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Riverfront City Park
Park
Riverside green area with a playground, an amphitheater, a carousel & the Eco Earth Globe sculpture.
4.70 (4.8K reviews)
2
Minto-Brown Island Park
Park
898-acre site with paved trails in open & wooded areas, picnic & play areas & an off-leash dog park.
4.70 (2.4K reviews)
3
Lake Spring Park
Park
👍👍 Lake Spring Park is so peaceful and I love watching the ducks and looking at the fish. I hope they get both fountains fixed. You can walk around the park whole looking at the beautiful scenery!!! I stop by the park every time I go to Roanoke.
4.70 (658 reviews)
4
Riverfront Park
Park
👍 A really beautiful small park to come and relax with your family. It was well taken care of and it felt safe. I also seen people have dogs so it’s dog friendly. Seen people riding bicycles so brings your too and have fun for a few hours here.
4.70 (394 reviews)
5
Misery Islands
Park
👍👍 Beautifully maintained island by the trustees. Bathrooms, trails, nice beach area, public moorings. Neat ruins to explore as well. Trees lovely for climbing. Nice shade.
4.70 (86 reviews)
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Walden Preserve
Park
👍👍 Absolutely love walking these trails. They have a system that lets you scan a QR code on your phone and it shows you exactly where you are on the trail. There are tons of wild life and rivers that go across the paths. You will go though some mud so boots are recommended. I have seen beavers (maybe a...
4.70 (55 reviews)
8
Bush's Pasture Park
Park
Verdant, 90-plus acre park featuring flower gardens, playgrounds, trails, tennis courts & more.
4.60 (3.3K reviews)
9
Salem Willows Park
Park
Storied park since 1858 boasting a carousel, arcade & food vendors, plus a beach & outdoor concerts.
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4.60 (3.3K reviews)
10
Salem Common
Park
Founded in the 17th century, this village green with monuments was once used for militia training.
4.60 (1.9K reviews)
12
Forest River Park
Park
This riverfront park with beaches, picnic areas & a playground also offers a living history museum.
4.60 (686 reviews)
13
Wes Bennett Park
Park
Public green space featuring playgrounds & a basketball court along with a splash fountain.
4.60 (433 reviews)
14
Collins Cove Park
Park
👍👍 Found a place to park and it just happened to be right by this beautiful park. Lots of doggos and their humans having fun!
4.60 (154 reviews)
16
Let's All Play Park
Park
👍👍 This is a very cool little park with unique play equipment that is tailored for all abilities. It has a neat water feature for summer play and the ground is soft and bouncy to reduce injury from falls. It’s also just fun to walk on. There are lots of things to climb on. Just a word of advice, make s...
4.60 (104 reviews)
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Remond Park
Park
👍👍 This is a nice, small park by the ocean and right next to the Essex Bridge. It’s an enjoyable place to take in the ocean air, take some photos, read or write, or just simply sit and soak in the scenery. I’ve biked to this spot quite a few times and always find it to be a great place to just pause an...
4.60 (41 reviews)
18
Winter Island Park
Campground
Marine recreational park with seasonal RV & tent camping, a boat launch, lighthouse & historic fort.
4.50 (683 reviews)
19
Longwood Park
Park
Scenic city park with play structures, trails, covered picnic tables & outdoor performances.
4.50 (597 reviews)
20
Field of Dreams, Inc.
Park
Wooded park featuring a large playground for all ages, fitness & hiking trails & performance stage.
4.50 (459 reviews)