Chesapeake Arboretum

Description

The Arboretum consists of 2 acres of gardens, the Caleb Williamson Farmhouse, and 48 acres of woodlands with 3.5 miles of mulched trails. Pick up a trail map from the box along the path near the farmhouse to begin exploring the grounds. Highlights of the trail include crossing a small clear stream that flows through the forest, which attracts reptiles, amphibians, and butterflies and provides a bathing spot for the woodland passerines that frequent the property.

Directions

Address: 624 Oak Grove Road, Chesapeake, VA 23320

From Norfolk, head west on I-264, keep right to continue on I-464 S and follow signs for Chesapeake, continue onto VA-168 S, take exit 13A to merge onto Battlefield Blvd N, turn right onto Oak Grove Rd, and the entrance to the parking lot will be on the left in approximately 0.5 miles. The trailhead is across Oak Grove Rd. from the parking lot.