Buckroe Beach and Park

Best local beach in Tidewater! Many residents appreciate what this beach has become over the years! A great place to watch the sunrise! A perfect place to train/​exercise since the mile markers are in place along the boardwalk. There is something to do on the beach all through the year.

This is a very nice, not packed little beach. The beach itself was very clean and the lifeguards were very attentive to the people. There was not a fleck of trash in the sand or water that I could see either. I loved that it was not horribly packed like VA beach on a Saturday. And, being on this side of the water is a big bonus for not having to deal with HRBT! The only reason it is not 5 stars is that I saw a few jelly fish in the water. I know it can’t be helped, but it did scare me especially that I had my baby in the water with me. Overall, I would definitely recommend this beach over VA beach.

it’s only ok. didn’t like the seaweeds all over the water. It’s nice and quiet though and free parking. The bathrooms were clean. Too bad the showers were not working.

Sad… This is the last weekend for Groovin By The Bay with RareMixx playing! Music is great even though it is a little chilly.

It’s not as crowded as other beaches. I don’t like the neighborhood I have to drive through to get here. There are lifeguards and police are there sometimes keeping watch. Just be aware always.

I had the best time fishing with friends and family. I didn’t catch anything other than a great tan. Will be back soon!

Much better than Virginia Beach. FREE parking, clean restrooms, and not crowded. Lifeguards on duty. Very family friendly!

Absolutely love this beach and very pleased that they offer, large, clean restrooms. Unfortunately, I was on the far end of the beach. I dreaded walking a long distance to the restroom but was pleased to see they had a Port-​O-​Pottie nearby. Bad move!!! It was totally disgusting! Very messy and appeared to have not been cleaned in a long time. So, I had no choice but to walk what seemed like the length of two city blocks to get to the restroom. Grateful it was clean and not crowded. I strongly suggest more Port-​O-​Potties on the far end (both sides) of the beach. Some may say, «Well, why didn’t you just pick a spot closer to the restrooms?» We would have done that, but the beach area that was closest to the bathrooms and park was too crowded for us. The location on the far end had more open space and when we go to the beach, we always look for a spot that is away from the crowds.
The beach area was clean and the water looked refreshing. The last time we came, it was loaded with seaweed. No problems with seaweed on this day! :-)
There was a life guard nearby who kept folks off the rocks and made sure swimmers stayed within limits. He watched the beachgoers closely and provided that extra sense of comfort.
Everyone was friendly and it was a peaceful, lovely experience. We all had a great time. We will be returning.
Huge Plus: FREE PARKING!!!

«Do I love you? My God, if your love were a grain of sand, mine would be a universe of beaches.»
~From «The Princess Bride» — Wesley to Buttercup
There is something about the sand that makes people crave for it every summer. We want to put our toes in it, take long walks on it, and let our children build castles with it. I have lived in Hampton Roads for six years, and I just discovered Buckroe Beach (BB) in Hampton last year. It is now my newest beach spot, and I will tell you why.
I used to go to Fort Story and Dam Neck, but BB is quicker for me since I live in Suffolk. Parking can be packed on the weekends, but as long as you arrive before 11 a.m., you’re good to go. The restrooms are pretty decent, and they have outside showers to clean off the sand. According to the website, the restrooms are only open May 15^th — September 15^th and the hours are 10 a.m. — 6 p.m.
The beach is ¾ mile long and is located on the Chesapeake Bay. Because of that, the water is calm compared to the Atlantic, and warmer as well. If you’re looking for those big waves, I suggest you drive to Virginia Beach. If you have little ones, BB is a fun way for the kids to splash in the water without getting trampled by the waves. There are lifeguards for your peace of mind.
Right next the beach is a nice looking children’s playground, but my boys have never actually played on it. There are three picnic shelters with grills, and a pavilion for community events and open space. Just up the beach a smidge is the Buckroe Fishing Pier (
).
Cons:
* I’ve never seen a dolphin at BB, whereas I always do at Fort Story, Dam Neck, and Oceanfront.
* The beach is kind of small compared to the others.
* My niece was stung by a jellyfish last year, but that can happen at any beach.
* No dogs are allowed on the beach during May 15^th — September 15^th.
If you’re looking for a clean, safe beach to take your kids to this summer, and want to stay away from the crazy traffic at Virginia Beach, I recommend you try BB. When you’re done making sandcastles and swimming, go check out The Barking Dog (
). The beach and hot dogs – sounds like a perfect combo to me.

