Sandy Bottom Nature Park
Sandy Bottom Nature Park is the jewel in the crown of Hampton’s extensive parks and recreation system. The park comprises 456 acres of reclaimed land from borrow pits and a former garbage dump that has been returned to its natural state. The park features a 10,000 square foot nature center that features exhibits on environmental education and wildlife management. The park also features two lakes, wetland areas, many hiking and biking trails, tent cabins, primitive campsites, picnic areas, and a children’s playground. Numerous nature programs and guided hikes are offered by the nature center and are an ideal way to explore the nearly six miles of hiking trails and view the abundant wildlife of this premier park facility.
Due in large part to the reclamation efforts of the City of Hampton, to return this area to its natural state, wildlife is now abundant. Visitors can often see many species of breeding and migratory birds as well as reptiles, amphibians and mammals.
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