Description
Gosnold’s Hope Park is a suburban recreation center with a small tract of undeveloped habitat remaining at the back of the park. The loblolly pine stand is a magnet for mixed winter flocks, as well as some migrating warblers. The west side of the pine forest is bordered by a small tidal slough with emergent vegetation. A large tidal creek that attracts waterfowl and shorebirds forms the eastern park boundary. Wading birds frequent the park during the summer months.
Wildlife Sightings
144 species have been reported at this site to date.
Birds Recently Seen at Gosnold’s Hope Park:
- Great Egret
- Eastern Kingbird
- Red-winged Blackbird
- Pine Warbler
- Northern Cardinal
- Mallard
- Solitary Sandpiper
- Least Sandpiper
- Osprey
- Bald Eagle
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 5 May 2026 | 5 | Bill Reddinger |
| 5 May 2026 | 23 | Sharon Burton |
| 5 May 2026 | 23 | Bryan Barmore |
| 3 May 2026 | 21 | Bryan Barmore |
| 3 May 2026 | 21 | Sharon Burton |
Amenities & Accessibility
Amenities
- On-site Parking
- Restrooms
- Kayak/Canoe Launch
- Boat Ramp
- Birdability Report Available
Other Amenities: Bike Trails, Camping/Lodging, Hiking Trails
Accessibility Considerations
This location has a Birdability Site Review available
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Maps & Directions
Physical Address: 901 Little Back River Rd, Hampton, VA 23669
From Newport News, head east I-64 toward Hampton/Norfolk, take exit 265C toward Armistead Ave/Langley AFB, take the ramp to Rip Rap Rd, turn left onto Rip Rap Rd, turn left onto N King St, turn right onto Little Back River Rd, turn left onto Rockwell Rd, turn right onto Jafferson Ave, take the next right onto Jackson Ave, and turn left into the parking area.
Site Information
Access Requirements:
- Free, Daily 7a.m. - Sunset
Contact Information:
- Phone: 757-850-5116
- Email: 311@hampton.gov
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