Chincoteague Veteran's Memorial Park - Town of Chincoteague, Virginia
Posted by: fullxr
N 37° 55.079 W 075° 22.767
18S E 466648 N 4196782
A Waterside Municipal Park with Something for Everyone!
Waymark Code: WMFE87
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 10/05/2012
Views: 3
Located on the east side of Chincoteague Island off of Eastside Drive, Memorial Park has something for everyone: -Geocache "DTSH ? Series "Memorial Park", GC2FWM3" is nearby, -Boat launch (Town of Chincoteague permit required), -Pier fishing, -Crabbing, -Photograph boats and the Assateague lighthouse, -Relax on a bench while watching passing boats and jet skis, -Skate park (helmet and safety gear required), -Softball field with lights, -Tennis courts (3), -Basketball court, -Playground, -Large and small picnic pavillions can be reserved through the Town Office for gatherings with family and friends, -Public restrooms, and -Water fountain.
The island Pony Express trolley has a stop at the entrance.
Be sure to visit the Waterman's Memorial near the water's edge at N37* 55.006 W075* 22.801 and the Veteran's Memorial near the entrance at N37* 55.079 W075* 22.767.
Please obey all posted laws and rules.
Call the Chincoteague Town Office at 757-336-6519 regarding questions about boat launch permits, park hours, pavillion reservations, skateboard park hours and rules, pier fishing regulations, etc.
The Chincoteague Police Department can be reached at 757-336-3155, or 911 for emergencies.
The Chincoteague Town Office and Police Department are located at 6150 Community Center Drive (N37* 56.165, W075* 21.630) off of Deep Hole Road.
Have great time at Memorial Park and while on the island!
Name: Chincoteague Veteran's Memorial Park - Town of Chincoteague
 Street Location: 7425 Memorial Drive
 Local Municipality: Chincoteague
 State/Province, etc.: VA
 Country: USA
 Web Site: [Web Link]
 Memorial/Commemoration: Military veterans. Also watermen lost at sea.
 Date Established: Unknown.
 Picnic Facilities: One large pavillion and two smaller pavillions (reservations required).
 Recreational Facilities: -Playground,
-Basketball court,
-Softball field,
-Skateboard park (safety gear required),
-Tennis court,
-Fishing,
-Crabbing, and
-Boating, canoeing, kayaking and jet skiing.
 Monuments/Statues: Military veterans. Watermen lost at sea.
 Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): None
 Fountains: None.
 Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Black Point Landing, between east side of Chincoteague Island and west side of Assateague Island..
 Special Events: None known.
 Traditional Geocaches: DTSH ? Series "Memorial Park", GC2FWM3.

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