# Red Wing Park Japanese Garden Autumn Family Stroll & Waterfront Trails > Event for families in the Virginia Beach–Chesapeake–Norfolk area (VA / NC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Sat, Nov 28 · 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM - Where: Red Wing Park, 1398 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 - Ages: All ages (Tranquil Japanese garden, walking trails, and modern play structures) - Price: Free admission and public park entry; Free parking available - Organizer: City of Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation - Official page: https://parks.virginiabeach.gov/ - 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/red-wing-park-japanese-garden-autumn-family-stroll-and-waterfront-trai--listing-9249d7ebc03545c74bdf5290 ## About Red Wing Park is a 97-acre community jewel nestled along General Booth Boulevard in southern Virginia Beach. The park's centerpiece is the Miyazaki Japanese Garden, established in honor of Virginia Beach's sister city relationship with Miyazaki, Japan. During Thanksgiving weekend, families can wander serene winding gravel and paved trails flanked by sculpted pines, stone lanterns, gentle stream bridges, and a peaceful koi pond reflecting vibrant autumn foliage. Children can explore the multi-age playground featuring modern climbing towers, curly slides, and swings before walking along the shaded woodland nature trails that lead toward Lake Rudee. With extensive manicured lawns, tennis courts, and sheltered picnic pavilions, it offers an ideal scenic destination for families seeking fresh coastal air and relaxing post-holiday outdoor recreation. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Level asphalt perimeter trails and smooth packed paths throughout the main park and Japanese garden are easily negotiated by standard strollers. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Multiple covered picnic shelters, traditional garden gazebos, and clean permanent park restrooms equipped with infant changing counters. • Age Suitability: Welcoming for all ages; toddlers enjoy the playground and watching koi fish, while parents and grandparents appreciate the peaceful Japanese garden design. • Sensory Tips: Wonderfully tranquil garden setting with sounds of trickling water, rustling bamboo, and bird song; low acoustic stimulation compared to crowded urban parks. ## Similar picks in Virginia Beach - [Chesapeake Holiday Light Display at Chesapeake City Park](https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/activities/chesapeake-holiday-light-display-at-chesapeake-city-park--listing-e55abfb92cf2911eb93500bc) — Nov 26 – Dec 31 · 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM · Chesapeake City Park · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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