Newport News Park Discovery Center

Great little kids nature center with great hours including weekends for weary parents looking for something small to do on a rainy day etc. It has exhibits tailored to learning about local trees and animals, fun drawing/coloring activities. And I like the microscope corner that has the blocks connected to a TV so kids can see them on screen vs. through a small lens opening.

A big beautiful park with boating, camping, hiking.
The park offers programs on animals in their natural habitats. May picnic area's also💛

Wow truly a gem !

Great place to experience a variety of family & indivual satisfactions. Personally I utilize the golf facilities the most. Otherwise it may be the most underrated/unknown city facility, especially to new inhabitants out there. From golf, 2 courses, to camping to nature walks to water options, canoeing/paddling boats to picnicking to jogging trails to Archery range. These and other options that I'm not familiar with all monitored by a fine staff of park rangers & staff. Know this becuse I liv. e near a much smaller city park which is well maintained most of the time.Bottom line, well worth the time to explore & enjoy.. A welcome release of every day stress for a while. Don't usually respond to these requests but so glad you asked.. HATS OFF TO THE CITY ON THIS ONE!!

Great place for the kids to learn @ animals. The Park Rangers are very friendly and helpful.

Beautiful location. Staff is very helpful and extremely knowledgeable

Great trail at this park for easy level 1 run

Loved it! Easy simple yet pleasent & informative! 💗💗

Wonderful, so knowledgeable, very kind and friendly

The park is always a great visit

Beautiful sunny day here.

Had a great nature walk

My favorite hiking spot

Fun to identify animals

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