Buckroe Beach and Park

Posted to: Beaches Hampton

Quick Facts
Hours: Opens: 8:00 AM; Closes: 6:00 PM Amenities: Public beach, boardwalk, concerts, personal watercraft and charter fishing rentals, picnic shelter, restrooms. Other Amenities: Outdoor pavillion. Parking: Parking is free

Quick Facts

Hours:
Opens: 8:00 AM; Closes: 6:00 PM

Amenities:
Public beach, boardwalk, concerts, personal watercraft and charter fishing rentals, picnic shelter, restrooms.

Other Amenities:
Outdoor pavillion.

Parking:
Parking is free

Located on the edge of the Chesapeake Bay, Buckroe Beach is ideal for those looking for a long, sandy shoreline and gentle surf. Cyclists and strollers navigate the paved boardwalk and lounge on the grass. Summer concerts can be heard in the outdoor pavilion. There are sheltered picnic tables, restrooms and a fishing pier. Rentals available nearby include charter fishing and personal watercraft.

Special Features:
Biking, Run/Walk Trails, Fishing, Swim, Windsurfing, Waterskiing, Boating, Kayaking, Canoeing.

Buckroe Beach and Park
End of Pembroke Avenue
Hampton VA 23664
City of Hampton Customer Call Center: (757) 727-8311; Buckroe Beach phone number: (757) 850-5134; parksrec@hampton.gov
http://www.hampton.gov/parks/buckroe_beach.html

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Five Stars June 15, 2008
since moving to VA from CA 2 years ago we have watched the improvements at Buckroe and as residents in the area, we are pleased. its too bad the dog park area has been removed to make way for new construction & parking, i wonder if they will be putting in another one? i hope so, because while i like dogs & want to see them have a place to run & play, i don't want them on the beach. i don't love YOUR dog as much as YOU do, nor do i trust it around the children. behavior aside, kids are more precious than animals. we spend a lot of time at the beach, rain or shine, summer or winter - its part of our neighborhood and extention of our backyard so to speak. for those of you that visit, if you make a mess, please clean it up. i don't care what the reputation of buckroe USED to be, i wasn't here then, but its getting nicer & nicer - it takes all of us to keep it clean & safe. come & enjoy - you won't be disappointed.
Reviewer: Kelly J. from Hampton

Five Stars May 29, 2008
Buckroe Beach is a great place to bring the family. Each year my family and I enjoy the beautiful beach, the great parking and the spacious grilling areas. Furthermore Buckroe Beach has venders and live concerts during the week, oh dont forget free movie night. I love this beach and it is a great place to spend the day chilin.
Reviewer: Vance S. from Hampton

Two Stars May 21, 2008
i used to love going to the beach, so today since is was my only day off from school and work i decided to take the half an hour drive even with the gas prices. I decided to take my small four pound well trained dog along with me. When we got there we were having a great time the weather was nice my dog was very excited and i was spending time with my older sister then after about 10 min. of being there some woman comes up and says "you can not have your dog on the beach!" so we went to walk her on the board walk and some man walks up and says "you can not have your dog at the park!" its supposed to be a family park my dog is just as much a part of my family as my mother and she is much better behaved then those little kids iv seen on the beach who use the bathroom in the sand and scream non stop!!! i wasted my only day off from school and in all drove an hour to spend 10 min there before i felt unwelcome.
Reviewer: Rebecca G. from Hampton

Four Stars August 31, 2007
I hadn't been to Buckroe Beach since I was a child - had an opportunity to stop there since there were small craft advisories (I'm a member of FBC- had a boat reservation) and had to wait it out. The beach is clean, much more quiet than VA Beach, peaceful; loved the jetty, has a playground for children.... my friend locked her keys in the car; although AAA came out to help, it was the nice gentleman from the Park Svc who rescued the keys and refused tips - I was very impressed... am planning to visit over Labor Day weekend with my boyfriend and his daughter (who is very excited about the playground!) Kudos to cleaning up and maintaining this beach!!!
Reviewer: Victoria M. from Mechanicsville

