Description
Once a State Game Sanctuary for white-tailed deer, this aptly named 50-acre park offers woodland, creek, and lake habitats. Deer Park is a multi-use park with an extensive walking trail of particular interest to the wildlife enthusiast. This trail meanders through woodlands of pine, oak , maple, and tulip poplar, mucky lake edges, and grassy banks, and supplies a venue to view nesting and migrant songbirds. Deer Park Lake attracts wood ducks and other dabbling ducks. Take note–this multi-use facility can be extremely crowded during weekends.
Access Note: The small foot bridge that provides access to the 13-acre track trail system has been temporarily closed.
Wildlife Sightings
Amenities & Access Considerations
Amenities
- Accessible
- Hiking Trails
- Information
- Parking
- Picnic
- Restrooms
Maps & Directions
Physical Address: 11523 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA 23601
From I-64, exit onto US-17 South/J Clyde Morris Boulevard, turn left onto Jefferson Avenue, and turn right onto Deer Park Drive to enter the park.
What to Know Before Visiting
The Virginia Bird and Wildlife Trail is a network of more than 500 premier wildlife viewing sites across the state. Walk a nature trail, paddle a river, or enjoy a scenic overlook and you’ll soon understand what makes Virginia a premier destination for birding and wildlife viewing.