Nice little gym hidden away and a giant wasteland of industrial Giants. The park still has a lot of potential. And they are still currently working on it.

Surprisingly cool park. Established trails. Elevation changes, nice views. Fun learning and kids park.

This is my go to spot for meditation and peace. I love what they are doing here. Its truly a hidden gem!!!

Anytime of year this park is awesome. In the summer they have plenty of shade and beautifully landscaped gardens and signed to explain their reason for fixing the park for the ecosystems.

Lots of open space. Beautiful view of nature in all the seasons. There are lots of wild black berries growing along the water for tasting. Very quiet and peaceful despite being so close to a industrial area. Also there is a brand new playground area for kids. This is one of the best nature parks in the area.

Nice little park for the kids. Will have to go back and explore the nature trails...

If you like nature go there! Its quiet and has a playground though at there times their not open. I nice stream for kayaking. (there is a ramp.)

This is a great place for a walk or a kayak launch. I come here a few times a week with my dog for walks. The on site crew is very polite and friendly. Most days there is a Portsmouth police officer on site so its a safe park for family activities. The only downside to this park Fire ants in large mounds. Yes they treat them but they are plentiful. And yes this southern Va. On the water so use caution snakes are around. If you are an out door person check this little park out.

Its smaller than I thought it would be. That worked out to our advantage when our youngest decided he didnt want to walk any more. Theres some beautiful flowers along the front by the parking lot. There are signs indicating that there are trees and plants that you can pick from when the fruit is ripe. Trails are easy to walk and you could take a stroller, wagon, or wheelchair along them with ease. We saw lots of berries along the Osprey trail. None of them were ripe yet. If youre looking for a long hike, go elsewhere. If you just need to get out and walk among the trees or have little ones that cant go far, then this place is perfect. It is a lovely oasis in the middle of traffic.

Nice little gem of nature tucked into all the industry around it.

If you want a short nature walk this. Is a good place

Lovely kids equipment here that isnt out of the box like most other parks. There is also a book exchange. Lots of lovely sunny and shady trails. You cant beat the variety at this hidden gem!

What a gorgeous park!! The wonderful, knowledgeable staff led us on a walk around the grounds and shared information on edible plants, wildlife, and their work. Looking forward to returning to the park with my family, especially for the kayak tours once it warms up!

Its always quiet here. I usually ride my bike there and either ride through or just walk the trails. Sometimes there is wild life. Other times it is earily quiet. The Stainless steel sculptures are quite the pieces of work. I understand they are trying to revitalize nature in this once damaged ecosystem. But there is just something about the big ugly silos in the back drop of the spectacular art.

Very nice nature trail and a place to go canoeing great overall experience.

Walk it almost every morning with my boys. I love it here

Small but very nice park. Nice, easy trails. Pretty area with lots of birds.

This Nature Park is getting better and better trails are near the views are great the signage is educational

Take an allergy pill and put on bug spray before you go, heavily pollinated and lots of mosquitos!

Great park for kayaking to the Elizabeth River and walking nature trails. Can kayak around the Jordan Bridge towards downtown Norfolk. This park also has nature classes for the entire family, workshops for children and a nice playground or just a nice brisk walk.

We came for a homeschool field trip and had a great time even though the weather was chilly. We are going to come back when it warms up to go on one if the bird watch walks. The kids enjoyed playing in the playground. If you get a chance to go, it is a good nature and educational experience for the whole family. Learning all about the efforts that are going into cleaning the pollution is wonderful to see.

Restoration process is very important for old industrial areas. Im not sure how bad off the site was but any improvement to our damaged Earth is important. Read Wilding by Isabella Tree for insightful significance.

Stopped by Paradise Creek for exercise by way of a nature walk.Very accommodating, and pleasant.. Theyre set up properly by way of a snack shack for a few quick drinks or snacks.

This is a nice natural area. They offer trails that meander around wetlands and a wooded area. They are a great display of the recreation/reconstruction of the natural process. Meaning they are stimulating a dry area into a flourishing area. You are able to volunteer as well as take part in community activities throughout the year. You will see a variety of birds and maybe a creature or two by the water. Walk through the wooded area and they have a few bird and bat houses attached to trees.

