Sandy Bottom Nature Park

Category: City park

Address: 1255 Big Bethel Rd, Hampton, VA 23669, USA

Phone: +17578254657

Reviews

Flora Papadimitriou

Jun 25, 2022

Amazing dog park! Lots of shade, water provided, and plenty of tenis balls laying about! My dog and I had a wonderful time escaping the heat in the amazing canopy of trees here along with a small view of the water! What a great gem to have found so close to home! We will certainly be frequent visitors now!

Jasmin B

May 30, 2022

This is very clean park, with an incredible dog area. It is very spacios and well fenced to let your dog off leash. A leash is required outside of the dog area. However there are many gorgeous paths and opportunities to explore and have fun!

DG

Mar 28, 2022

A great place for photography. Lots of nice trails, saw several eagles and an egret on a very cold and windy day. There is an observation tower to view the wildlife. Also has a really nice shaded picnic area, campground and yurts and boat rentals. There were some bugs by the water, so may be buggy in the warmer weather.

Mark Chay

Jan 18, 2022

A little run down with some abandoned areas however great selection of trails which are all very beautiful. Bark Park Pass is a little too expensive for what it is. Most of the staff is polite.

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Questions & Answers

Is there paddleboating here

L Boog | Jan 12, 2018
Deb Graham | Jan 13, 2018

Yes

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Are they open through out the whole year

Hailey Ray | Jan 12, 2020
Sandy Bottom Nature Park (Owner) | Jan 13, 2020

The Nature Center if closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas. The park itself is closed on Christmas.

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How much is the entry?

Liliana Beltran | Jan 11, 2021
Tina Rodriguez | Jan 12, 2021

U only pay for the dog park and the water sports.

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Can a family have a crab feast here?

Burton Mack | Jan 12, 2020
Daniel C | Jan 13, 2020

You can :) just no alcohol

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Can you ride bikes there?

John Matthis | Jan 11, 2021
Tina Rodriguez | Jan 12, 2021

Yes you can ride bikes

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Anyone know how many poke stops are here?

Kerry Cutler | Jan 11, 2021
Brenda Gervais | Jan 12, 2021

There are approximately a dozen. On the trails, etc.

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How do you register for the dog park? I am not a Hampton resident but it is the closest/best looking dog park.

Brenna A | Jan 11, 2021
Catherine Vance | Jan 12, 2021

The same place you go to pay your taxes, and I believe that is the treasury department

Is this park free and open to the public (just for trails and walking)?

Steven N | Jan 12, 2020
Sandy Bottom Nature Park (Owner) | Jan 13, 2020

There is no park fee. The Nature Center where reptiles are is also free.

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Is it possible to swim here?

E | Jan 12, 2019
Randy Willoughby | Jan 13, 2019

You are not supposed to swim in the lake.

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Can dogs go off leash here?

K P | Jan 12, 2019
Steve Kudrick | Jan 13, 2019

Yes, in the dog park if they are registered with sandy bottom

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Can u swim there?

Tim Verkooijen | Jan 12, 2019
Joanne Applegate | Jan 13, 2019

No but its a great family. Environment.

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Do you have a building for indoor events like wedding receptions?

Frederick Forde | Jan 12, 2019
Kesh thanks you too | Jan 13, 2019

Yes, contact info posted on the bulletin board outside ranger station. Also you can call Hampton city parks and rec

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How is the main trail since the recent snow?

Kristi Milton | Jan 12, 2018
小河湾湾 | Jan 13, 2018

Will wait to after the snow is gone

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Is there outdoor work out equipment there? (Like pull up bars, or parallel bars

Cristian Velasquez | Jan 12, 2018
Angelic Hatton | Jan 13, 2018

No...a walking trail, though.

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Do you sell one day fishing permit

George Taylor | Jan 12, 2018
Matt Jarman | Jan 13, 2018

No, you have to purchase a VA freshwater fishing license. You can purchase one at any wal mart, bass pro, or online. VA DGIF has an app as well

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Does this cost money?

Kaitlin Winder | Nov 12, 2021
W Charity | Nov 13, 2021

SBNP is a city run park that is open to the public. No entry fee. Trails, playground, & fishing pier are free and open to the public from sunrise to sunset.

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Is there a boat ramp for personal small boats st Sandy Bottom

A Google User | Aug 14, 2021
Nicole Cavallaro | Aug 15, 2021

No just for the rentals.

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Do you have horses to ride

Sandra Jacobs | Jul 15, 2021
reynerio velasquez | Jul 16, 2021

No

Can you swim there?

Pam Murphy | Jul 15, 2021
Sandy Bottom Nature Park (Owner) | Jul 16, 2021

There is no swimming allowed in either lake.

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Public bath on trails?

Edward White | Jan 11, 2021
Sam King | Jan 12, 2021

Not on the actual trails.

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Can I fish while the park is closed?

Jaden C | Jan 11, 2021
Alexander Mansfield | Jan 12, 2021

No, you're not supposed to be at the park after sunset. But most locations have signs that give specific times for fishing. And this one does not, so there's not supposed to be any fishing in the ponds

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Are atvs allowed in the park

Andre Williams | Jan 11, 2021
william keller | Jan 12, 2021

No atvs allowed on paths, a electric e-bike mite go unnoticed.

