Chesapeake’s Greenbrier neighborhood has some great park facilities, including a dog park and a skate park. These are some of the best ways to exercise at Greenbrier’s parks and where you can enjoy each activity.
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Chesapeake City Park
Chesapeake City Park is a 90-acre area with lots of trails and open spaces, so it’s ideal for running, hiking, and more intense and focused workouts, such as doing sprints. There’s lots of equipment and some courts you can use, too, to stay in shape. Look for these amenities to help you stay active at Chesapeake City Park:
- Dog park: You can run freely with your fur babies at the dog park, which is in the north part of the green space by the lake.
- Skatepark: Fans of rollerblading, skateboarding, and BMX bikes can spend a day at the skate park, which is next to the dog park.
- Volleyball courts: The volleyball courts are in Section B, which is in the southern part of the park along City Park Drive. The marketplace is next to this area.
- Basketball courts: The basketball courts are also in Section B.
- Outdoor fitness area: There’s an outdoor fitness area along City Park Drive. If you’re heading north, the exercise equipment is just before the skate park. Make a stop here during your run or just visit the park for isometric and body weight exercises.
The official walking trail goes for .75 miles, so a few laps will do for a moderate workout. You can also widen the route to include some of the paved roads around the park if you’d like to increase the distance.
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Greenbrier’s Other Dog Parks
In addition to Chesapeake City Park’s space for canines, there are two other nearby dog parks that you can visit. Let your dogs stretch their legs while you play with them and exercise at either Western Branch Dog Park or Deep Creek Park.
Western Branch Park is at 4437 Portsmouth Blvd. In addition to a fenced-in space for your dogs, there are some ball fields nearby. At Deep Creek Park, which is at 437 George Washington Hwy S, you can run around with your pets or go for a walk around the trial. There are ball fields at this location, too. All of these dog parks allow off-leash play. Poop-scoop bags and water for the pups are provided.
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Greenbrier Sports Park
As the name implies, this location is great if you want to play some sports. This is a 12-acre park with lighting, making it ideal for late-night games. There are eight tennis courts, two softball fields, and space for soccer, sprints, and other activities.
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Oak Grove Lake Park
Oak Grove Lake Park is a gorgeous green space that’s fantastic for running, hiking, biking, and walking. A tree-lined trail circles the lake, offering fantastic views while you exercise.
Chesapeake’s Greenbrier neighborhood has parks that are excellent not only for their natural surroundings but for the amenities they provide. The next time you want to get a good workout in the fresh air, head to one of these parks in the city.
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