{"id":4747,"date":"2024-02-01T14:47:59","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T19:47:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rivahguide.com\/stage\/?p=4747"},"modified":"2024-04-11T14:07:19","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T18:07:19","slug":"parks-recreation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rivahguide.com\/stage\/parks-recreation\/","title":{"rendered":"Parks &#038; Recreation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><span class=\"s1\">A<\/span><span class=\"s1\">ll area codes are (804) unless otherwise listed.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s1\">In addition to the sites listed in this directory, the Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority (MP-PAA) now has a public water access and recreational land online reservation system for reserving hunting tracts, nature trails, public shoreline fishing, waterfowl hunting, crabbing, boat slips, and many other public outdoor recreational opportunities on the Middle Peninsula. 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aria-selected=true tabindex=0>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tab_title_area\"><H4 class=\"sp-tab__tab_title\">Gloucester<\/H4><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sp-tab__nav-item\" role=\"presentation\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sp-tab__nav-link\" data-sptoggle=\"tab\" for=\"#tab-47333\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=tab-47333 aria-selected=true tabindex=0>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tab_title_area\"><H4 class=\"sp-tab__tab_title\">Historic Yorktown<\/H4><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sp-tab__nav-item\" role=\"presentation\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sp-tab__nav-link\" data-sptoggle=\"tab\" for=\"#tab-47334\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=tab-47334 aria-selected=true tabindex=0>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tab_title_area\"><H4 class=\"sp-tab__tab_title\">King George<\/H4><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sp-tab__nav-item\" role=\"presentation\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sp-tab__nav-link\" data-sptoggle=\"tab\" 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class=\"sp-tab__nav-link\" data-sptoggle=\"tab\" for=\"#tab-47338\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=tab-47338 aria-selected=true tabindex=0>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tab_title_area\"><H4 class=\"sp-tab__tab_title\">Middlesex<\/H4><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sp-tab__nav-item\" role=\"presentation\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sp-tab__nav-link\" data-sptoggle=\"tab\" for=\"#tab-47339\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=tab-47339 aria-selected=true tabindex=0>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tab_title_area\"><H4 class=\"sp-tab__tab_title\">Northumberland<\/H4><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sp-tab__nav-item\" role=\"presentation\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sp-tab__nav-link\" data-sptoggle=\"tab\" for=\"#tab-473310\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=tab-473310 aria-selected=true tabindex=0>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tab_title_area\"><H4 class=\"sp-tab__tab_title\">Richmond<\/H4><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sp-tab__nav-item\" role=\"presentation\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sp-tab__nav-link\" data-sptoggle=\"tab\" for=\"#tab-473311\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=tab-473311 aria-selected=true tabindex=0>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tab_title_area\"><H4 class=\"sp-tab__tab_title\">Westmoreland<\/H4><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n<div class=\"sp-tab__tab-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"tab-47331\" class=\"sp-tab__tab-pane sp-tab__show sp-tab__active\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sp-tab-content animated fadeIn\"><h3><span id=\"Essex\" style=\"color: #1e73be;\"><strong>Essex<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Essex County Parks and Recreation Department<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">305 Cross St.<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Tappahannock<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>443-2470<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Sports activities for youth and adults. Ball fields at Essex High School. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Marsh Street Park<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Marsh St.<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Tappahannock 443-2470<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">The park is run by Essex County Parks and Recreation Department, pool open June\u2013Aug.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\"><b>Hutchinson Unit<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">19180 Tidewater Trail<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Tappahannock<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">The Hutchinson Unit on Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge contains two miles of trails through meadows, hardwood forests, and softwood forest. There is also a lookout platform that oversees the grasslands. All trails and platforms are handicap accessible. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Tennis Courts<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">833 High School Circle<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Tappahannock 443-2470 <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">At Essex High School. Open to the public from 5 p.m. until dark when school is not in session.