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Monitor Merrimac Overlook Park, located on 16th Street near Walnut Avenue, will be temporarily closed to vehicles due to construction in the area. The Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) is undertaking a project to replace an existing 36 inch sewer line that has corrosion issues. The new sewer line will run from Monitor Merrimac Overlook Park along 16th Street to Jefferson Avenue. A new sewer pipe will also be placed underneath Salter’s Creek, and that will be accomplished with a horizontal directional drill. The park will remain open to foot traffic. Fishermen are encouraged to use the Wavescreen Fishing Pier located at King-Lincoln Park, 600 Jefferson Avenue. We appreciate your understanding. Please call 757-888-3333 with questions
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COVID-19 Updates: See here for opening/closing/cancellation information
Parks and Park Facilities Updates-
(updated 3/9/21)
Open:
ALL Park Trails & green spaces
ALL Picnic Shelters (except 19 & 20)
- First come, first serve
- No reservations
- Not sanitized or cleaned (except trash)
Archery Range (online class required)
Basketball courts
Bike Way & Rentals
Boat Rentals (at Campsite Office)
Campsite Office & Restrooms
Campground & facilities
Disc Golf Course & Rentals
Discovery Center & Restroom
Fido Field Dog Park
Fishing (at all parks)
Huntington Beach
James River Fishing Pier
Leeward Marina
Skate Park (at Riverview Farm Park)
Newport News Golf Club at Deer Run
Newport News Visitor Center & restrooms
Park Restrooms: Campground restrooms are open, Newport News Visitor Center open with restrooms, 9 AM - 5 PM, Newport News Park Discovery Center open weekends with restrooms.
Playgrounds
Closed:
Picnic Shelters 19 & 20 at Newport News ParkPlease note that all openings are subject to change. We ask that you maintain proper social distancing at all times. Feel free to call 757-888-3333 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily if you have any questions about closures before visiting one of our parks.
Newport News has 37 parks located throughout the city. They vary in size from 0.3 acres to over 7,000 acres. You can see all our City Parks and their special features on our Newport News City Parks Chart.
At 7,711 acres Newport News Park is not only the largest in the city, but is also one of the largest municipal parks east of the Mississippi. Explore its features with the interactive Newport News Park Map.
Activities & Features
Some of the features and activities available in various city parks include:
- Archery Range
- Camping
- Disc golf
- Festivals and special events
- Fido Field Dog Park
- Fishing and boating
- Gardens
- Geocaching
- Golf (Newport News Golf Club at Deer Run)
- Hiking, biking, and jogging
- Picnicking and shelter rentals
- Playgrounds
- Skate park
- Sledding
Parks Programs-
9 Signs of Spring https://www.facebook.com/newportnewsparks/videos/225068878853887/
Aquatic Ecosystems https://www.facebook.com/newportnewsparks/videos/248332929641905/
Pollinators https://www.facebook.com/newportnewsparks/videos/276903193350709/
Contact Us
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Parks
Newport News Park Headquarters
13560 Jefferson Ave.
Newport News, VA 23603
Phone: 757-886-7912
Fax: 757-886-7981
Campsite and Picnic Shelter Rental
Phone: 757-888-3333
Landscape Services and City Tree Maintenance
Phone: 757-591-4844