DON’T FORGET THE DOG: SOME PARKS HAVE SPECIAL SPOTS FOR ROVER
Parks
21. Waller Mill Park. Lake, pier, boat and canoe rentals, fishing, nature and fitness trails, playground, lookout-tower trail, observation tower, senior citizens walking trail, picnic tables, play fields, shelters, cornhole game and fishing pole rentals. Separate dog park. 901 Airport Road. 2593778.
Continued from 51 Menchville High School. Open sunrise to sunset. 886-7912. Stoney Run Park. Athletic fields, with trails, fishing and more in development. 15110 Warwick Blvd.
York County York County Parks and Recreation. 100 County Drive. 890-3500. yorkcounty.gov/ parksandrec
Norfolk Town Point Park. City park with outdoor amphitheater that hosts many weekend festivals. Waterside Drive. 441-2345. Festeventsva.org
Poquoson Poquoson Parks and Recreation. 8683580. www.poquoson-va.gov Messick Point Boat Ramp. Two double boat ramps, 50 vehicle/trailer parking spaces. Handicapped-accessible. At the end of Messick Road. Park Street Little League Softball/ Baseball Complex. Lighted baseball and softball fields. Park Street. Phillips Park. Kids Island playground, soccer and baseball fields and tennis courts. 51 Odd Road. 16. Poquoson Municipal Park and Pool. Pool, walking trail, picnic shelter, playground, soccer field, baseball field. 830 Poquoson Ave. South Lawson Park. Multi-purpose athletic fields. South Lawson Road.
Suffolk Suffolk Parks and Recreation. 138 S. 6th St. 514-7250. www.suffolk.va.us/parks
Dino the dachshund goes for a walk with Kayla Vanik and Emily Haynes at Riverview Farm Park Tuesday afternoon. Dino is using the wheels after having back surgery.
Lone Star Lakes. Wilderness park, 11 lakes. Crabbing, freshwater fishing piers, playground, horse and hiking trails, picnic area, model-airplane flying field, archery range. 102 Bob House Parkway, Chuckatuck. 255-4032. 18. Sleepy Hole Park. Picnic shelters, horseshoes, playground, trails, volleyball, fishing, children’s learning garden. 4616 Sleepy Hole Road. 923-2385.
Surry County 5. Chippokes Plantation State Park. 1,683 acres. Two miles of James River frontage. Picnic areas, pool, walking and biking trails, visitors’ center, gardens, farm and forestry museum, and mansion tours. Campground and cabins. Rentals available for weddings, etc. 695 Chippokes Park Road, Surry. (Route 634, off Route 10). 294-3625. dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/ chi.shtml
2. Bennett’s Creek Park. Fishing, boat ramps, a playground, picnic shelters, skate park, nature trail and tennis courts. Off Shoulders Hill Road, Route 659. 3000 Bennetts Creek Park Road. 484-3984.
Hog Island Wildlife Management Area. Seasonal hunting. Fishing. Trails, ponds, bird watching and hiking. Public boat ramp. 7938 Hog Island Road (end of Route 650). 804-829-6580. www.dgif.virginia.gov/wmas
Lake Meade Park. Playground, lighted tennis courts, picnic area, restrooms, walking trail, skateboard area, dog park. 201 Holly Lawn Parkway. 514-7250.
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6. First Landing State Park. 2,888 acres. Indoor aquariums, water sports rentals, boat ramp and small beach for boating, fishing and crabbing on Broad Bay, hiking and biking trails, cabin rentals and a campground. Beach restricted to campers. Pic-
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nic shelter and conference room rentals, bicycle rentals, visitors’ center. 2500 Shore Drive. 412-2300. dcr.virginia.gov/ state_parks/fir.shtml 13. Mount Trashmore. 165 acres. Former landfill turned recreation hill. Kids’ playgrounds, fishing, picnic shelters, paths, volleyball, horseshoes, outdoor fitness stations and skate park. 310 Edwin Drive. 473-5237.
Williamsburg Williamsburg Parks and Recreation. 259-3760. williamsburgva.gov Bicentennial Park. Greenspace. Near the National Center for State Courts, 320 Court Street. College Landing Park. Scenic park with picnic areas, lookout tower, marsh and boardwalk. 1070 South Henry Street. Highland Park Community Park. Two acres. Picnic areas, playground, half-court basketball court, picnic shelter and grills. 703 North Henry Street. Quarterpath Park. 23 acres. Recreation center, softball, tennis, basketball, volleyball, aerobics and dance rooms, pool, playground, three lighted softball fields. 202 Quarterpath Road, off Route 60 East. 2593766 (pool), 259-3760 (recreation center). Redoubt Park. Dedicated on May 5, 2007, to celebrate the 145th anniversary of the Battle of Williamsburg. Two redoubts, historic interpretation and scenic views. 1051 Quarterpath Road.
Back Creek Park. Tennis courts, boat and kayak launching, picnic areas with grills, practice wall and ball machine for rent. 3000 Goodwin Neck Road, Dandy. 8903850. Charles Brown Park. Tennis, basketball, baseball, playground, community service center, picnic shelter. Wheelchair accessible. 1950 Old Williamsburg Road, Lackey. 890-3500. 10. Harwood’s Mill. Boat ramp, boat and canoe rentals (weekends from Memorial Day to October), mountain bike trail, freshwater fishing pier, shelters and trails. Oriana Road. Kiln Creek Park. 21 acres. Soccer field, baseball field, basketball court, picnic shelter, picnic tables, playground and restrooms. Located in Kiln Creek subdivision, 2901 Kiln Creek Parkway. 15. New Quarter Park. 545 acres. Youth mountain bike trail, picnic pavilions, hiking, biking, basketball, boat ramps, piers, fishing, disc golf, playground, wildflower meadow, horseshoes, geocaching and letterboxing, volleyball and restrooms. Wheelchair accessible. 1000 Lakeshead Drive. 757-890-5840. Wolf Trap Park. Soccer, restrooms, ponds and the county’s Memorial Tree Grove. 1009 Wolftrap Road. 22. York River State Park. The 2,550-acre park offers boat ramps, picnic area, visitors’ center, hiking, biking and horse trails, guided canoe trips, fossil hikes, “ghost night” hikes, wildlife observations. 9801 York River Park Road. 566-3036. dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/yor.shtml Yorktown Waterfront. Two acres of beachfront, fishing pier, boat docks, swimming, grassy picnic area, restrooms, trail. 425 Water St.