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"tab-47332\" class=\"sp-tab__tab-pane \" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sp-tab-content animated fadeIn\"><h3><strong><span id=\"Gloucester\" style=\"color: #337ab7;\">Gloucester<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Ark Park<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">7963 Number Nine Rd.<br \/>\n<\/span>Gloucester<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Features soccer fields, softball field, outdoor basketball court, restrooms, playground.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Beaverdam Park<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">8687 Roaring Springs Rd.<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Gloucester 693-2107<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">The park contains a 635-acre, stocked, freshwater lake. Canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, and Jon boats with or without electric motors are for rent. Launch your own for a fee. Fuel-powered motors not permitted. Playground, picnic shelter and a hiking trail system including an interpretive trail, multi-use trail for horseback riding or biking. Open daily from sunrise to sunset. Fishing and hunting licenses, bait and snacks are available. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Brown Park<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Foster Rd.<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Gloucester<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Features a half pipe and large concrete area with ramps and rails for skateboarders. An open, tree-lined grass area is also available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Gloucester Department of Parks and Recreation<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">6489 Main St.<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Gloucester 693-2355<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">25 public parks or water access areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Gloucester Point Beach Park<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">1255 Greate Rd.<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Gloucester Point<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">The park offers fishing with no license required, public beach on the York River, playground, restrooms, snack bar, and an observation deck with high powered binoculars to view birds and wildlife.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Machicomoco State Park<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">3601 Timberneck Farm Rd.<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Hayes 642-2419<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Located on 645 acres overlooking the York River, Machicomoco State Park is the first state park celebrating and honoring the history and legacy of the Native Tribes of Virginia. The park features camping, water access for kayaks and canoes, a small boat dock and an interpretive center. Open 8 a.m. to dusk. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Tyndall Point Park<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">1376 Vernon St.<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Gloucester Point<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">The park contains remnants of Confederate and Union fortifications. It is the site of colonial Gloucester Towne, the first building of which was a tobacco warehouse built in 1632. It also has open play areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Woodville Park<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Bray\u2019s Point Rd.\/Woodville Park Rd.<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Gloucester<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">The park contains hundreds of acres of land donated to Gloucester for preservation of green space. Includes soccer and football fields, gardens, hiking paths, playground and an area for events.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"tab-47333\" class=\"sp-tab__tab-pane \" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sp-tab-content animated fadeIn\"><h3><strong><span id=\"Historic-Yorktown\" style=\"color: #337ab7;\">Historic Yorktown<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Colonial National <\/b><\/span><b>Historic Park<br \/>\n<\/b><span class=\"s2\"><b>Yorktown Visitor\u2019s Center\/Battlefield<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s2\">1000 Colonial Parkway<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s2\">Yorktown 757-898-2410<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s3\">Obtain all the information you need to tour the Battlefield Park, view The Siege of Yorktown 15-minute film, visit the museum and shop. The entrance fee to the Battlefield is collected at the visitor center. Trolley from historic Yorktown runs April-October. Adults (16 and older) $15; 15 and younger, free. Admission is valid for 7 consecutive days, providing access to Colonial National Historical Park, consisting of: Yorktown Battlefield, Historic Jamestown, and Colonial Parkway. Open daily except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year\u2019s Day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s3\"><b>Colonial Parkway<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s3\">The 23 mile scenic parkway stretches from the York River at Yorktown to the James River at Jamestown, incorporating the natural beauty of the area and commemorating the American colonial experience. A great way to travel between the sites of the historical triangle\u2014Jamestown, Yorktown, and Williamsburg.