Recreation

With extensive waterways and sprawling parks, outdoor recreation is central to life in Chesapeake. * **Water Sports:** Kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding are popular on the Northwest River and the Dismal Swamp Canal. * **Golf:** The city features several golf courses, including the Chesapeake Golf Club and Battlefield Golf Club at Centerville. * **Ice Skating:** The Chilled Ponds Ice Sports Complex is a premier indoor ice skating and hockey facility in the region. * **Cycling & Hiking:** Miles of multi-use trails run through the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail and Northwest River Park.