Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation has a variety of waterway access sites. View Waterway Access Sites Map.

Please remember these important points:

• Much of the land adjacent to the waterways is private property.
• City and state ordinances are enforced at each site. Please abide by any trespassing signs and posted rules and regulations.
• The Virginia Beach Waterway System traverses a unique and varied environment. Please pack out your trash.
• Snakes may be observed and insect populations may be large. Poison ivy, poison oak and sumac are common along some banks.
• The City of Virginia Beach assumes no liability for injury or property damage due to your use of any part of the Waterway System.
• Please call the site prior to making your trip to make sure the information is still current as conditions may change.

Please refer to the following key for the sites below:

• C: canoe access
• K: kayak access
• M: motorized boat access