Best visited in winter, this park has two piers that offer good views of the mouth of the James River and Hampton Roads harbor. One of the piers, which is concrete, extends roughly a quarter-mile into the river. This is the best observation point in the city for wintering sea ducks, grebes, and loons. One can also find Brown Pelicans and Double-crested Cormorants in high numbers here at various times. Ruddy Turnstones, Sanderlings, and Dunlin are easier to observe here than anywhere else in town.
Accessibility: The park is free and open daily, sunrise to sunset.
Owner/Manager: City of Newport News
eBird Hotspot: King-Lincoln Park
—Jason Strickland