Chesapeake Arboretum | Chesapeake, Virginia
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Review & FAQ:

  • What is the Chesapeake Arboretum?
    • The Chesapeake Arboretum is situated within the center of Chesapeake, Virginia and encompasses forty-eight acres that it calls “Nature’s Classroom.” It promotes environmental and horticultural awareness through research, education, and plant displays.
  • What special designation does the Chesapeake Arboretum have?
    • The arboretum is designated as a “Virginia Treasure”, a state initiative for highlighting the important recreational, scenic, historic, and ecological lands throughout Virginia.
  • What features and activities can visitors enjoy at the Chesapeake Arboretum?
    • The park includes around three miles of trails for walking and hiking, picnic areas, the three-acre Lake Hughes, a wide variety of plants, eight bridges, the Propagation Nursery, the historic Calem Williamson Farm House, and one of the finest trail systems in the state.

624 Oak Grove Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23320, Phone: 757-382-6411

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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