Best Outdoor Activities for Kids in Virginia Beach

Best for ages 0-10 — neighborhood park in the Cape Story by the Sea communityFreeOutdoor$0 — free neighborhood park

Cape Story Park is a neighborhood park in one of Virginia Beach's most charming residential communities — Cape Story by the Sea near the North End. Th

Fun Forest Playground

Best for ages 0-10 — large playground in Chesapeake City ParkFreeOutdoor$0 — free public playground within Chesapeake City Park

Fun Forest Playground is one of the most popular family destinations in Chesapeake — a large, well-equipped playground inside the 100+ acre Chesapeake

Munden Point Park

Toddlers to teensOutdoor$0-$50 depending on kayak/canoe rental; boat launch fee applies

Munden Point is where the North Landing River meets open water, and kids are immediately captivated by the turtles, great blue herons, and osprey that

Kids Cove Playground

Best for ages 0-10 — large community playground at Mount Trashmore ParkFreeOutdoor$0 — free public playground within Mount Trashmore Park

Kids Cove is one of the largest playgrounds in the Virginia Beach area, with multi-level climbing structures, slides, swings, and play areas sized for

First Landing State Park

4.7 stars

Kids are fascinated by the Bald Cypress Trail's swampy boardwalk where they can spot turtles, frogs, and Spanish moss hanging from trees like somethin

3-17 yearsOutdoor$10-15 total (parking fee only)

Cape Story Park

Ages: Best for ages 0-10 — neighborhood park in the Cape Story by the Sea community

Fun Forest Playground

Ages: Best for ages 0-10 — large playground in Chesapeake City Park

Partially Free

Munden Point Park

Ages: Toddlers to teens

Kids Cove Playground

4.8(1,076)

Ages: Best for ages 0-10 — large community playground at Mount Trashmore Park

First Landing State Park

4.7(7,161)

Ages: 3-17 years

Bayville Farms Park

Ages: All ages — nature park with farm history in the Bayside area

Beach Park

Ages: All ages

Red Wing Park

Ages: All ages — beautiful park in the Dam Neck area with Japanese garden, playground, and dog park

Grommet Island Park

4.7(1,507)

Ages: Best for ages 0-10 — inclusive playground on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk

Williams Farm Park

Ages: All ages — community park near the Landstown Commons area

Little Island Park

Ages: All ages

Mount Trashmore Park

Ages: All ages — one of Virginia Beach's most beloved public parks with something for everyone

Hunt Club Farm

4.6(3,614)

Ages: Best for ages 2-13 in fall season; haunted house for teens 12+

Loch Haven Park

Ages: Toddlers to tweens

Princess Anne Commons Gateway Park

Ages: Infants to big kids (best under 10)

Motor World

4.1(2,428)

Ages: Best for ages 4-17 — go-karts, mini golf, and amusement rides for all active ages

Atlantic Fun Park

3.9(2,256)

Ages: Best for ages 4-17 — classic boardwalk amusement park experience