Great Neck Park
Great Neck Park is a park in Great Neck, Virginia Beach, best for bay-view walks, wedding and event rentals, a quiet break in Great Neck.
Established in 1990, this 70-acre district park sits directly on Lynnhaven Bay in the heart of Great Neck — the neighborhood tucked between the river and First Landing State Park. Wooded walking paths lead to a gazebo overlooking the bay, and the Great Neck Pavilion hosts weddings, receptions, and community events on the same water view. It's a quieter, more residential counterpart to the city's bigger flagship parks, built for a slow bay-view walk rather than ballfields and playgrounds.
- Free
- Family Friendly
- Dog Friendly
Amenities
- Gazebo overlooking Lynnhaven Bay
- Great Neck Pavilion (rentable for weddings, receptions, and events)
- Wooded walking and hiking paths
- Picnic areas
Know Before You Go
- Best for: bay-view walks, wedding and event rentals, a quiet break in Great Neck
- Parking: Free lot off Shorehaven Drive, per the city's general city-park parking policy (Little Island Park's seasonal fee is the lone citywide exception).
- Accessibility: Paved access reaches the pavilion and bay overlook; the wooded walking paths are natural surface. Contact Parks & Recreation for current accessible-route details.
- 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: 2513 Shorehaven Dr, Virginia Beach, VA
Last verified 2026-07-11.
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