Huntington Park
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The Huntington Library in December is still so beautiful✨
Qilla
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Pasadena's Stunning Gardens 🌸
Abigail
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Catching autumn in Los Angeles 🍂
Isolyn
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A Hidden Gem for Littles – Big, Fun, and Peaceful! Fort Fun located at Huntington Park in Newport News is an absolute dream for families with young kids! The playground is huge and incredibly fun, with a pirate ship and treehouse theme that kept my toddler exploring non-stop. There’s so much to climb, swing, and slide on—plenty to keep little ones busy for hours. We arrived around 8:30 AM and were the first ones there, which was perfect for some peaceful playtime before it got busier around 11:00 AM when the older kids started to show up. That early window was just right for my 4 year-old and me to enjoy the playground and then have lunch nearby the lake in the shade—such a serene, relaxing spot. There are benches and picnic tables in both the sun and the shade, which made it easy to find a comfy place to sit and eat. I was also pleasantly surprised that the bathrooms were very clean for a park, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. This park really has it all—space, creativity, convenience, and calm. Highly recommend for a kid friendly morning and afternoon out!
Morgan Johnson
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It is Bayside, so don't expect to surf or boogey board here. It is a slower, more gentle surf here with marked bouy lines indicating safe areas. It is shallow for quite awhile too so no fear of sudden drop-offs. This is a small place but good for kids or weak swimmers. . Amenities are scarce, so bring your own snacks and drinks, and be kind and responsible to pick up after yourself. I would enjoy seeing more trash cans because some folks are just nasty. There is only one shower tower so you will stand in line to use it. Bathrooms are poorly maintained with a hideous briney, slippery, urine soaked slime. Watch your kids or grandkids here. Footware is mandatory. I noticed several vehicles without placards or disabled plates in some handicapped spots, too. That's not so cool for some, including me,as I am a disabled combat vet. Overall it's a small but cool place if you pick good hours to go there because you can avoid most of the negative stuff I'm posting.
Rick Davis
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Ordinarily I'd give all free parks and beaches 5 stars simply because they are free but although this park is still quite aesthetic, the water is not the best to go into. There are even signs warning there may be hazardous material in there so enter at your own risk. There is also a bit of trash here and there but that's a people problem, not the park's fault. Swimming aside, this is still a very nice area just to walk around in the off season and enjoy the sand and the sound of the gentle waves. There are volleyball nets, restrooms, a lifeguard center, shelters, a couple of benches, and a kids playground. The kids playground is pirate themed and there's plenty of things for the kids to climb and burn energy on. There is one particularly whimsical looking tree across from the shelters that would be great for a photoshoot.
Denice “Dinnie in Virginnie” Donovan
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Nearby Attractions Of Huntington Park
James River Fishing Pier
Fort Fun
World's Best Comics & Games
Virginia War Museum
Design & Consign LLC
Huntington Beach

James River Fishing Pier
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Fort Fun
4.7
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World's Best Comics & Games
4.5
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Virginia War Museum
4.7
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Nearby Restaurants Of Huntington Park
Crab Shack on the James
Anna's Pizza
Monty's Penguin
What-A-Burger
Forrest Seafood Kitchen
Tastefully Philly Cafe
The Katt
Panda Express
Subway

Crab Shack on the James
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Anna's Pizza
4.4
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Monty's Penguin
4.5
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What-A-Burger
4.3
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Basic Info
Address
Newport News, VA 23601
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Phone
(757) 886-7912
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Website
nnparksandrec.org
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Reviews
Overview
4.4
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Ratings & Description
outdoor
relaxation
family friendly
pet friendly
Description
Huntington Park is a city located in the south central region of Los Angeles County, California, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 58,114, of whom 97% are Hispanic/Latino and about half were born outside the U.S.
attractions: James River Fishing Pier, Fort Fun, World's Best Comics & Games, Virginia War Museum, Design & Consign LLC, Huntington Beach, restaurants: Crab Shack on the James, Anna's Pizza, Monty's Penguin, What-A-Burger, Forrest Seafood Kitchen, Tastefully Philly Cafe, The Katt, Panda Express, Subway