Portsmouth works so hard to make it beautiful. This place is truly beautiful. It brings out how amazing Portsmouth is.

I realize that the directed parking won’t always be there. Still there is free parking. But is was accompanied by superb planning and execution by the Elizabeth River Project. The modest trails seemed to have many native plants and were beautifully complemented by sculpture art. The elevation changes on the trails were modest and likely wheelchair accessible. The kayak and canoe access is a real bonus because the waterway success in creating a clean waterway conducive to exciting variety of birds. The provisions for educating youth on the site is a great opportunity for making nature appealing to both young and old.

I love this park. It gets a little buggy but that is kinda to be expected at a park.

Its okay. Good for jogging and walking, but not for wee ones.

I realize that the directed parking won’t always be there. Still there is free parking. But is was accompanied by superb planning and execution by the Elizabeth River Project. The modest trails seemed to have many native plants and were beautifully complemented by sculpture art.The elevation changes on the trails were modest and likely wheelchair accessible. The kayak and canoe access is a real bonus because the waterway success in creating a clean waterway conducive to exciting variety of birds.The provisions for educating youth on the site is a great opportunity for making nature appealing to both young and old.

This place is so peaceful

Low tide - but still an oasis in an industrial area. Fun paddle.

This park used to be a dumping ground. It was reclaimed by the city and resources federal local and state have been utilized to restore the wetlands and create a natural environment filled with plants and trees that are Native to Vitginia. It serves as a teaching tool for our public schools and Virginia citizens within the city of Portsmouth.When you first arrived to the park it seems so small but as you walk around and observe the different habitats and plant collections you begin to notice the bat boxes attached to the trees, the little animals crawling on the forest floor and the wonderful walking trails and bridges that run throughout the park.

What a wonderful place to wander around and learn something new about nature!

What a nice park. A surprise hidden gem next to the historic Craddock neighborhood in Portsmouth. Lovely wildflowers!

Very nice spot to go and walk

The park is urban and industrial. Industrial businesses surround the park at the marshlands of Paradise Creek and continues into Elizabeth River. It appears things could be easily be quite a mess but the neighboring industries have been included in the park partnership to clean up and keep areas and waterways clean. There are several short, connecting trails, some wooded, marsh, and water. A good selection of presentations and guided tours are offered, many at no cost. There is a kayak launch, you can bring your own kayak, or let them provide all gear and take their guided tour. Staff and volunteers are working on a community garden of native edibles, mostly berries at present. Neighbors will be welcome to pick and enjoy.

Grandson and his dad really liked the ship

A very beautiful, peaceful, place to go and just walk, look at the beauty, and soak it all in!

Nice quite and good for kids.

Well to get there you must have easy pay because you have to cross a bridge. If not your car will be photographed and just wait for the bill in your mail. The location is beautiful but bring mosquitoes repellent.

What an amazing walk I had through this park! Very nice trails that connect throughout. Beautiful views and great information as you walk along. Definitely one of my favorites where I will become a regular here.

Best ever i wish there was more parks like this. I had the best time ever great fishing spot in portsmouth. Awesome boat launch cool art structures. Great location. Cool location. Craddock needs a positive place to create community. This is the place to start. I love this town. Awsome community.

This is a nice nature park, I have been only an handful of times but each time I have seen maybe one or two other people which is a nice break from other more utilized parks. I would not recommend visiting this park alone if you are a female due to the isolated & some what secluded nature of this park & the rather questionable surrounding neighborhood.

Prettt quiet with informational plaques all around the park... If you walk across the bridge within the park you can take a walk around the entirety. A good place to be. Different trails and even a little playground for children.

Really nice park. It has good views and solid trails with a few puddles and it never seems too busy. A great place to walk, run, meditate, or do yoga without attracting the wrong attention. Its a very peaceful place and once you leave the parking lot it has a completely different atmosphere from the rest of Portsmouth which is cool.

I really love this place! Its amazing to see a place that was nothing more then a place for vagrants, homeless people and drug dealers be turned into something so beautiful!

Cool place nice trails flower beds need attention looks like theyre short-staffed

Nice and quiet. Great loop to walk around. My friend and I rode our bikes over, wouldnt recommending biking as the trails are narrow. Great place to relax and enjoy nature.

