This is lovely reservoir park along River Road (northwest of downtown Fredericksburg, but on the…read moresouth bank of the Rappahanock River). It's only a 7 minute drive from the Wegmans in the Carl D. Silver Parkway megaplex. As you enter on the left side, continue past the mini-parking lot along a gravel road. At the end, there's a larger parking lot (upper lot) and the smaller parking area (lower lot). On a Sunday morning in late September, it was calm and peaceful on the reservoir. On weekends from 12pm-5pm, the nature center is open for kids. This is a great place for boating (they have kayak and canoe rentals) and easy hiking. Not so ideal for running because the trails are narrow and full of tree branches (hazardous if you're not watching your step). A river path is a good option for walking (but not ideal for jogging). Across River Road at the "bottom of the hill", there's a public boat ramp that's worth a quick peek for a view of the river. At the far left, walk toward the open space and path along the river. After a short walk of 200 feet, you'll get a clear view of how rocky and shallow the river is - as well as bowls in the ground which may been cannon redouts (used during the Civil War). It's amazing to see both the Union and Confederate forces built cannon redoubts on both sides to prevent people from crossing the river at this shallow and relatively calm area. Enjoy!

Pros: Beautiful, calm lake, with chances to see wildlife and public restrooms are available…read more Cons: Driving down the dirt hill toward the water can be treacherous due to long, wide, deep trenches. Also, this lake allows remote controlled boats, so if someone is using it to speed around the water, we kayakers have to steer clear. Noisy and annoying. Finally, we used our own kayaks and PDFs and the cost was $10.

used the boat ramp to put our kayaks in to paddle with the Fxbg kayaking club on a Friday after…read morework. lovely weather that day - perfect for an evening outing. the river is beautiful along this stretch, and surprisingly wild since we paddled upstream past downtown Fredericksburg. great views of historical buildings - we went up past the Embry power plant and turned around at the bottom edge of Old Mill Park. saw a deer along the shore, surprisingly on the City side. spotted a bald eagle in one tree as we went up, and then saw it out on the river fishing as we headed back down. great exercise, pleasant surroundings, had a great time.

Located at the end of Sophia Street, the city dock is home to many different things over the years…read more The "City of Fredericksburg" Paddle Cruise boat docks here during the summer months. Directly across the river is Ferry Farms, where George Washington grew up. Today the dock is used as a recreation point for many locals. The dock is free to the general public and is enjoyed by many. Grubs ~

I went to a 420 festival here and it wasn't what I was expecting. The people were nice and so were…read morethe vendors. I was expecting more companies trying to sell you things on how to grow your herbs. If the government would stay out of this everyone would benefit from each other. Whether from a economic standpoint and for the help it does for others. Now only the government is making the money because they are the only ones who are allowed to sell you the herb and then they have you in the system . The government allows these companies to functionson, so they get the profi. You can't buy seeds for your 4 plants you are allowed to grow. I didn't give it low stars because it really isn't their fault. Maybe next year the government with get off its heiney and get on with what was promised to the voters.

This place is a hidden gem! Our crew of 6 went tubing and it was a great time! The water level was…read morea little low so it was a little slow moving but it was beautiful weather and the float down the river was gorgeous! So don't let the water level keep you away! The owner was so kind and we will definitely be back!

I went to park on July 25th and let me tell you, this was a great experience. This park is very…read moreclean and also the bathrooms were clean as well. First of all when you get to the park you are greeted and you have to pay $10 to get in. They are stocked with Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappies, Walleye fish. They also have grills and picnic tables along with grills. Make sure you bring your own garbage bags so you can keep the park clean. Everyone speaks to that walks by. Enjoy the park and have lots of fun!

I love leesylvania state park! it have been my happy place for year, i used to take my kids there…read moreall the tim, they had a lot of fun in there. Now that I'm older I love to go for a morning walk it make me feel alive been around nature but now I'm not able to go becouse now has a handicap person with a handicap permit i has to pay to get in and I also need to make reservation on weekends which is hard for me becouse sometines I decide at the last minute to go depending on how I'm feeling that day. I don't think this was a good idea and im really disappointed about that.

Beautiful, clean park in south Stafford. Tennis courts, outdoor swimming pool, lake for boating…read moreand fishing. I need to go back and try the fishing.

we go to the lake to kayak, and it has everything we need. good boat ramp - no canoe/kayak launch,…read morebut still easy water access. not crowded - plenty of parking. no idea about the rest of the park but the lake is just big enough for an hour plus paddle with one circumnavigation. lots of turtles & fish to see. herons hunting were a great treat. deer in the woods between lake & golf course. all the animals seemed surprisingly used to humans. excellent watching. we also got lucky & saw an eagle snatch a fish from the water - timing is everything.

Old Mill Park is an expansive flat meadow North East of Fredericksburg, VA and gently slopes off…read moredown to the Rappahannock River. There's place for football, frisbee, grilling and even some goals for soccer. The river is swimmable although the currents are very strong and can be filled with debris after storms. There is a memorial garden, parking area and lots of benches to relax on. On both sides of the wide Rappahannock River are houses or dwellings of a bygone either Civil War or even Colonial Era. This park was lots of fun to explore: hanging around the hiking path along the banks, log skips and throwing a football. The park is maintained by a Fredericksburg municipal park crew that oversees the grass, the shrubs and trees. Review: great outing

I think if you're a resident of Fredericksburg or Stafford this can be a nice place to bring your…read morefamily. However, as we are not we were charged $15 to park for "grass cutting". The bathrooms were not well maintained-no toilet paper and a gaping hole for people to peep into the women's restroom while they are using the restroom. So essentially they are having out of town visitors pay for what I'm not sure. Just park for free on the road, parking in the lot doesn't benefit you in the least. Views are prettier elsewhere on the river anyways.

Love that you can walk the creek, tons of space, and lots of fun for the kids and the dogs!read more

This is one of Culpeper County's parks. It is located just north of Route 3. There is a children's…read moreplayground and a cannon at the entrance. Off to the right is a gravel road that runs along the river with a few pullouts. The first pullout is for a handicapped access picnic table. There is a larger picnic area off to left. Along the river for the first part you may smell cow poop as there is a farm on the other side of the river and the top side of the park. If you drive further back or hang out on the left side this shouldn't be a problem. If you are in the area or traveling through it is a good place to chill out for awhile.

Highly recommend this park if you're looking to walk your dog, bike, play on the play ground, or…read moreplay soccer. There are soccer fields/goals, the playground is covered for the kids, swings are uncovered but they have swings for young and big. They have a trails for biking the entire park. Dogs must be leashed while at the park. There are picnic tables as well for parties/get together or your weekend lunch, parking was okay when I showed up at 12pm, but by the time I left at 2pm the lot was full with cars circling. Parking is an open gravel lot. There are a few handicapped spots, I would consider the park 50% accessible for wheelchair users, definitely have a hard time getting to the bike path but once there it is paved, the parking lot being completely gravel can also be difficult, The walking path is gravel only. Overall, safe and clean park for any age

the grass was very appetizing. i came here for a school organized picnic, and in the end, the only…read morething able to cure my overwhelming hunger and quenching thirst is this spectacular evening style poaceae.