Description
The winter season at this public beach brings ample opportunity to view a diversity of diving ducks, gulls, and other seabirds. In the spring and summer, the beach may provide an opportunity to view Atlantic bottle-nosed dolphins.
In order to increase the accessibility of this site for all visitors, this park has beach wheelchairs available.
The park also has an informal kayak/canoe launch, which is located on the other side of the road and offers an access point to explore the extensive salt marshes.
Wildlife Sightings
239 species have been reported at this site to date.
Birds Recently Seen at Little Island Park:
- Virginia Rail
- Great Blue Heron
- Carolina Wren
- Northern Mockingbird
- Fox Sparrow
- Eastern Towhee
- Common Grackle
- Yellow-rumped Warbler
- Northern Cardinal
- Tundra Swan
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2026 | 9 | Peyton Smith |
| 15 Feb 2026 | 35 | Rob Bielawski |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 11 | Doug Graham |
| 11 Feb 2026 | 12 | Al Wildrick |
| 8 Feb 2026 | 22 | Joseph Nizza |
Amenities & Accessibility
Amenities
- On-site Parking
- Restrooms
- Birdability Report Available
Accessibility Considerations
This location has a Birdability Site Review available
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Maps & Directions
Physical Address: 3820 S. Sandpiper Road, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456
From the Previous Site on the Seashore to Cypress Loop of the VBWT:
From Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, return north on Sandpiper Road for 0.4 miles. The park is on the right.
Site Information
Access Requirements:
- Fee, Daily
Contact Information:
- City of Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation: 757-385-7324, landscape@vbgov.com
- Visit Website
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