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s3\"><b>Yorktown Beach<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s3\">425 Water St.<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s3\">Yorktown 757-890-3500<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s3\">Two-acre beachfront provides opportunities for boating, swimming, picnicking and fishing. Features a Mobi-Mat and Mobi Chair for visitors in wheelchairs. A public restroom\/shower facility is located next to the Dock Master\u2019s office and is open April through October. Shops and restaurants within walking distance.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"tab-47334\" class=\"sp-tab__tab-pane \" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sp-tab-content animated fadeIn\"><h3><strong><span id=\"King-George\" style=\"color: #337ab7;\">King George<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Barnesfield Park<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Hwy. 301<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">King George 540-663-3205 <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Located at the Potomac Gateway Welcome Center. 175-acre county park on the Potomac River with nature trails, picnic areas, playground, and beach fishing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Caledon State Park<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">11617 Caledon Rd.<br \/>\n<\/span>King George<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>(800) 933-PARK<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">A National Natural Landmark, Caledon was the early colonial seat of the Alexander family. John and Philip Alexander founded the city of Alexandria and established Caledon Plantation in 1659. Preservation of the bald eagle habitat is the primary focus of the natural area. Five hiking trails and visitor center. Limited tours of the eagle area are offered mid-June through Aug. by reservation only. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Dahlgren Railroad <\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\"><b>Heritage Trail<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Dahlgren<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">The 16-mile trail follows the route of the old Dahlgren Branch rail line. The trail is comprised of 240 acres of preserved sanctuary for wildlife and natural beauty.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"tab-47335\" class=\"sp-tab__tab-pane \" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sp-tab-content animated fadeIn\"><h3><strong><span id=\"King-Queen\" style=\"color: #337ab7;\">King &amp; Queen<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Dragon Run State Forest<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">The 9,563-acre Dragon Run State Forest is located 15 miles north of West Point, and 20 miles southeast of Tappahannock. The property protects the water resource, Dragon Run Swamp, while allowing for traditional forest management activities. Kayaking and hunting are allowed.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"tab-47336\" class=\"sp-tab__tab-pane \" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sp-tab-content animated fadeIn\"><h3><strong><span id=\"Lancaster\" style=\"color: #337ab7;\">Lancaster<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Baylor Nature Trail<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">0.5 mile hike on Norris Pond in Kilmarnock is part of Virginia\u2019s birding and wildlife trail system. Norris Pond has little open water, but several streams flow through the wetlands. On Mary Ball Rd. (Rt. 3) east of downtown Kilmarnock. Picnic tables available. No pets, fires, boat launching, or camping. Open dawn to dusk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Belle Isle State Park<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">1632 Belle Isle Rd.<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Lancaster 462-5030<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">A 700-acre park has seven miles of shoreline on the Rappahannock River, Mulberry and Deep creeks. Open daily, sunrise to sunset. Picnic areas, handicap accessible boardwalk and fishing pier, hiking\/biking trails, bridle paths, motorboat ramp (fee), tidal wetlands, farmland and forests. Canoe, kayak and bicycle rentals. The park also offers sunset and moonlight canoe trips, nature programs and overnight camping and accommodations. Home to many predator birds and eight distinct types of wetlands. Parking fee $5.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Chesapeake Trail<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">0.5 mi. hiking trail geared to kids, Mary Ball Rd. (Rt.3) \u00bc mile east of Lancaster Courthouse. Open dawn to dusk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Hickory Hollow Trail<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">3.5 miles of marked trail, Regina Rd. (Rt. 604) in Lancaster Courthouse. Mixed pine and hardwood forest featuring a cabin swamp.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Open dawn to dusk. No pets. Home to protected species. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Irvington Commons<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">156 King Carter Dr.<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Irvington<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Newly added playground equipment in the heart of Irvington for young children. Tennis courts, green area, Wi-Fi, gazebo. Open year-round.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Joe Curry Memorial Park<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Waverly Ave.<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Kilmarnock<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Children\u2019s playground open dawn to dusk for ages 12 and under.