Mount Trashmore Turkey Trot & Family 5K Stroll

About this adventure

Celebrated as one of the most innovative landfill transformation parks in the United States, Mount Trashmore Park welcomes local families for an uplifting Thanksgiving morning community trot and lakeside walk. Spanning 165 scenic acres, the park features two sprawling man-made mountains, Lake Windsor, and Lake Trashmore, fringed by vibrant autumn foliage. Families, stroller joggers, and enthusiastic little trotters gather near the YMCA building for a family-paced 5K loop around the perimeter trail and paved lakefront pathways. Children delight in scrambling across Kids Cove, an enormous 26,000-square-foot playground featuring climbing towers, inclusive swings, and sensory stations. The event encourages canned food donations for the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia, instilling a spirit of holiday gratitude. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Fully paved, multi-use asphalt walking loops with zero curbs, making navigation effortless for standard and double strollers. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated lakeside pavilions, comfortable shaded park benches, and modern brick restrooms with changing stations near Kids Cove. • Age Suitability: Wonderful for all generations, from infants in strollers to energetic toddlers exploring the playground and grandparents walking lakeside. • Sensory Tips: Open green fields and breezy lake paths provide tranquil retreats if the central playground area becomes bustling with kids.