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Chesapeake Arboretum, Chesapeake, VA

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Chesapeake Arboretum

A 51-acre city-run arboretum in Chesapeake with forest trails, labeled trees, and a historic farmhouse.

624 Oak Grove Road, Chesapeake, VA 23320 · Chesapeake, VA

About Chesapeake Arboretum

This 51-acre public arboretum in Chesapeake focuses on plant life and environmental awareness through exhibits, learning programs, and research. Its trail network winds through mature hardwood woods with many tree and plant types, and some trees carry common and Latin name labels for easy identification. Seasonal highlights include fall fruiting trees and spring blooms in a stewartia grove. The site also holds the Caleb Williamson Farmhouse, whose history spans a family homestead, a dairy operation, and a later city acquisition. Volunteers help maintain the grounds, and the city offers children's nature classes and facility rentals.

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