Five Stars August 21, 2007
I think Buckroe Beach is a excellent area for walking, taking the kids out to play or just sitting and enjoying the scenery.
Reviewer: Betty A. from Hampton

One Star August 05, 2007
i've heard lots of good things about this park. So my famliy went one weekend. This was the most horibble experience ever.1st we couldn't find parking. 2nd of all my husband was walking our dog and 14 month old when a senior couple told him he had to leave, and they were not very friendly about it. apparently our dog wasn't a member to be at the dog area and no kids are allowed. 3rd a police told my husband and us we had to leave cause of our dog. when ask why he said our dog wasn't registered to be at the park we need to be members to bring our dog. asked how to become members he said we need to pay a fee and fill out paperwork to show proof of ownership and tags. i was like our dog has his tags on his collar. after 15 mins of pure hell. we left and swear never to got there again. nice or not.
Reviewer: Jasmine T. from Norfolk

Four Stars July 29, 2007
Buckroe is for swimming and laying out only. The only way you can do any of the other activities is to rent them from the city. You can Windsurf if you know someone in the area that will let you park in there drive way. If you want to expierence Buckroe better do it this year. The city just sold half of the public parking.
Reviewer: Howard Knight from Hampton

Four Stars May 31, 2007
I love buckroe beach it just need a fishing pier and some more cleaning to the beach area as far as rocks but other then that it is a great family adventure
Reviewer: Dawana E. from Hampton

May 29, 2007
It is a wonderful beach, however giving people tickets for having coolers on the beach is down right wrong. I was asked to let a police officer search my cooler. I refused so I recieved a ticket. This is a violation of the 4th amendment of the U. S. Constitution.
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Four Stars March 25, 2007
I grew up in Buckroe Beach and my husband and I recently retured after 40 years for a visit. I am very pleased at the progress! Even though things have changed tremendously...the beauty of the friendly community is still there. As stated in an earlier post, I would love to see the pier reopened...but overall it is still the place where I spent "the best years of my life". I can't wait to get back during our vacation this summer!
Reviewer: Brenda Ball from Castlewood

Four Stars March 20, 2007
I have a summer home in Hampton a few blocks from the beach. Hampton's Buckroe beach is a great place for families. It is practically undiscovered by all who go to Va Beach. Hampton's Buckroe community is beggining to see a new era. I recommend it highly for those who prefer the peacefulness of a community beach.
Reviewer: Maurissa S. from Baltimore

Four Stars March 02, 2007
I have lived at hampton for ahwile now. There are good things and bad things about it. But isnt there pros and cons with every place. I really do miss the fishing peir. I also remember when Hurricane Isabell. I think it was a great place. It is turn into alot better of a place then it was . I hope they put in a fishing peir and clean up hampton just a little bit more .
Reviewer: Donald F. from Hampton

Four Stars January 22, 2007
As I read the reviews of our local beach I am troubled by all the comments on jelly fish - this is a condition that happens during warm water. If you want to avoid the jelly fish you should go to the beach during the early or late part of summer. This is a great beach! Glad to live so close to a low crime area beach!
Reviewer: Stephnie L. from Hampton

Four Stars October 03, 2006
Nice and inviting. Only thing about it, that they need to finish the construction by the hotel.
Reviewer: Marcia R. from Hampton

Five Stars August 09, 2006
This beach is great! I went there on a Saturday in July, and I thought parking would be an issue, but we found free parking fairly close to the water. The beach was not real crowded despite it being a perfect beach day. This beach is my new favorite. There were some jellyfish, but no one in my group of 7 had any problems with them.
Reviewer: Roger Brown from Portsmouth

Three Stars August 08, 2006
is a nice beach things to do for the kids just only two complaints to many jelly fish and the life guards are not that alert my daughter got stung by a jelly fish on fri. screaming in the water and maybe 10 feet from the life guard and he never once looked that way never came to check on her or anything but other then that just watch your kids good and its a great place to take them
Reviewer: M C. from Hampton

