Since only electric motors are allowed, no roaring bass boats or personal watercraft interrupt the tranquility of a lakeside picnic. A network of trails encircles the lakes and invites nature lovers to explore marsh, stream, and forest. A rehab area at the park is designed for treating injured wildlife. Resident Canada geese and nesting or wintering waterfowl make use of the lakes and their perimeters. Beavers build dams on Newmarket Creek that separates Hampton from Newport News.
Raccoons devise new ways to pilfer the bacon, eggs, and cheese from campers breakfast coolers.
The park is located at 1255 Big Bethel Road in northwestern Hampton. From I-64, take Exit 261A onto Hampton Roads Center Parkway. Go right on Big Bethel Road. The park entrance is on the left. There are Fees for camping, rental boats and bicycles, and rental shelters.