Despite the bad blood I have with this area its a nice beach. My exhusband and I lived in the townhouses (the big white ones) right on the beach and I have to say waking up to the beach every morning is breathtaking. My neighbors were great which speaks volumes considering the surrounding areas. I only felt safe at Buckroe. Be careful around the surrounding neighborhoods.
The actual beach is very family friendly. I didn’t need to use the parking lot since we lived on the beach but the parking lot is HUGE and everything is free of charge. There is a pier that you can fish from which is really nice. I really loved this beach because its not like your typical beach swarming with little jerks trolling the boardwalk and giving no effs about kicking sand in your face as they walk by. It’s hidden which makes it private and quite.

If you live in Hampton Roads and you say you’re going to the beach, no one ever instantly thinks Buckroe.
Their loss.
Buckroe’s a cool community beach. Never overcrowded, never noisy. Also never too much to see, which can be a problem if you like people-​watching. So bring your own entertainment.

there are no flaws with this beach. bring a lounge chair, towels, drinks, and you’re set! very clean, friendly people, and helpful lifeguards on duty.

I love Buckroe beach and park. It’s clean and beautiful here. The park is one of my kids favorites because of the zip line. It’s just a beautiful and clean park that your child will enjoy! I really appreciates the clean bathrooms available for use too. I love being nearby Buckroe, I come here often just to relax. So much to do here! Fishing from the pier, shelters available to rent, nice place to ride your bikes, running or taking a walk. The beach is just fabulous. Summertime can get packed here. But I love it!

I’ve never been disappointed coming here! It’s never crowded, always clean and everyone is so friendly! Dog friendly and perfect for running. Plenty of parking! I wouldn’t trade living in Hampton for anything, Buckroe is such a perk!

This is a cute small beach. It has a lot of parking and a playground in the front area.

Here’s the skinny on Buckroe Beach…
— Clean
— Laid back & family friendly
— It’s a no-​fee beach
— Free parking
— Attentive life guards
— Picnic shelters, water crafts, and grills are available to rent
— Small play area for kids
— Pets are NOT allowed during peak summer months
I’ve been there during the height of Summer and this beach has about 25% of the people that sit in traffic to go to Virginia Beach. I’m able to easily pick my spot, not feel cramped, pull out a chair or blanket, lunch, and soak up some sun.
I consider Buckroe one of Hampton’s best kept secrets.

This is a very laid-​back beach, definitley not the hustle & bustle like at the VB oceanfront. The playground is okay, in the summertime the equipment gets WAY too hot to touch and play on so that gets ruled out quickly. Their new restroom facilities are great; clean and always stocked with soap with two nice Xlerator hand dryers. Those things make me happy. Showers for washing off sand afterwards are also a nice touch This is definitley a kid’s beach which makes it nice to bring my daughter who can always find new friends to play with on the beach while I chillax. Someone mentioned paddle boat rentals… where are they?

I visited this beach during the first Saturday I was down in Hampton. As it was March, the weather was cold and there were very few people at the beach. As a beach, it was pretty clean and seems well maintained. Perhaps it will be better during the warmer months.

just to update on previous reviews– they have food and ice cream trucks now.
there’s also a new bathroom center!
love this place. quiet and private in the early morning. i prefer Buckroe to Va Beach because there’s less people traffic.
summer sundays have live music. there’s a bike and walking path parallel to the beach. huge playground for kids.

Small and cute local beach. I went here for a beach volleyball tournament Memorial Day weekend and although it was busy, it was far from the crowds I face when I go down to Oceanfront in Virginia Beach. Good place for families and runners.
Pros:
Plenty of lifeguards
Clean
Free parking
Cons:
No grilling or pets
No food or drinks for sale (I couldn’t even find a water fountain to fill up my bottle!)
Smoking
Besides my volleyball tournament, I have not seen many events at this beach. There is a summer volleyball league. There were kayak available to rent over Memorial Day weekend, but I’m not sure if it’s a regular thing. You probably don’t want to come here if you’re looking for anything besides beach time– there are no restaurants, shops, etc.