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Kilmarnock Town Centre Park<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">150 N. Main St.<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Kilmarnock<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Outdoor amphitheatre, event colonnade, central plaza, play field and picnic area, playground, splashpad and bathhouse. Dog park with separate area for large and small dogs, and shaded area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Westland Beach <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">At the terminus of Windmill Point Rd. (Rt. 695) on the Chesapeake Bay. Limited beach area. Open dawn to dusk.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"tab-47337\" class=\"sp-tab__tab-pane \" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sp-tab-content animated fadeIn\"><h3><strong><span id=\"Mathews\" style=\"color: #337ab7;\">Mathews<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Bayside Landing<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Sheltered picnic tables and observation area with distant view of New Point Comfort Lighthouse. No facilities or boat launching. On Old Bayside Drive off Rt. 600 at Bavon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">This 50-acre parcel contains a sandy beach, low dunes and salt marsh habitat bordering the Chesapeake Bay. Over 90 bird species have been reported on the preserve, which also protects the globally rare Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle. Turn left on Rt. 611 just south of the town of Mathews. Turn right on Rt. 643, then left on Rt. 609. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Haven Beach<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Diggs, end of Rt. 643 at the Bay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Mathews Recreation Park <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">The park next to Mathews High School has a softball field, basketball court, playground and two lighted tennis courts. Rt. 14 about a mile north of Mathews Courthouse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>New Point Comfort Island <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">At the Bay is accessible only by boat at high tide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>New Point Comfort <\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\"><b>Natural Area Preserve<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Observation deck and history kiosks with views of New Point Comfort Lighthouse. Launch small craft in a protected cove leading to Mobjack Bay. No facilities. Take Rt. 14 south to Rt. 600 to the end.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Put-in-Creek Park<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Mathews 725-7172<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Handicapped kayak and canoe launch. Picnic pavilion. Brickbat Road at Mathews Courthouse, next to the firehouse. Check tide before using, not accessible at low tide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Williams Wharf Landing<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">1039 Williams Wharf Rd.<br \/>\n<\/span>Mathews<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Open daily sunrise to sunset. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Pavilion, fishing pier. Launch kayak, daysailer and canoe from floating pier. Motor boats not permitted.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"tab-47338\" class=\"sp-tab__tab-pane \" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sp-tab-content animated fadeIn\"><h3><strong><span id=\"Middlesex\" style=\"color: #337ab7;\">Middlesex<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Canoe House Landing Beach<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">At the eastern end of Canoe House Road off U.S. 17 in the Jamaica community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Heritage Trail<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Cooks Corner<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">The half mile trail features two walking bridges that span streams. The walking trail is complete but the historical signage designed to tell the Cooks Corner story, a community where Black ownership of commerce thrived during the day of segregation is in progress. Open daily dawn to dusk. Picnic area. Located on General Puller Highway next to the Middlesex County Office complex in Cooks Corner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Holly Point Nature Park<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Deltaville<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">The park offers a retreat on the banks of Mill Creek. Activities available are picnicking, bird watching or walking the nature trail. Visitors can explore the fish-shaped wildflower meadow and view the boats exhibited by the Deltaville Maritime Museum. There is also a children\u2019s garden and kayak landing. Open daily from dawn to dusk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Middlesex County Sports Complex<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Sports Complex Rd.<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Locust Hill<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Walking track, volleyball and basketball courts, soccer\/football field. Open dawn to dusk. Softball\/baseball fields must be scheduled through Sports Complex Committee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Skate Park<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">2784 General Puller Hwy.<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Saluda<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Hours are from dawn to dusk. Helmets and pads are required.