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Experience this beautiful beachfront park! Bay front park features ¾ mile of clean beach. Kayaks and paddleboats are available for rental. There are two picnic shelters with tables and grills, children's playground, restroom facilities available May 15th through September 15th from 10:00AM - 6:00 PM, a stage pavilion for community events and ample open space. Dogs are not allowed in the park from May 15th to September 15th. Park Rangers are on site year-round. Vendors are on-site selling food from May 15th through September 15th from 10am until 6pm. On-site parking is available free for 2 hours. All day parking is available in lots for $2.00 (Buses $5.00) from May 15th through September 15th. The beach and park are open daily from 7am to sunset.  

Gosnold's Hope Park is the second largest developed park in the city consisting of 105 acres. It offers the public eight picnic facilities complete with tables and grills, campsites, restrooms, a public boat ramp, a fitness trail, athletic fields, children's playground, picnic shelters with tables and grills for reservation, and a BMX track. There are 16 Trailer Sites designed for RV use only, no tents are allowed. The space is available 24-hours a day on a first come, first served basis - no reservations are accepted. Campers can stay no more than 14 days in any 30-day period and the $10.40 per night fee includes electricity, water hook-up, access to a shower and sewer dump. Each site features a picnic table and charcoal grill, user must provide own charcoal. Money Orders and Credit Cards are accepted. For additional details call (757) 850-5116.

    If you have your own kayak or canoe and are just wondering where to begin, here are a few Hampton water trails offering spectacular experiences, flora and fauna. You can make the trip as leisurely or rigorous as you choose, but take time to enjoy the view. There's nothing like experiencing Hampton from our waterways! Kayaks and canoes are available for rent by the hour through Hampton Parks & Recreation.     Long CreekBegin at the entrance of Grandview Nature Preserve and paddle to the northern tip of the preserve to a sandy island, known as Factory Point. This is a good place to rest before you paddle back. NewmarketDepart from the floating dock at Air Power Park and continue along New Market Creek toward the Hampton Coliseum. Only by appointment. Back RiverDepart from the dock at Gosnold's Hope Park and follow the Back River. Hampton RiverDepart Sunset Creek Boat Ramp and enjoy views along the Hampton River.