Great Bridge Lock Park
About
19 Acres on the Intracoastal Waterway
Great Bridge Lock Park is a 19-acre City of Chesapeake park at the meeting point of the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River and the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal along the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. Families can watch yachts traveling between Maine and Key West make their way through the working lock.
Family Programs
Open recreation for families across walking, playing, and boat watching. Programs include:
- Playground and picnic shelters
- Walking trail along the canal
- Two-lane boat ramp
- Fishing access
- Observation beam over the lock
What's Included
- Free admission
- Picnic shelters
- Boat ramp and fishing platforms
Experience
A unique outdoor stop for boat-fascinated kids who like watching the lock cycle through. Combine with a Great Bridge Battlefield visit nearby for a half-day family outing. Quieter than Fun Forest, better for older kids and a slower pace.