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Williams Farm Park

5269 Learning Cir, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, USA

Overview

Category:Best Outdoor Playgrounds
Location:Virginia Beach, VA

Expert Summary

Detailed Insights

Williams Farm Park excels at combining a serene outdoor environment for daily activities like walks, exercise, and picnics with vibrant, activity-packed special events such as 'Family Fun Park After Dark.' On a regular day, it offers extensive paved and natural trails, open grassy areas for sports, and useful amenities like covered picnic tables, grills, and clean bathrooms. During its advertised events, the park transforms into a hub of family fun with bounce houses (including a dedicated one for toddlers), free food, pop-up sports, arts & crafts, and a lively atmosphere.

Key Highlights

  • Hosts engaging special events like 'Family Fun Park After Dark' featuring bounce houses (including a smaller, enclosed one specifically for toddlers), free food (pizza or tex-mexy food truck fare), pop-up sports, cornhole, a DJ, and arts & crafts.
  • Offers an extensive network of paved and natural walking paths, suitable for leisurely strolls, jogging, or walking pets.
  • Features a large open grassy area ideal for playing various sports like football or general outdoor play.
  • Provides essential amenities including covered picnic tables, grills, clean bathrooms, and water fountains.
  • Includes fitness stations located along trails and within a gazebo for public use.
  • Grants access to two adjacent playgrounds: a newly renovated neighborhood park/playground and an elementary school playground (potentially usable after school hours).

Standout Features

  • Availability of free food (pizza or tex-mexy food truck fare) during special 'Family Fun Park After Dark' events.
  • Dedicated small, enclosed bounce house for toddlers during special events, ensuring age-appropriate fun.
  • Clean and functional public bathrooms and water fountains.
  • Multiple covered picnic tables and grills, making it ideal for family meals or cookouts.
  • A variety of walking paths, including paved trails, tree-covered sections, and open sky routes.
  • Generally quiet atmosphere for everyday visits, offering a peaceful outdoor experience.

Perfect For

Toddlers (1-3 years): Excellent during special events, which feature a dedicated small, enclosed bounce house. The newly renovated neighborhood playground is also suitable.
Young Children (4-8 years): Will highly enjoy the bounce houses, arts & crafts, and pop-up sports during special events, as well as the accessible playgrounds and open spaces for free play.
Older Children/Teens (9-16 years): Can engage in pop-up sports, cornhole during events, and utilize the large open areas for organized or spontaneous games. The DJ adds to the appeal during events.
Adults/Parents: Perfect for exercise (walking, jogging, fitness stations), relaxing, picnicking, or walking dogs on a leash. Ample space for sitting and unwinding during events.

Ideal For

Families seeking a peaceful outdoor setting for walks, exercise, and basic play on a regular day.
Parents looking for a venue with excellent picnic and grilling facilities.
Families with toddlers and young children during special events, due to dedicated age-appropriate activities and free food.
Dog owners who want a clean, leash-friendly park with varied walking paths.
Community playdates or multi-family gatherings that benefit from open spaces and amenities.
Attending vibrant, community-focused family events offering diverse activities and good value.

💡Pro Tips from Reviews

  • Check the park's Facebook page for specific dates and details regarding special events like 'Family Fun Park After Dark' to maximize your visit with extra activities and free food.
  • Bring your own sports equipment (e.g., football, frisbee) to take full advantage of the large open grassy areas.
  • Utilize the paved trails not just for walking, but also for stroller walks or exercise, potentially accessing the adjacent playgrounds.
  • Plan for a picnic or cookout by bringing your own food and supplies to use the grills and covered tables.
  • If using the fitness stations, be aware that some equipment might have minor maintenance needs (e.g., squeaks).

Things to Consider

  • Functionality and maintenance of all fitness equipment are not consistently attested; one reviewer noted an elliptical bike was squeaky and could use oil.

Price & Value

General access to Williams Farm Park and its amenities (trails, open spaces, picnic areas, bathrooms) appears to be free. The special 'Family Fun Park After Dark' events offer exceptional value, as they include a wide array of activities (bounce houses, sports, arts & crafts) and free food (pizza or tex-mexy food truck fare), making these specific events highly cost-effective for families.

Accessibility & Special Needs

  • Paved trails are available, which typically support wheelchair and stroller access for general movement within the park. No other specific ADA accommodations are mentioned.

🍎Food & Drink Policy

  • Outside food is encouraged, with the park providing covered picnic tables and grills for public use.
  • During specific special events (e.g., 'Family Fun Park After Dark'), free food (pizza or tex-mexy food truck fare) is provided to attendees.

🚗Parking Info

  • Not explicitly mentioned in the reviews, but it is a park setting, implying free and ample parking is likely available. No details on specific lot size or location are provided.

👥Crowd Levels

  • Generally described as a 'nice quiet place' for everyday use, suggesting lower crowd levels for routine visits.
  • Special events like 'Family Fun Park After Dark' will attract more people, but the park offers 'plenty of space for sitting down to relax,' indicating it handles crowds reasonably well without feeling overly cramped.

🛡️Safety Features

  • No specific safety features such as staff supervision, security personnel, first aid stations, or controlled entry/exit points were mentioned in the provided reviews.

When to Avoid

  • Visiting if you are solely seeking permanent, highly structured children's attractions outside of advertised special events, as daily offerings are more open-ended park amenities.
  • If your primary reason for visiting is to use the outdoor fitness equipment and you expect all pieces to be in perfect, silent condition.
  • Expectations of a completely silent or secluded experience during advertised special events, as these feature a DJ and multiple lively activities.

Pricing/Package/Events

🛡️Safety Policy

  • Helmets and protective pads are recommended.
  • Patrons are expected to follow signs with rules and regulations.
Information extracted from official website • Last updated: Sep 29, 2025

What People Say

What's Great

  • Fun and entertaining activities (mentioned in 2 reviews)
  • Spacious play areas (mentioned in 6 reviews)

Areas for Improvement

  • Parking can be challenging (mentioned in 3 reviews)

Recent Reviews

Miss T

Miss T

a year ago

There is a nice paved trail to get in some steps/exercise or walk the furbaby. I was impressed with the fitness station; I can't attest to the functionality of the equipment. There's a large open area for people to play football or whatever sport you desire. The trail branches off to the neighborhood park/playground [newly renovated] and the elementary school playground [think it can be used after school hours]. There's a small pond that gives you the feel of being in nature. Definitely a nice quiet place to get outdoors.

JB Wallace

JB Wallace

9 months ago

We went here for the summertime "Family Fun Park After Dark" on a Friday night in early August. It was just as advertised on Facebook. This place has everything: bounce houses (even a smaller enclosed one for toddlers), free food (pizza or tex-mexy food truck fare), pop-up sports, cornhole, a DJ who really loved an air horn button, arts & crafts, and plenty of space for sitting down to relax.

Alan Smart

Alan Smart

6 months ago

Great place to enjoy walks on many paths with trees or just blue sky. Has a gazebo with various workout stations including an elliptical bike, which could use a little oil for the squeaks. Lots of grassy area to enjoy walking dogs (on a leash).

L. La

L. La

5 years ago

A nice quiet spot to walk, jog, or play in the grass. It offers covered picnic tables and grills. There are bathrooms and water fountains in this area.

Clemen Estaya (CeCe)

Clemen Estaya (CeCe)

a year ago

A very beautiful and clean Park where you can bring your family and enjoy the outdoors. Absolutely love it

Contact Information

5269 Learning Cir, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, USA

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Opening Hours

Monday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Quick Stats

Overall Rating
4.7
Total Reviews325
Recent Reviews5