Fun Forest Playground at Chesapeake City Park
Chesapeake City Park, Chesapeake, VA
Large fenced playground at Chesapeake City Park with separate play areas, paved access, wheelchair-friendly amenities, picnic seating, and room for longer family outings.
The main playground area inside Chesapeake City Park.
Editorial notes
What stands out
This is a very practical family park: fenced, easy to supervise, and strong for mixed-age visits even if it is not marketed as a fully specialized destination playground.
Know Before You Go
- Bring
- Water
- Bring
- Sun protection
- Bring
- Scooters or walking shoes for the larger park
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Seating
- Picnic tables
- Parking
- Pavilions or shelters
- Mixed shade
- Visit type
- Flexible from short stop to half day outing
Read more about this location
Fun Forest Playground is the signature play area inside Chesapeake City Park and remains one of the strongest inclusive public playground options in Chesapeake. The official city page notes that the playground is completely fenced with one entrance and exit gate, includes areas for younger and older children, and offers paved paths, slides, swings, picnic tables, and benches that accommodate wheelchairs. Because it sits inside a larger 90-acre park with trails, shelters, and other amenities, it works especially well for mixed-age outings where one child wants playground time and another needs room to move.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
Check posted weekly hours
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| Monday | 9:30 – sunset |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:30 – sunset |
| Wednesday | 9:30 – sunset |
| Thursday | 9:30 – sunset |
| Friday | 9:30 – sunset |
| Saturday | 9:30 – sunset |
| Sunday | 9:30 – sunset |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Layout
Completely fenced
Layout
One entrance/exit gate
Layout
Separate younger and older children's areas
Mobility
Paved paths
Mobility
Wheelchair-accommodating picnic tables
Mobility
Wheelchair-accommodating benches
Considerations
Official page states many attractions are handicapped accessible, but does not publish a full equipment-by-equipment adaptive feature list.
Mobility features
Ground-level play
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
900 City Park Drive
Chesapeake, VA, 23320
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Sources & Updates
Source-checked Apr 11, 2026 against 1 public source
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 11, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 1 public source
Public sources
- City of Chesapeake - Chesapeake City Parkcityofchesapeake.net
Official facility page contains the best public details for Fun Forest Playground.
Checked: name, address, phone, hours, fenced layout, younger and older play areas
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official Chesapeake City Park facility information.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.