Parksley, Virginia

About Parksley

Parksley, VA is a tiny community located in eastern Virginia, home to 813 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Parksley is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.62 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,311 residents per square mile.

📰 Parksley News Today

• Dixie Guy Obituary | Thornton Funeral Home & Cremation Center | Parksley, VA Tribute Archive · Aug 13
• Federal judge finds Parksley, councilman violated 4th Amendment Rights of food truck owners WBOC TV · Mar 31
• Federal Court Rules Eastern Shore Town, Councilman Violated Constitution When Councilman Cut Pipe Attached to Food Truck The Institute for Justice · Mar 31
• Rep. Kiggans Presents $750,000 Check for Community Project Funding for Town of Parksley Water Infrastructure Project House.gov · Apr 15
• 21383 Hopkins Rd, Parksley, VA 23421 Realtor.com · Aug 10

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Parksley Unique

• The only place in America named Parksley — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in eastern Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Virginia — one of 688 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Parksley

• The Club Car Cafe

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Eastern Shore Railway Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Parksley

• Parksley Town Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Parksley

• Metompkin Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Parksley

🏘️ Nearby Communities