Fitness Trails

Gosnold's Hope Park is the second largest developed park in the city consisting of 105 acres. It offers the public eight picnic facilities complete with tables and grills, campsites, restrooms, a public boat ramp, a fitness trail, athletic fields, children's playground, picnic shelters with tables and grills for reservation, and a BMX track. There are 16 Trailer Sites designed for RV use only, no tents are allowed. The space is available 24-hours a day on a first come, first served basis - no reservations are accepted. Campers can stay no more than 14 days in any 30-day period and the $10.40 per night fee includes electricity, water hook-up, access to a shower and sewer dump. Each site features a picnic table and charcoal grill, user must provide own charcoal. Money Orders and Credit Cards are accepted. For additional details call (757) 850-5116.

    If you have your own kayak or canoe and are just wondering where to begin, here are a few Hampton water trails offering spectacular experiences, flora and fauna. You can make the trip as leisurely or rigorous as you choose, but take time to enjoy the view. There's nothing like experiencing Hampton from our waterways! Kayaks and canoes are available for rent by the hour through Hampton Parks & Recreation.     Long CreekBegin at the entrance of Grandview Nature Preserve and paddle to the northern tip of the preserve to a sandy island, known as Factory Point. This is a good place to rest before you paddle back. NewmarketDepart from the floating dock at Air Power Park and continue along New Market Creek toward the Hampton Coliseum. Only by appointment. Back RiverDepart from the dock at Gosnold's Hope Park and follow the Back River. Hampton RiverDepart Sunset Creek Boat Ramp and enjoy views along the Hampton River.

Hampton's premier park is a 456 acre environmental education and wildlife management facility. Born from borrow pits and garbage dumps, the park is truly a success story of reclamation of our natural resources. From the 10,000 square foot nature center overlooking Sandy Bottom Lake to the elusive creatures that inhabit the wetland marshes, there is something for everyone at the Sandy Bottom Nature Park. A wide variety of education programs can be scheduled with the park. All schools located within the City of Hampton are not charged for these programs - all others can contact us to discuss rates based on the type of program, day of the week, age of the children and size of the group. Facilities Classroom Conference Room Nature Center Shelters What To See Gardens Park Wildlife Wildlife Center What To Do Boat Rental Camping Fishing Walking Trails