Outdoor Facilities in Chesapeake

Bring your sports event to Chesapeake and embrace the rich natural beauty of Coastal Virginia with our many options for outdoor venues. The city’s central location provides easy access to planners and organizers seeking sports facilities along the Eastern seaboard. From golf championships to club tournaments, Chesapeake, VA has the venue that’s just right for your sporting event.

Tee Off at Chesapeake Golf Courses

Chesapeake’s natural bounty makes for world-class golf courses perfect for your next tournament. The rolling hills at Battlefield Golf Club at Centerville present the newest—and most challenging—layout in the area.

Golf aficionados will love the opportunity to play a round on the Ellis Maples-designed course at Chesapeake Golf Club. In addition to hosting golf tournaments, the club has two clubhouses fit for banquets, brunches, and ceremonies to accompany your golf event.

Play All Day at Multipurpose Athletic Facilities

Western Branch Park is a family-oriented venue in Chesapeake, VA making it ideal for little leagues and club sports. This multipurpose 80-acre site offers a variety of facilities that accommodate softball, soccer, and football matches with lighted fields. The park boasts plenty of amenities, such as hiking trails, tennis and basketball courts, a state-of-the-art playground, and picnic facilities for downtime in between games.

The 90-acre Centerville Park often hosts soccer clubs on its 11 multipurpose fields. Baseball and softball tournaments find a home at Southern Chesapeake Athletic Association Complex featuring 100 sprawling acres, 15 baseball and softball fields, plus concessions, parking, and restrooms.

Tennis aces will love hitting the courts at Greenbrier Sports Park featuring eight lighted tennis courts for tournaments and daily play. Two lighted softball fields and a concession space round out the park’s offerings.

Deep Creek Park encompasses four multipurpose fields, plus four tournament-quality baseball fields and a roster of amenities that make spending a day at the park fun for all. Hiking trails, picnic areas, a dog park, and an inclusive playground provide fun for families and even children with unique abilities, for those sports families attending events with the entire brood that you might need to consider for your event.

Across the street from Chesapeake City Hall, Bells Mill Park features a scenic overlook of the Southern Branch of Elizabeth River and a 2.5-mile circular trail perfect for cross-country meets. The overlook provides a view that’ll draw attendees and keep them coming back.

The Dismal Swamp Canal Trail is a wonderful choice for races, charity walks, and paddling events. In fact, the trail is home to the annual Paddle for the Border and many running and bike races, making it well-suited for your next event based around hitting the water or trails.

Featuring 763 acres of natural beauty and recreational activities, Northwest River Park and Campground is the go-to spot for triathlons. The park also features an 18-hole disc golf course for disc golf tournaments set amidst forested greenery and shade, with some swampy edges for an added challenge.

Build Your Team in the Great Outdoors

And for an out-of-the-ordinary team-building experience in Chesapeake, VA, look no further than Ballahack Airsoft Field. This hardcore style of gameplay presents a perfect opportunity for your team to get to know each other at your next company retreat. With miles of trails, woods, swamps, and clearings centered around the facility, the field provides a satisfying challenge of teamwork and objective accomplishment.

Whether you’re looking for multipurpose fields to host a sports tournament, a park with just the right trail for your next run/walk event, or a practice space for your team, Chesapeake, VA has a bounty of outdoor sporting facilities to consider. Contact Chesapeake Convention and Visitors Bureau to find the location that’s best suited for your sporting event.