. - One Love

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For one of the best 3mile runs in the country go here. By far its the best nature running trail in Va. - Trey Chumchal

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Clean, clean, clean - Drew

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The sandwiches and deli pickles here are my favorite. Make your own sandwich on French bread with hummus and loads of veggies. So. Good. - abigail.

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Generally friendly staff, good selection.. Pretty good prices..double coupons twice a month! - Kelli Oliver