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What's that, you say? A beautiful spot called Mount Trashmore?! Why, yes. I do say.
Who would ever think that a spot in Virginia Beach, which was once a landfill, would become one of the most unique, beautiful and fun spots in town? Whether it's going for a run around the beautiful lake, flying your kite on a windy day at the top of the "mountain", or watching the fireworks with family on the 4th of July, the spot called Mount Trashmore would be one of the best places to be.
Take a look at this glorious stairway up to the main lookout point. I visited on a beautiful and cold, crisp day, the type of day I just never got when I lived in Florida. I'll be revisiting again in spring when the grass is a lush green. (The last photo is my favorite since the two people at the top were doing some form of interesting dancing. It certainly shows the scale and size of the place). In one section of the park, there's even a cool skateboarding facility, and from what I understand, professional skateboarders including Tony Hawk, have visited here.
First opened in 1974, it's a remarkable example of being able to reuse what was once a trash-filled area of almost 200 acres, and turn it into a lively and healthy land with walking trails, picnic spots, volleyball courts, and a kid's playground. It's no surprise that the park clocks in over a million visitors a year. Well done, Virginia Beach!
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As I told you on Twitter, I have many fond memories of Mount Trashmore. Carl still has a scar on his knee that he got skateboarding there.
ReplyDeleteThe first weekend in August they have a wonderful arts and craft show at Mt. Trashmore. And those stairs might make a great photo, but they are a b*^%h when your trainer makes you run them. :)
ReplyDeleteWe had a Mount Trashmore in Miami, but it was exactly as the name implied, and wasn't a place you would want to visit! This place looks beautiful though, and I am excited that you had such a nice time there!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, the blog looks beautiful! I love the new design!
I don't get over to that side of town often, but the park is very nice, especially since they added the new playground equipment.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I love it when urban areas get creative with recycling and repurposing. I was at a park recently where all the benches were made out of 'lumber' that was actually just pressed and shaped plastic pop bottles. Ingenious!
ReplyDeleteLove the new blog theme ;)
This is fantastic. The Virginia Beach Convention and Visitor's Bureau ought to write you a big thank you note, as you have me ready to visit it soon!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the new blog design!! So pretty. Great job Natalie :)
ReplyDeleteNice! And loving the new look!
ReplyDeleteI never would have imagined something so beautiful from a name like that! It looks very serene.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great idea for a beautiful, open space. I would never have guessed from the name that it would be such a lovely place! I'm sure there are many hidden gems like this where I live. I really need to discover some of them in 2012!
ReplyDeleteFacinating! - to turn something ugly into something beautiful and useful! Your posts about Virginia Beach have me longing to visit!
ReplyDeleteThe name, Mount Trashmore, is a hoot!
Lived in Va Bch in the late '80s & would often go to that park to run those stairs, however I was a few decades younger and they look wider than I remember. I guess they have been upgraded since I lived there. Sweet park!
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