Great Bridge Lock Park | Chesapeake, Virginia
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Review & FAQ:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Where is Great Bridge Lock Park located?
    • 100 Locks Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23320
  • How can visitors contact Great Bridge Lock Park?
    • Phone: 757-382-6411

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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