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Swimming Pool<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Deltaville Community Association (for residents and guests of residents).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Taber Park<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">351 Bonner St.<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Urbanna<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">For residents and guests of residents: playground and green space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Urbanna Waterman\u2019s Park<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Colorado Ave.<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Urbanna<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Overlooks the Rappahannock River. There is a picnic area. Open from sunrise to sunset.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Wake Beach<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Sandy beach at the end of Rt. 627<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"tab-47339\" class=\"sp-tab__tab-pane \" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sp-tab-content animated fadeIn\"><h3><strong><span id=\"Northumberland\" style=\"color: #337ab7;\">Northumberland<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Bush Mill Stream Natural Area Preserve<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">At the mouth of Bush Mill Stream freshwater meets the saltwater of the Great Wicomico River. Tidal marshes and mud flats are hidden between steep-sided forested shores. Open daylight hours. Trails, boardwalk, viewing platform and interpretive signs for an abundance of wildlife. Four miles from Heathsville on Courthouse Rd. (Rt. 201), continue straight on Rt. 642 for half a mile, and turn left at the sign.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Dameron Marsh Natural Area Preserve<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">225-2303<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">This 316-acre preserve contains one of the most significant wetlands on the Chesapeake Bay for marsh-bird communities. Sand beach habitat is important for the threatened Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle. Facilities include a trail and boardwalk, a wildlife viewing platform, and parking area. Jessie Ball duPont Mem. Hwy (Rt. 200) to Shiloh School Rd. (Rt. 606) turn left on Balls Neck Rd. (Rt. 605), then left onto VA 693. Follow VA 693 into the preserve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Great Wicomico <\/b><\/span><b>Public Fishing Pier<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">On the southern shore of the Great Wicomico River just off Jessie Ball duPont Mem. Hwy. (Rt. 200) next to the bridge at Glebe Point. Open sunrise to sunset. Parking. No swimming, or sunbathing. Vessels cannot be moored to the pier, and people under the age of 12 must be<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>accompanied by an adult. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Hughlett Point <\/b><\/span><b>Natural Area Preserve<br \/>\n<\/b><span class=\"s1\">225-2303 <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The 205-acre preserve has sand beaches on the Chesapeake Bay and the mouth of Dividing Creek, 1.8 mile long hiking trail and observation decks to view shorebirds, deer, turkey and migratory waterfowl. Provides a habitat for bald eagles, osprey, and northern harriers. The beaches are home to the threatened Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle. Dogs allowed but must be kept on leash. Open sunrise to sunset. Fishing and crabbing allowed, no bicyles, off-road vehicles, horseback riding or swimming. Limited parking, no street parking. Towing strictly enforced. Take Jessie Ball duPont Mem. Hwy. (Rt. 200) turn on Shiloh School Rd. (Rt. 606) to the end. Turn right on Balls Neck Rd. (Rt. 605).<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Vir-Mar Beach <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">A small, sandy beach with views of where the Potomac River flows into the Chesapeake Bay. Home to large populations of wintering waterfowl, wading birds, terns, osprey, fall migrating sanderlings, and monarch butterflies. On clear days the Smith Island Lighthouse and the shores of Maryland are visible. Located at the end of Vir-Mar Beach Rd. (Rt. <span class=\"s1\">643 ) in Hack\u2019s Neck.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"tab-473310\" class=\"sp-tab__tab-pane \" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sp-tab-content animated fadeIn\"><h3><strong><span id=\"Richmond\" style=\"color: #337ab7;\">Richmond<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Enchanted Forest<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">211 Wallace St.<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Warsaw<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Started by local carver Tom Rhodes, the 11-acre wooded trail features a collection of nearly 100 children\u2019s characters from books and movies carved and painted directly into the trees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Jones Creek Fishing Pier<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">From intersection of Newland Rd. and Jones Creek Rd., take Jones Creek Rd. for three miles to pier. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Naylor's Beach<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Naylor's Beach Campground<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">4011 Naylors Beach Rd.<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Warsaw<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Amenities include bathrooms and showers, picnic pavilion, beach with swimming area and boat launch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Richmond County Trail<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Warsaw<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Hiking\/walking trail behind Rappahannock Community College, Rt. 360.