Hoffler Creek

Floral Point Farm

"Our farm was called Floral Point because it was almost surrounded by water--Hoffler's Creek around the back and side and Hampton Roads across the front." Juliet Ballard Hawks

VDOT Borrow Pit

Virginia Department of Transportation purchased 142 acres and dug sand and fill from a borrow pit in the center of the property to build the Western Freeway and Interstate 664. 

Wildlife Preserve

The city of Portsmouth purchased the land from VDOT for $1 under the condition that it be preserved.