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Sandy Bottom Nature Park

1255 Big Bethel Road, Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-4657
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Ranked #3 of 15 attractions in Hampton
Type: Parks
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Newport News, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

They have a fantastic kids area (IN THE SHADE). They have grills you can back up to with your car. Shelters, a fishing lake with pier. Camp ground and all sits right in the middle of an area where you can shop, eat and go to the movies. How can you beat that. Oh they have trails for hiking and... More

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Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

When I lived in Newport News I would go to this park. It's so nice and really cool that its not only big with lots of play spots and trails but also clean and relaxing. I would just let my daughter play while I sat and read a book or went on a nice long walk. I miss it.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

I love this park. This park has lots of area for bike rides for all ages and they have many family activities. Check events here: http://www.hampton.gov/index.aspx?NID=142 Playground, picnic shelters, nature center, walking paths, bike paths and lots to explore. Paddle boats to rent too and camping. Checkout there story time and Ranger events.

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Newport News, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

Very family-oriented little park. We felt safe and enjoyed the surroundings. People were walking their dogs and children playing on the big playground. A very pleasant place.

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Portland, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

Sandy bottom is a small wooded nature park that has running/hiking trails, a spot to BBQ, a dog park and kayak rentals and a nature center. It is a nice little get away from the "town" atmosphere. I've heard to beware of the rattle snakes but I have not seen them as of yet...so maybe something to look out for... More

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Kutztown, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2013

Hampton City has done a wonderful job of developing a waste area into a lovely free park with a lake, trails, nature center. It is a pleasant way to spend a few hours. There is also a section just for dogs.

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Hampton, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2013

We take our dogs here several times a week for a walk and it is a quite and friendly park to attend. They have a small hidden area where they keep injured animals... always a nice thing to walk up on

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Hampton, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2013 via mobile

Sandy Bottom is a great place to bring the kids. The playground is great and has bathrooms and tables/benches to sit down. The park also has great trails for small hikes and a dog park. We take out Girl Scout troop for nature hikes in the park and the girls love seeing the turtles sunbathing. I know there are other... More

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See 5 more reviews by Roosmom22 for Hampton
Newport News,VA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2013

Sandy bottom offers, fishing, hiking, boating, camping, playgrounds, and a beautiful park. It is an excellent place to get exercise and the parking is nice. They have grills so you can do the cook out thing out the back of your car, they have excellent customer service in the building. They have park patrols , nice bathrooms with out too... More

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Clifton, va
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2012

The staff was friendly and patient. Dress appropriately as mountain temps are often lower than expected with possible winds at higher elevation. Food options virtually non existent so eat prior to your visit.

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