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge<br \/>\n<\/b>336 Wilna Rd.<br \/>\nWarsaw<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">One of four refuges that comprise the Eastern Virginia Rivers National Wildlife Refuge Complex. It protects 20,000 acres of wetlands and associated uplands along the river and its major tributaries. At least four federally-listed threatened or endangered species may be found, including the American bald eagle, peregrine falcon, shortnose sturgeon, and sensitive joint vetch. The Wilna Unit is on the Northern Neck Loop of the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail. Two nearby sites\u2014Tayloe Unit and the former Heritage Park Resort Unit\u2014are closed to the public.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Wilna Unit<br \/>\n<\/b>336 Wilna Road<br \/>\nWarsaw<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">This 976-acre site features a pond, 5 different hiking trails, observation decks, and photography blinds to experience and photograph the dozens of migratory birds and native wildlife. The site also includes a visitor\u2019s center and restrooms.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Wilna Pond<br \/>\n<\/b>333-1470<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">A 35-acre site, is open to public fishing. The pond is home to large mouth bass, bluegill sunfish, fliers, yellow bullhead catfish and American eel. Open daily, sunrise to sunset. Access for canoes and kayaks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Laurel Grove Unit<br \/>\n<\/b>736 Laurel Grove Rd.<br \/>\nFarham<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Laurel Grove Pond is open for fishing and is accessible by small, hand-launchable boats, canoes, or kayaks. The site is open from sunrise to sunset and includes a walking trail and restrooms.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>The Bounds<br \/>\n<\/b>Wallace St. and Richmond Rd. (Route 360)<br \/>\nWarsaw<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Pond with park bench seating, walking trails, parking. Trails connect to Enchanted Forest.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Totuskey Tricentennial Park<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">With boat landing, Rt. 3 at Totuskey Creek Bridge.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Warsaw Town Park<br \/>\n<\/b>171 Main St.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Family-friendly playground with picnic tables and covered gazebo and grill. Separate fenced-in dog park. Restrooms available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"tab-473311\" class=\"sp-tab__tab-pane \" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sp-tab-content animated fadeIn\"><h3><strong><span id=\"Westmoreland\" style=\"color: #337ab7;\">Westmoreland<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>A.T. Johnson Recreation Center<br \/>\n<\/b>18849 Kings Hwy.<br \/>\nMontross<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Aerobics, dance classes, cooking programs, basketball, gymnastics, volleyball, enclosed batting cage, soccer and baseball fields and small auditorium. Meeting room and patio available for rental.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Castlewood Park<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">On Castlewood Dr. in Colonial Beach. Playground, picnic tables. Permit required for parties over 20 people.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Colonial Beach<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Sunrise to sunset.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Hurt Field at Legion Park<br \/>\n<\/b>14531 Kings Hwy.<br \/>\nMontross 493-0505<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Four-acre public park adjacent to Chandlers Mill Pond offering recreational opportunities for county residents.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Oak Grove Park<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Rt. 205 between Oak Grove and Colonial Beach. Eight-acre public park featuring a sports field, playground and picnic area.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Robin Grove Park<br \/>\n<\/b>Colonial Beach<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">On Robin Grove, off Monroe Bay Ave.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Voorhees Nature Preserve<br \/>\n<\/b>1235 Berry Farm Ln.<br \/>\nColonial Beach\u00a0 \u00a0(434) 295-6106<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">A 729-acre preserve on the northeast bank of Rappahannock River. Four miles of wooded trails for self-guided walks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Westmoreland Parks and Recreation Department<br \/>\n<\/b>493-8163<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Provides recreation services to all county citizens and visitors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Westmoreland State Park<br \/>\n<\/b>1650 State Park Rd.<br \/>\nMontross 493-8821<\/p>\n<p class=\"p8\">The park extends about one and a half miles along the Potomac River, and its 1,299 acres neighbor the former homes of both George Washington and Robert E. Lee. The Horsehead Cliffs provide visitors with a spectacular view of the Potomac River. The park offers hiking, camping, cabins, fishing, boating and swimming. The visitor center gives a historical and ecological perspective to an important natural area on the coastal plain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All area codes are (804) unless otherwise listed. 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