Bike, Walk & Roll
An award-winning, “Bicycle Friendly Community,” Virginia Beach has over 300 miles of bikeways and trails found in over 230 parks and natural areas, as well as 27 miles of unpaved paths in two state parks and a federal wildlife refuge.
Biking Safety
Road safety starts with the understanding that Cyclists/Motorists have the same responsibilities.
As a Bicycle Friendly Community, Virginia Beach celebrates our commitment to bringing more connectivity and trails to area residents. Find a new reason to ride and check out the city maps below to find a new trail to explore, and if you're feeling ambitious, take the National Bike Challenge from May to September.
“Active transportation” is a means of getting around that is powered by human energy, primarily walking and bicycling.
As part of our Active Transportation Network, the City of Virginia Beach has over 146 miles of paved bike and pedestrian transportation routes that are classified within the Active Transportation Plan as follows:
- Shared use paths
- Protected bike lanes
- Side paths
- Bike lanes
- Recreational routes
City Trail Maps
Our parks provide refuge from everyday stress. Virginia Beach has several beautiful paved and soft trails to enjoy.
- City View Park
- Lake Lawson/Lake Smith Natural Area
- Mount Trashmore Park
- Pleasure House Point Natural Area
- Princess Anne Athletic Complex
- Stumpy Lake Natural Area
- West Neck Creek Natural Area
- Williams Farm Park
Ride for Art, History, Brew, and Family Fun
Take these self-guided tours for a dose of local culture, history, and breweries.
Bike Buddies
Sponsor a bike rack today at select locations along the Oceanfront Boardwalk or Mount Trashmore.
Active Transportation
Making walking and bicycling, or active transportation, safe and convenient meets a critical need of American communities that benefits everyone.