Riverview Farm Park
Riverview Farm Park Pier Temporarily Closed About Riverview Farm Park is home to the Fantasy Farm Playground, a 30,000 sq. ft. community playground in an
LOOPS & TRAILS
TO HIKE IN THE CITY
Explore one of over a dozen easy hiking trails in Newport News or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Check out some trails with historic sights or adventure through the nature areas surrounding Newport News that are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts at any skill level.
HIKING & WALKING TRAILS
Mariners’ Lake Natural Area
About For decades, the local community has treasured this scenic lake, hiking its trails, marveling at its statues, skipping rocks across its shore. Early mornings
Denbigh Park (Fishing Pier Temporarily Closed)
About Denbigh Park is a 13.3 acre marshland park located by the Warwick River, a tributary of the James River, featuring: A short walking/hiking trail.
Deer Park
About Deer Park is located on Jefferson Avenue, just south of J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, in the center of the city. The park has two
Beechlake Park
Beechlake Park features a nature trail that surrounds the lake, a basketball court, playground and more!
Historical Trails
History
Is Everywhere
While our parks are filled with the beauty of nature and fun playgrounds, there’s more to be discovered that tell stories of our past. Look around and you’ll find remnants of Newport News’ past, especially from the Civil War.
Lee’s Mill Park preserves a strategic section of the Warwick-Yorktown Line and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This site is where you can find an old grist mill where Confederate troops defended while Union troops marched from the Warwick County Court House.
Not far from Lee’s Mill, within Newport News Park, is the site of the Battle of Dam No. 1, part of the Seige of Yorktown of the Civil War. The cannon to the right is one of many remnants of the battle.
For more of the historical locations of Newport News, see the link below.
