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Mount Trashmore Park
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310 Edwin Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 473-5237
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 473-5237
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
5 reviews for Mount Trashmore Park
Mount Trashmore is a solid entry into Virginia Beach's parks and rec system, with paved walking trails, an extensive playground, and a skateboard park on the far side of the trail. It also sports some wicked breezes and a modest number of picnic areas for the kids.
For runners, the park has marked (more or less accurately) two primary trails. The first, the lake trail, is a relatively flat path that hugs the mountain for the first quarter mile and circles the lake for a path of about 1.42 miles. The second trail is less accurately measured and wraps around the hill portion of the park. Narrow sections near the skate park and the major playground make this trail somewhat difficult to run on peak days and times.
The park technically closes, but if one parks in the adjacent overflow lot (always open) one can use the park to run after / before hours.
Bathrooms are scarce, with one on the lake side and one on the hill side near the playgrounds.
Improvements to the park that I'd like to see (and that would give the park the extra star):
Trails with more / more accurate mile markers and directions. Some of the quarter mile markers are missing. Additionally, it would be hard for someone unfamiliar with the park to judge, say, the figure eight trail listed on their site.
Fitness stations. I've inquired with the city to ask what sort of investment this would entail, as I'd be willing to try to raise the money to do it. So far, I've not heard back.
More bathrooms / water fountains! For the size of the park, there are very few working water stations.
More trees along the path. Trees near Independence Boulevard would serve to dampen traffic noise and exhaust for all.
Grass is too dirty to walk barefoot probably because of the adjacent interstate pollution and other surrounding traffic. Seems less natural than it used to since they added more pavement and quit some of the water features. Also gets crowded due to lack of places to recreate in the area. Unlike most real parks, you should leave before it gets dark since you run a high risk of getting harrassed by bored 'officials' or the cops even if you are just passing through.
Update: the ducks and wildlife were recently gathered up and removed from the park so it's now more barren in appearance - what a sad place this has become.
Even on crowded days Mt Trashmore has room for everybody. Pretty much the best kite flying spot in town. Fishing in the lake is good if you know where to go, but they only allow shore fishing, and you do not need a license here. they used to rent paddle boat, but I am not sure if they still do. The park also boasts a large play ground for the kids, as well as a skate park. Nice place, and a real asset for the city.
"Mount Trashmore Park is 165 acres. The mountain is 60 ft. high and over 800 ft. long, and was created by compacting layers of solid waste and clean soil. The park is open from 7:30am to sunset. Facilities include four large and many small picnic shelters, playground areas, a basketball court, four volleyball areas, parking, a walking trail, vending machines, and restrooms. The park is open from 7:30am to sunset.
The park features two lakes, Lake Windsor located along South Blvd, is brackish water fed by Thalia Creek. Fishing is allowed. Lake Trashmore located along Edwin Dr, is freshwater and is stocked with fish. No private boats are allowed on this lake, but fishing is allowed." - excerpted from the website.
The Mount Trashmore Park is one of the favorite parks for the Hampton Roads residents to watch the fireworks, to kite, or to host the birthday parties. I went there a couple times for the fireworks and it was really nice... until my mother fell and rolled all the way down on this trashmount. LOL. There is a carnival for a week every year in the Spring time (or summer time? it has been a while), so it is awesome to visit the Trashmore for the mini rides and the kites.
Edited - My boyfriend said it is a great place to sled on the snow days (it happens rarely, though).
Love Mount Trashmore. If you're a runner you can do so much here between the hills and trails. Great place for families, pets, everyone! They have a skate park now too.