With roots still firmly planted in farming, Chesapeake is a city of peaceful neighborhoods, excellent schools and bountiful and beautiful city parks coupled with all the convenience of accessible shopping. Chesapeake offers plenty of recreation including boating on the Intercoastal Waterway and hiking in the Great Dismal Swamp Natural Wildlife Refuge. In spite of its rapid growth, Chesapeake continues to maintain its suburban/country charm and is a great place to raise a family.