Coordinates: 37°10′45″N 76°33′7″W / 37.17917°N 76.55194°W / 37.17917; -76.55194 Newport News Park, located in Newport News, Virginia, is the largest park in the system of municipal parks maintained by the Newport News Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. At 8,065 acres (32.63 km²), it is one of largest city-run parks in the United States. It offers a wide range of activities for residents and tourists alike.
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