Newport News has 36 parks located throughout the city. They vary in size from 0.3 acres to over 7,000 acres.

At 7,711 acres Newport News Park is not only the largest in the city, but is also 1 of the largest municipal parks east of the Mississippi.  Explore its features with the interactive Newport News Park Map.  You can see all our City Parks and their special features on our Newport News City Parks Chart.

Activities & Features

Some of the features and activities available in various city parks include:

• Camping
• Disc golf
• Festivals and special events
• Fido Field Dog Park
• Fishing and boating
• Gardens
• Golf (Newport News Golf Club at Deer Run)
• Hiking, biking, and jogging
• Picnicking and shelter rentals
• Playgrounds
• Skate park
• Sledding

Please see our Seasonal Department Magazine for additional information and a listing of seasonal park activities.