Norfolk, VA 23508, USA
Highland Park Veterans Kayak Launch is a small waterway access point located in Norfolk, VA, serving paddlers along the Lafayette River.
The launch is open daily from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. No fee or permit information is posted for this site, so visitors should check with the City of Norfolk directly if that's a concern.
The site offers a wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible parking lot, making it more approachable than many small hand-launch sites in the area. It's built specifically for kayaks and other paddle craft rather than trailered motorboats. GPS coordinates: 36.8844101°, -76.2942976°.
The launch sits along the Lafayette River, a tidal tributary of the Elizabeth River that flows into the Chesapeake Bay. Paddlers can explore quiet residential shorelines, connect toward Norfolk's downtown waterfront, or head further out toward the harbor for longer trips. The surrounding Highland Park neighborhood offers a calm, low-traffic setting for launching.
Best suited for: Kayakers and canoeists looking for an easy, accessible put-in point on the Lafayette River, rather than boaters with trailers or larger vessels.
What visitors say
Mixed reviewsHighland Park Veterans Kayak Launch is a well-maintained, handicap-accessible put-in on the Lafayette River that works well for kayaks and canoes. The primary drawback is parking—the ramp has no dedicated parking lot, only limited 2-hour street parking spots nearby, which can require visitors to walk their kayaks a distance or make multiple trips. The ramp is not suitable for trailers or larger boats.
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