Description
This urban multi-use park along the Lynnhaven River is lined on one side by pine woodlands where short nature paths and an observation deck can be found. The pine woodlands attract songbirds like brown-headed nuthatch and pine warblers. The observation deck serves as a place to view the extensive marsh along the river’s edge where ospreys and wintering bald eagles can be seen. At low tide, wading birds frequent the wetland to forage for the killifish and fiddler crabs.
Wildlife Sightings
Birds Recently Seen at Great Neck Park:
- Ring-billed Gull
- Red-bellied Woodpecker
137 species have been reported at this site to date.
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 2026 | 2 | John Cain |
| 13 Oct 2025 | 12 | Loretta Silvia |
| 1 Sep 2025 | 14 | John Cain |
| 9 Aug 2025 | 7 | Adrian Graham |
| 30 Jul 2025 | 10 | June McDaniels |
Amenities & Accessibility Considerations
Site Amenities
- On-site Parking
- Restrooms
- No Fee or Permit/Pass Requirement
Maps & Directions
Physical Address: 2513 Shorehaven Drive, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23454
From Pacific Ave at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, turn west onto 22nd St and travel 0.5 miles. Continue onto I-264 West and travel 1.5 miles. Take exit 21 for First Colonial Rd toward Oceana Naval Air Station. Continue 0.4 miles. Turn right onto First Colonial Rd and travel 2.3 miles. Turn right onto North Great Neck Rd and continue 1 miles. Turn left onto Shorehaven Drive and follow it into Great Neck Park.
Site Information
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