Mount Trashmore Park
A city park built on a former landfill, where people fly kites and skateboard on the little hill. It is an early example of landfill reuse in the United States.
Mount Trashmore Park opened in 1974 on a former landfill covered with soil. The hill is about 18 m high, and the park is among the earliest landfill-to-park conversions in the United States. The park has two lakes, a lakeside trail, a large children's playground and a skate park. The grassy hilltop is ideal for flying kites and enjoying views of the city. For visitors it is a relaxed spot, suited to families with children or as a stop while in town. Admission and parking are free.
Opening hours
7:30 am–sunset
Nearby sights
- Adam Thoroughgood House
- Norfolk Botanical Garden
- First Landing State Park
- Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
- King Neptune Statue
- Cape Henry Lighthouse
- Virginia Beach Boardwalk & Oceanfront
- Virginia Beach Fishing Pier