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Can i put a jon boat in there

William Harris | Jan 11, 2021
Mike Ipock | Jan 12, 2021

No. But they have them for rent. Trolling motors not allowed. Water is crystal clear.

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How much is the boat rentals

Robert Johnson | Jan 12, 2020
Sandy Bottom Nature Park (Owner) | Jan 13, 2020

They are $4 per hour or $15 all day. Last boat rental is 1 hour prior to closing which we close at 4:30pm.

What Restraints are near hotel hampton nature trail

Peggy Maggard | Jan 12, 2020
Valerie Newberry | Jan 13, 2020

There are two shopping centers a block from Sandy Bottom with several fast food (Taco Bell, McDonalds, Subway, Chinese) and sit down restaurant (Plaza Azteca, Ruby Tuesday's, Gus's Pizza) options to choose from.

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Are there Pokestops here? If so, how many?

Kerry Cutler | Jan 12, 2020
Lynn W | Jan 13, 2020

Yes. I put several in myself when they were Ingress portals

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Can teens 16-17 rent paddleboats by themselves

Michael Jones | Jan 12, 2020
Deana Miller | Jan 13, 2020

I believe you must be 18 to rent them.

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Can teenagers rent paddleboats by themselves?

Michael Jones | Jan 12, 2020
Sandy Bottom Nature Park (Owner) | Jan 13, 2020

You must be 18 years to rent and at least one passenger 16 years or older

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Hey can teenagers rent paddleboats?

Michael Jones | Jan 12, 2020
alex llorente | Jan 13, 2020

I believe so

Can kids get in the paddle boats with adults of course?

Lashata Bunch | Jan 12, 2020
Sandy Bottom Nature Park (Owner) | Jan 13, 2020

Yes. Paddle boat can hold up to 4 people

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If I'm visiting from Ga and my dogs have their tags are they allowed to be at the dog park or do I have to bring their physical papers also?

Rita Perez | Jan 12, 2020
Shelby Mcclamy | Jan 13, 2020

You can bring them they have to be on a leash. Call for peace of mind though..the employees are awwsome amd so is the park:)

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Can I take my own paddle boat there?

Joseph McQueen | Jan 12, 2020
Chris Thomas | Jan 13, 2020

Yes

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How many miles is it around the lake?

Rodney Futrell | Jan 12, 2020
TJ Sampson | Jan 13, 2020

Honestly there isn't a single trail that goes around the lake, it's a combination of trails. I do the longest trail is 3.3 miles and the lake is much shorter. Sorry I can't give a more exact distance.

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Can i dk camping there ?

Andrea Olmedo | May 16, 2021
Brian Gates | May 17, 2021

How much to camp there

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Who would I talk to about an incident with the park ranger ?

Ej “Ej” Walle | Jan 12, 2020
Donnie Hawkins | Jan 13, 2020

The park is run by The City of Hampton. I would suggest contacting them and ask to speak with the Director of Park Services.

my question is can we rent camp tent ?? how much per night thank for anwere

Maryann Tuazon | Jan 12, 2020
Sandy Bottom Nature Park (Owner) | Jan 13, 2020

Yes we do have camping. We have 9 individual campsite, 2 group sites and 4 yurts. All camping is primitive.

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Are you aware that there are rattlesnakes roaming the trail?

Tony Wade | Jan 12, 2020
Tony Wade | Jan 13, 2020

I have seen a large one

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Can you have a bike on the trail

blueshark 923 | Jan 12, 2020
Rodney Futrell | Jan 13, 2020

Yes you can. My experience https://youtu.be/EVIwH2mWVwo

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Is there a dog park there

A Cor | Jan 12, 2019
Berzelius Paragot | Jan 13, 2019

Yes, it is very nice and shaded. There are also a lot of trails for walks.

Are there BBQ grills

David The Cabbie | Jan 12, 2019
helen watson | Jan 13, 2019

Yes, plenty

Can you pedal boat in the rain

Katie Jones | Jan 12, 2019
Dominick Teague | Jan 13, 2019

I wouldn't see why not.

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How much is the paddle boats?

Jessica Tugwell | Jan 12, 2019
You Are Absolutely Right | Jan 13, 2019

$4/hr.

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Is there a place to set up a tent and actually camp?

Seth Blackerby | Jan 12, 2019
Winston Greenwell | Jan 13, 2019

Yes the have a small camping area with about 10 sites. Rest rooms are located about a quarter mile away back a parking lot.

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Is there a frisbee golf course at the park?

Brett Bradshaw | Jan 12, 2019
Lisa Johnson | Jan 13, 2019

No

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Can you fish in park

Darlene Kerrick | Jan 12, 2019
Hitech | Jan 13, 2019

Yes

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What types of fish are caught here ?

Jammie Wooden | Jan 12, 2019
Brian Rueger | Jan 13, 2019

Typical fresh water fish for this area. Large mouthed bass.

Is there a dumping station for rvs

Domo Owens | Jan 12, 2018
小河湾湾 | Jan 13, 2018

If you're looking for RV camping place and services, check it on Newport News Park website, it has a very big camping ground that can hosts many RVs

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