First Landing State Park
"Norfolk residents often visit for a quick nature getaway without leaving the metro area. The park offers a quieter shoreline experience than the city’s urban waterfront."
A coastal Virginia park with beaches, marshes, maritime forest, and historic significance at the site of the first English landing.
Machicomoco State Park
"Norfolk travelers often visit for a peaceful nature outing on the Middle Peninsula. The park provides a less crowded alternative to urban waterfront recreation."
A York River park honoring Indigenous heritage with paddling, shoreline scenery, and interpretive experiences.
York River State Park
"Norfolk visitors often make the trip for fishing, wildlife viewing, and quiet shoreline access. The park provides a natural contrast to the urban and harbor environment of Hampton Roads."
A scenic tidal park on the York River known for paddling, fossils, wildlife, and wooded trails.