Four Stars July 22, 2006
I recently went to Buckroe beach and was surprised they had made some new free parking spaces. It looks very nice.It seems things are improving down there. Janet S Hampton Va
Reviewer: Janet S. from Hampton

July 08, 2006
I just visited Buckroe beach this summer and I was impressed! Perhaps it was the time of day (mid morning) and on a weekday. I noticed lots of construction going on (a newly constructed pier was included, it seemed). I wish I had known about this beach sooner because it is an alternative to making the extra trek to Virginia Beach (I love VB too). I plan to return to Buckroe beach! And I certainly hope I don't encounter any crime mentioned in the earlier reviews.
Reviewer: Jacinda G. from Dumfries

One Star June 08, 2006
Buckroe beach is a scary place to visit. Bad language abounds,fights on the beach,drugs every were,not a place to bring children,muddy park,the only redeaming factor is the view and the large police presance.
Reviewer: Wiley B. from Hampton

Four Stars June 05, 2006
Buckroe beach is a joke, hardly any parking and then 3 hrs, what can you do in three hours, unpack car and repack again, times up!. More Hampton police are down at beach then in their city, patrolling streets. This used to be a good beach many a year ago, couldn't think of why anyone would wast their time going. I guess if you live within walking distance its great, parking keeps anyone not from area away!
Reviewer: P P. from Newport News

Three Stars January 25, 2006
I grew up at Buckroe Beach,in 2003 when Isabell hit the area, it took somethign away from that was part of me..The Buckroe Beach Fishing Pier ,When are we going to get it back. We need the pier ---- not condo's Lets get the pier going in 2006.. AC
Reviewer: Anne C. from WILLAIMSBURG

Four Stars June 07, 2005
Buckroe is nice long stretch of beach that seems like a hub for locals. This is a great place for people who are fed up with the traffic and crowds caused by tourists in VA beach. There is also a large grassy park and a playground for children.
Reviewer: Brian Parsons from Hampton

Five Stars March 06, 2005
I lived here before in 90-92 moved away and now have been living here again for the last 4 years, I love the area, the concerts and movies are a really kewl way to relax after a hard week. I remember as a child how much fun they were, I hope to one day I have my own children to take to the tuesday movies.......I highly recommend taking a trip to buck town....WHEN DO WE GET A FISHING PEIR BACK????????????
Reviewer: Angela M. from Hampton

Five Stars December 19, 2004
Lived here since 1945 and have seen many changes. Recent changes proposed by the city will change my star rating. Wait till they build Condos in and around the beach front what little parking is there now will be used and it will be all down hill from there on. I won't be here to see it because of my age. I have enjoyed it to this point of life.
Reviewer: Donald M. from Hampton

Five Stars August 25, 2004
I HAVE VISITED THIS BEACH MANY TIMES. THE OUTDOOR CONCERTS ARE FABULOUS AND FREE. THE BEACH IS NICE AND THE WATER IS NOT TOO ROUGH. A GREAT PLACE FOR FAMILIES. I RECOMEND IT HIGHLY.
Reviewer: A. delores M. from Hampton

July 28, 2004
This is a great place. Used to live there and the neighbor hood is great laid back for being in such a large area. Try to get down as much as I can and visit all my good friends. Make sure you stop and check it out.
Reviewer: Thomas L. from Jeannette

Three Stars May 03, 2004
love to visit . a wonderful place for family. I hope they will rebuild the pier that is what brings us ther for a vacation.
Reviewer: Terry S. from Petersburg

One Star April 17, 2004
The beach is nice but going into the water was literally rocky. I've also never seen a "park" with so few trees. Then, to stroll around the place was not cool. The neighborhood around the beach is scary. Beachfront trailers homes, cars on lawns, drunks in street. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation apparently doesn't visit this place. Yuk.
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