dog friendly park

Paradise Creek

Overview: Paradise Creek is rated 4.5/5 from 336 Google reviews. This nature preserve offers short trails, a playground, and opportunities for kayaking. Amenities: Reviewers often mention shade and tree cover. Crowd: Reviews describe a friendly crowd of owners and dogs.

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4.5Google rating

336reviews

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4.5(336 reviews)

People say this nature preserve offers short trails, a playground, and opportunities for kayaking. They highlight the well-maintained gardens, the educational and interactive experience for children, and the beautiful natural space with diverse flora and fauna. They also like the easy access to the kayak ramp and the stroller-friendly trails.

Best for

general off-leash exercise

Quick facts

AddressGiant Cement Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23702, USA

Phone(757) 399-7487

City pagePortsmouth

Imported fromPortsmouth, VA

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general off-leash exercisenature preservetourist attractionpark6 Google photos336 reviewsOpen now

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Paige Herlevicha year ago

Been taking my pup here since we got her, she loves it ❤️. Seems like a lot of work and care goes into this park and their gardens. Short trails but good loop to do multiple times. Good place forbidding and interactive and educational for kids. Also, has a playground! Moved to ptown recently, and I'm very thankful there's a park with trails around - I wish there were more in the area.

Jessica Liquet5 months ago

Beautiful views and stroller friendly trails. My one year old was able to walk when she felt like it and had fun in the park

Zaida Hoyta year ago

I wish I could rent a kayak because it looks so beautiful I would love to experience that. The views of the waterways were beautiful. There are areas where you won’t hear traffic but only birdsong and a breeze in the trees. Ample parking.

Jon Nations8 months ago

A great place to learn about conservation/ restoration, and a great place for a relaxing walk in a beautiful natural space. Loads of mulberry, raspberry, beautiful flowers, butterflies, dragonflies. I learn something new each time I visit!

Rabiyah Abdus-Salaam4 months ago

I love visiting this park. It's truly a hidden treasure. There are so many plants and animals to learn from. The Elizabeth River project is doing a great job at restoring native plants for the wildlife.

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Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

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