Roland Park Homes for Rent

Roland Park in Norfolk is a residential neighborhood along Wayne Creek, about 5 miles from Downtown Norfolk. The community is active, with a civic league supporting initiatives like a scholarship fund and the River Star Home program for environmental stewardship. The area features three-bedroom ranch-style homes, primarily red brick or wood paneling, with some Cape Cod and colonial styles. Tall trees and grassy lawns with small bushes characterize the neighborhood. Residents enjoy amenities such as shopping and dining at MacArthur Shopping Mall, located in Downtown Norfolk, and Southern Shopping Center, about 2 miles away, with options like Maya Restaurant and KPOT Korean Barbeque & Hot Pot. Grocery shopping is convenient with nearby Food Lion and Walmart. Roland Park offers recreational activities like fishing in Wayne Creek and playing at the Roland Park Playground. The Virginia Zoo, 3.5 miles away, is home to over 700 animals. Downtown Norfolk provides numerous things to do, including the Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival and Norfolk Harborfest. Students attend Norfolk City Public Schools, with Matthew Fontaine Maury High School earning a B-plus rating and hosting the Medical and Health Specialties Program. Old Dominion University, known for its research activity, is about 4 miles from the neighborhood. Transportation options include Hampton Roads Transit bus routes along Tidewater Drive and proximity to Interstate 64, connecting to major Virginia cities. Norfolk International Airport, about 4 miles away, offers direct flights to over 40 US destinations.