DOG-FRIENDLY PARKS IN CHESAPEAKE, VA

Sprawling across Virginia's southeastern corner, this city of 249,000 encompasses everything from urban development to rural farmland and Great Dismal Swamp portions. Humid subtropical climate brings mild winters—January lows around 33°F—and hot summers in the upper 80s with significant humidity. The city receives 47 inches of annual rainfall distributed relatively evenly throughout the year. Military presence from nearby bases influences demographics and economy, while the city's vast geographic area creates distinct communities with little cohesion beyond city limits.