Last updated: July 19, 2023
Place
Great Bridge Lock Park
Quick Facts
Location:
Chesapeake, VA
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Amenities
16 listed
Beach/Water Access, Boat Ramp, Canoe/Kayak/Small Boat Launch, Dock/Pier, Grill, Parking - Auto, Picnic Shelter/Pavilion, Picnic Table, Playground, Recreational Field, Restroom, Restroom - Accessible, Restroom - Family, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Trailhead, Wheelchair Accessible
The Great Bridge Lock Park is in Chesapeake, Virginia and sits on a peninsula bordered by the Elizabeth River and the Albemarle & Chesapeake Canal. The park is named for the Corps of Engineers’ lock which separates the river and canal. The canal itself, opened in 1805, is a man-made waterway which connects the Albemarle Sound in North Carolina to the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia and Maryland and is the oldest continually operating man-made canal in the US.
The 19-acre park offers plenty of recreational opportunities for visitors, including boating, fishing, crabbing, picnicking and more. A boat ramp and floating dock also offers water access to the bodies of water.