Beach Garden Park
Beach Garden Park is a park in Oceanfront, Virginia Beach, best for birding minutes from the Oceanfront, picnics off the tourist track, casual ballfield games.
An 18-acre surprise a few minutes' drive from the boardwalk: half a mile of paved trail and wooden decking carries walkers over tidal wetlands where herons, egrets, red-winged blackbirds, and osprey are regular sightings. Two ballfields, an open playing field, a playground, and three mini picnic shelters round out a park built for neighborhood use rather than tourist traffic, with restrooms open daily from 9 a.m. between May 1 and October 31.
- Free
- Family Friendly
- Dog Friendly
- Hidden Gem
Amenities
- Half-mile paved trail with boardwalk over tidal wetlands
- Two ballfields and an open playing field
- Playground
- Three mini picnic shelters
- Seasonal restrooms (May 1–October 31, open daily 9 a.m.)
Know Before You Go
- Best for: birding minutes from the Oceanfront, picnics off the tourist track, casual ballfield games
- Parking: Free parking on site, per the park's official page.
- Accessibility: The half-mile trail includes paved sections and wooden decking over the wetlands; restrooms are seasonal (May 1–Oct 31).
- Dogs: allowed — Per citywide park rules, pets must be on a physical leash and under control at all times, with owners required to clean up after them.
- Location: 2854 Kilbourne Ct, Virginia Beach, VA
Last verified 2026-07-11.
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