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
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
146 species have been reported at this site to date.
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 Considerations
Site Amenities
- On-site Parking
- Restrooms
- Kayak/Canoe Launch
- No Fee or Permit/Pass Requirement
Other Site Amenities: Bike Trails, Camping/Lodging, Hiking Trails
Maps & Directions
Physical Address: 901 E. Little Back River Road, Hampton, VA 23669
From the Previous Site on the Lower Peninsula Loop of VBWT:
From Sandy Bottom Park, return to I-64 East and travel 1.6 miles to exit #263B. Continue approximately 2.5 miles east on Mercury Boulevard/US 258 and follow it to SR 278/N. King Street. Turn left at the bottom of the ramp (north), continuing 0.6 miles to East Little Back River Road. Turn right (east) and drive approximately 1.5 miles (park address is 901 East Little Back River Road).
Site Information
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Contact Information:
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