# Chesapeake City Park Fun Forest Playground & Winter Walking Paths > Place to go for families in the Virginia Beach–Chesapeake–Norfolk area (VA / NC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Chesapeake City Park, 900 City Park Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23320 - Ages: All ages (massive award-winning Fun Forest wooden playground, toddler area, and paved fitness trails) - Price: Free admission and extensive free parking - Organizer: Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism - Official page: https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/1435/Chesapeake-City-Park - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/activities/chesapeake-city-park-fun-forest-playground-and-winter-walking-paths--listing-b3167e2a74eeee4859831fde ## About Chesapeake City Park is a 90-acre hub of community recreation in central Chesapeake, famous for housing the Fun Forest Playground, widely regarded as one of the most imaginative children's play destinations in Hampton Roads. Built as an ultimate community project, the massive wooden playground features fairytale towers, pirate ships, winding slides, suspension bridges, and a handicap-accessible dragon play area. A dedicated fenced-in Tot Lot allows toddlers and early walkers to crawl through sensory tunnels, practice balance on gentle ramps, and swing safely. Surrounding the playground, paved 3/4-mile fitness trails loop through expansive tree groves, open grass fields, and a picturesque skate park. During winter, the mature trees provide a natural windbreak, creating a comfortable outdoor play space for children to run, climb, and let their imaginations soar on sunny winter afternoons. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved asphalt walkways surround the playground and connect directly to parking; rubberized safety pathways run through inclusive sections of the playground. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Benches and picnic tables are shaded by wooden pergolas around the play zone; heated family restrooms with baby-changing tables are located just steps from the Fun Forest gate. • Age Suitability: Designed for children of all ages; includes a dedicated separate fenced play area for ages 0 to 4 and extensive challenge courses for ages 5 to 12. • Sensory Tips: The playground is lively with active children laughing and climbing; adjacent open grassy meadow areas provide quiet spaces for sensory decompression when needed. ## Similar picks in Virginia Beach - [Mount Trashmore Park Holiday Fun Walk & Winter Wonderland](https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/activities/mount-trashmore-park-holiday-fun-walk-and-winter-wonderland--listing-c81504a38e05864fb1bf8378) — Sat, Dec 19 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Mount Trashmore Park · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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