You guessed it — this park is on the site of a former landfill. There’s a skate park, playground, and Lake Trashmore. One can put together about 2.5 miles on the park’s trails, including a loop around the lake. It’s also a good spot for some hill work, including a killer set of stairs. The park is located in Virginia Beach, between downtown Norfolk and the beach, just off I-264. It’s a popular lunchtime running spot!
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- ~2.5 miles of trails
- Hilly
- At the park
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