Neighboring Norfolk in the north, Virginia Beach in the east, and the Virginia-North Carolina border in the south, Chesapeake is a nature lover’s dream. With a prime location on the Intracoastal Waterway, numerous parks, a large portion of the Great Dismal Swamp, and access to nearby beaches, there is no shortage of options for enjoying all that nature has to offer in Chesapeake.
Ocean, river, lake, and canal access grant Chesapeake residents the opportunity to engage in various water sports and activities. Northwest River Park, Oak Grove Lake Park, and Chesapeake City Park are all popular destinations for outdoor recreation in addition to the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail and the Chesapeake Arboretum. Golfers have their choice of practicing their game at Cahoon Plantation Golf Course or Greenbrier Country Club. Shoppers delight in the options for retail therapy at Greenbrier Mall and Chesapeake Square Mall.
