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Review & FAQ:
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What is the Great Bridge Lock Park?
- The Great Bridge Lock Park is located along the state of Virginia’s Intracoastal Waterway, where the Chesapeake Canal and the Albemarle Canal meet with the Elizabeth River’s Southern Branch.
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Why is the park named Great Bridge Lock Park?
- The park is named for the lock of the Corp of Engineers that separates the canal’s freshwater from the river’s saltwater.
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How large is Great Bridge Lock Park and what does it feature?
- The park spans across nineteen acres of a small peninsula, surrounded by a river on one side and a canal on the other. It features interpretive signage about the lock system, areas for fishing, picnic shelters, a playground, and a boat ramp with two lanes.
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Where is Great Bridge Lock Park located?
- 100 Locks Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23320
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How can visitors contact Great Bridge Lock Park?
- Phone: 757-382-6411
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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