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.
Wildlife Sightings
Birds Recently Seen at Chesapeake Arboretum:
- Canada Goose
- Mallard
- Ring-necked Duck
- Hooded Merganser
- Mourning Dove
- Red-shouldered Hawk
- Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
- Red-bellied Woodpecker
- Downy Woodpecker
- Pileated Woodpecker
152 species have been reported at this site to date.
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 2026 | 29 | David Gibson |
| 1 Feb 2026 | 16 | Anonymous eBirder |
| 31 Jan 2026 | 18 | David Gibson |
| 29 Jan 2026 | 9 | Rodney Bland |
| 28 Jan 2026 | 20 | Christopher Williams |
Amenities & Accessibility Considerations
Site Amenities
- On-site Parking
- Restrooms
- No Fee or Permit/Pass Requirement
Other Site Amenities: Hiking Trails
Maps & 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.
Site Information
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