Nice little park with kayak access. Not the most picturesque area, but its a nice park in what is otherwise a rather non-descript part of town.

Get a good walk in and enjoy the nature. They have little signs and markers so it can be an educational experience as well. Lots of community involvement and activities here so pay attention to their events announcements. Its a little bit of a walk to the kayak launch, but not too bad. Its always quiet and peaceful here.

Great pack great view. Very nice place to visit. Full of nature.

Nice place to walk around.

Great trails, wonderful place to launch a kayak, nice and peaceful! A lovely place to go!

I enjoyed a walk and picnic here.

My favorite place

Nice little park in Portsmouth. They have really worked hard to restore this area and make a clean accessible nature park for all the enjoy!

June 2019 all vegetation is getting seriously overgrown. Bridge is closed for repairs! Whats up with this mess??? Used to be great place.

Beautiful but theres no shade at the playground for parents and babies

Simple loop, wide and flat. A few good spots to enjoy a view. Great place to go for a walk, wasnt all to exciting to bike though.

Clean and quiet! Not much for walking/hiking trails. Kind of short to me and very narrow. But it was a nice (and shorter than excpected) visit

Will maintain lots of trails to choose from getting really pick your own distance you want to walk both and woods and next to the water is excellent park for walking and doing nature

Plan a visit this Summer with my Lab. Looking forward to coming. Pictures show a nice place to visit.

Great park that theyve put a lot of work into restoring, the trails are clean and well maintained, and the childrens playground is a lot of fun!

Its a relaxing place to just go and take a walk or jog. They keep it pretty well maintained. There is no lighting on the trails... but I guess they expect you to vacate before it gets dark.

A nice set of short trails winding around a creek and through a wooded area. Its relatively new so there are solid foot bridges and benches for resting. My dog loves going here and admittedly, theres not much else like this in Portsmouth.

Nature is awesome! I wish it wasnt being destroyed so quickly everywhere.

Series, quite and beautiful, will return

This is I still consider a fairly new parkand it not a bad one but it still has a way to go to get a better rating. I Recommend that if you want to try itdo so.

Wonderful place to go well be going back

Unbelievable beauty and awesomeness in Portsmouth. Seriously, where did this come from???

Beautiful scenery and paths that are very easy to walk.

Beautiful views

Good place for people with door intereste

Amazing park with great trails and lots to see!! This is a must see!!!!

Nice place.

This was a nice rendition of cleaning up a community site. The project was supported and funded by a multitude of organization, and the footprint for cleaner community business was set as an example. The bridge getting to and from the park was unbelievably high, and the park overall was a nice walk. The tree were interesting species. I thought it was a good example of community education and collaboration.

Day camping is permitted park closes at night.

Nice place to run. Trails marked well and scenery is nice.

Great place to go fishing

You can find wild black raspberries this time of year (July)! There is a high biodiversity in this park, and it is a wonderful place to go.

Nice place for a walk, or run. Close to Planet Fitness if you would like to incorporate it into your routine. Or, just out for a stroll. Can be a bit noisy with industrial areas nearby.

Excellent play area and walking path

Beautiful park and views... great for a leisurely walk or burn some calories canoeing. Great for the entire family.

Nice place great for kids

Very serene setting perfect for escaping the hustle and bustle of the city. The venue that day was one sponsored by the Elizabeth River Group, a service day for volunteers to help with conservation projects and a tidy up of the trails.

Been here once. It was very clean, the people were nice and the park over all was very well maintained.

Pretty decent park it is a great place to exercise and clear your mind

Not much of a hiking trail. Just over a mile around. Lots of overgrown shrubs and brush which they call wild flowers. Bring the bug spray. Lots of horseflys and mosquitoes.

My kids love it

A hidden gem. My favorite park in Portsmouth. Beautiful area with lots of educational signs to learn anout wildlife. Has a kayak launch.

Nice path

Paradise Creek is a nice place for walking, it has many trails. Great scenery, and very educational to learn about the environment.

Absolutely beautiful

Nice views

This park is a fantastic example of wetland restoration and environmental justice in an active industrial/residential area. Go Paradise Creek!

Very peaceful and far nicer then i anticipated.

Awesome Place for the Family and Dogs to have the time of your life great place full of funn

The view is beautiful a

We just love it here

Beautiful park