# Pleasure House Point Natural Area Winter Marshland Trails > 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: Pleasure House Point Natural Area & Brock Environmental Center, 3957 Marlin Bay Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23455 - Ages: All ages (flat sandy trails, coastal wetland boardwalks, and Chesapeake Bay Foundation eco-center) - Price: Free admission and parking open daily sunrise to sunset - Organizer: Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation & Chesapeake Bay Foundation - Official page: https://parks.virginiabeach.gov/parks-trails/pleasure-house-point-natural-area - 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/pleasure-house-point-natural-area-winter-marshland-trails--listing-474b2028b41fa62bb170f984 ## About Pleasure House Point Natural Area in Virginia Beach preserves 118 pristine acres of maritime salt marsh, tidal creeks, and maritime forest along the Lynnhaven River. In winter, this coastal sanctuary transforms into a prime haven for birdwatching, as bald eagles, ospreys, great blue herons, and bufflehead ducks congregate across the tranquil tidal shallows. Families can hike the 2-mile sandy loop trail, which features elevated wooden boardwalk crossings over tidal gutways and scenic observation platforms overlooking the inlet. At the entrance stands the Brock Environmental Center, an internationally renowned green building operated by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation that offers public educational exhibits on clean water, wind energy, and oyster reef restoration. With open skies, clean sea air, and gentle flat trails, Pleasure House Point offers an invigorating coastal nature hike for families seeking peace and fresh winter air. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Main trail consists of flat, packed sand and crushed oyster shell with level wooden boardwalks; all-terrain strollers or baby carriers are ideal for the sandy sections. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Brock Environmental Center features indoor seating and modern ADA restrooms with changing tables during operating hours; trailside benches line the marsh overlooks. • Age Suitability: Great for all ages; young children love spotting hermit crabs and shorebirds, while older kids learn about renewable energy at the eco-center. • Sensory Tips: Open, calm marine soundscape with gentle tidal waters and coastal breezes; perfect for children who thrive in low-noise, nature-rich environments. ## Similar picks in Virginia Beach - [First Landing State Park Winter Bald Cypress Trails & Coastal Forest Stroll](https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/activities/first-landing-state-park-winter-bald-cypress-trails-and-coastal-forest--listing-d2f8fae29baa5548a337fd6f) — Open on its own schedule · First Landing State Park - Trail Center · All ages · From $7 · checked Nov 5. 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