# Oak Grove Lake Park Winter Waterside Trail & Wildlife Overlook > 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: Oak Grove Lake Park, 409 Byron St, Chesapeake, VA 23320 - Ages: All ages (1.5-mile smooth packed circular lake perimeter loop, fishing platforms, and birding) - Price: Free admission and free parking open daily dawn to dusk - Organizer: Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism - Official page: https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/1458/Oak-Grove-Lake-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/oak-grove-lake-park-winter-waterside-trail-and-wildlife-overlook--listing-fefad3197088d6d9e6378a1a ## About Oak Grove Lake Park in Chesapeake is a scenic 65-acre municipal park centered around a tranquil 17-acre freshwater lake, formerly a borrow pit that has been beautifully naturalized into a thriving wildlife habitat. A wide, smooth 1.5-mile crushed stone and paved perimeter trail encircles the entire lake, making it a favorite for parents pushing strollers and young children riding balance bikes. In the winter, the open waters attract a multitude of migratory birds, including mallards, buffleheads, grebes, and ring-necked ducks. Six wooden observation platforms and fishing piers extend out over the water, providing excellent vantage points for children to peek into the lake and spot turtles sunning on floating logs during mild winter afternoons. With mature pine trees providing shelter from chilly breezes and open picnic areas, Oak Grove Lake Park is a premier everyday outdoor walking destination for Hampton Roads families. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Smooth, exceptionally flat 1.5-mile compacted fine gravel and paved loop trail accommodates all strollers, double wagons, and child trikes with ease. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Park benches are installed every 200 feet along the lakeside path; clean modern ADA public restrooms with changing tables are located at the main parking entrance. • Age Suitability: Universally suited for all ages from sleeping babies in strollers to energetic toddlers and young wildlife enthusiasts. • Sensory Tips: Peaceful, low-noise community park setting with gentle nature sounds, open lake views, and no high-decibel disturbances. ## Similar picks in Virginia Beach - [Stumpy Lake Natural Area Winter Cypress Swamp Boardwalk & Kayak Loop](https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/activities/stumpy-lake-natural-area-winter-cypress-swamp-boardwalk-and-kayak-loop--listing-195be60586c7cb73f6618318) — Open on its own schedule · Stumpy Lake Natural Area · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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