Chesapeake: Animals & Nature

Special Events (including a seasonal corn maze) and Birthday Parties on the Farm. Seasonal baked goods, ice cream and more. The Farmstead indoor space is family-friendly with fun & games that are great for a wide variety of ages. ​Bergey's barnyard offers an up-close and personal experience with farm animals.

Camp Outback is offered as a day camp experience for girls each summer. Campers can enjoy hiking on nature trails, be challenged on the fitness trail, climb the 50 foot outlook tower, canoe on Bells Mill Creek or participate in outdoor classroom activities in one of the four outdoor pavilions located on the property.

4-H provides “learn by doing” opportunities for youth to receive “hands on” experiences through work or activities. 4-H is for all youth, both boys and girls between the ages of 5-18. Summer Camps Available!

A tree sanctuary that hosts an 18th century homestead for enjoyment and education. Extensive walking trails.

Chesapeake Campground offers camping, pavilion rentals, bike rentals, canoe rentals and John Boat rentals. For campers there is also a training room, exercise room, swimming pools, tennis courts, driving range and mini-golf. Seasonal pony rides and hay rides may also be available.

Large park in Chesapeake that includes Fun Forest Children's Playground, a Dog Park, Skate Park, Outdoor Stage, Horseshoe Courts and more.

Art, Camps, Cooking, Creative Writing, Dance, Gymnastics, Kayaking, Martial Arts, Music, Special Needs, Sports Programs, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Toddler Programs, Summer Camps, Yoga, Special Events & more. Homeschool Activities. After School Care available.

Free Admission to Public Planetarium Programs. Registration required

Wildlife refuge with multi-use trails for walking, biking, horseback riding, and an launch area for boating.

We are the Easy Does It Rescue Ranch & Western Riding Academy and we are a full teaching facility (soon to be a 501(c)3 nonprofit status rescue). We have a schooling program for anyone of any age to learn every aspect of the horses. You learn to take care of the horses as if you would own one in the future. Trail Rides available.

Large children's playground within Chesapeake's City Park.

Wildlife refuge with multi-use trails for walking, biking, horseback riding, and an launch area for boating.

You-pick strawberries, pumpkins, sunflowers, Farm market, Educational field trips, birthday parties. Local Produce and local honey. Farm animals and play area daily. Hayrides, barrel train and pony rides

Farm and nursery, an event space and a garden center. Also available: Birthday Parties, Fishing, Riding/Walking Trails, a Playground and a Petting Zoo that is always open to the public. Field trips for schools and homeschooled students are available.

Offering season upick strawberries, blackberries and peaches. During special events pony rides and the barrel train may be available. Playground and farm animals on site.

Local park in Chesapeake with a playground, boating, fishing, hiking, putt-putt course, horse shoes, volleyball nets. Summer camps available at this location.

Weekly child-led adventures at Northwest River Park

Local park in Chesapeake with a fitness trail for walking, running, biking. Fishing platforms and a kids play area on site. Boating is not allowed at Oak Grove Park.

Offering a variety of inclusive outdoor play and exploration experiences to address sensory, social and play issues, while developing children’s sensory and motor systems. Birthday parties available. Now offering academic tutoring!

Horseback riding lessons, Educational Events, Birthday parties.

A small family farm offering riding lessons, sales, camps and pony school. Ages 4 and up.

Tinkergarten® provides the best early childhood education in the healthiest classroom of all—the outdoors. We match families with leaders in their local community who offer activity-based kids classes that help them develop the skills that matter most—all while having fun! Ages 18 months and up.

Triple R Ranch has been a summer camp in Chesapeake, Virginia since 1960 to offer a time-proven and quality summer experience for campers age 7 to 16. Activities include horseback riding, archery, laser tag and more for exciting, new experiences.

Local park in Chesapeake with playgrounds, basketball courts, pickleball courts, athletic fields and more.