Elizabeth River Park is a newly restored and expanded park under the Jordan Bridge in South Norfolk. There is a playground, a dog park, a gazebo, an adult exercise area with equipment, tables and shelter.

Elizabeth River Park is located at 1400 Elizabeth River Way, Chesapeake, VA  23324. Phone: (757) 382-6411, Fax: (757) 382-8418,

From the Elizabeth River Park’s web site:

New and improved amenities will include:

• Ship’s Store Combo Building with Restrooms and Covered Pavilion
• Paved Parking Lots throughout
• Multiple Shelters and Gazebos throughout the Park
• Improved Docking Facilities
• Additional Restroom Building near Playground
• Dog Park
• Large Gazebo with Stage with view of Waterfront
• Numerous Benches along the Waterfront
• Paved Trail placed around Park with ADA access

The Elizabeth River Park, located on the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River, has one of the most active boat ramps in the Hampton Roads area. Boaters are able to enjoy easy access to the Elizabeth River and the well-known “Hot Ditch” fishing zone. Boaters can launch and be at the hot ditch in a matter of minutes.

Adjacent to the park is the newly completed South Norfolk Jordan Bridge. This bridge is truly an engineering marvel, spanning the distance between Chesapeake and Portsmouth at a maximum height of 160 feet that allows for huge ships to pass under it.