We went here the other day as the kids were on spring break.. it looks bigger from the pics online…read morebut it's still a pretty solid park .. the zip line was a huge hit for the kids, even my 14yr loved it .. there are plenty benches and shade for the adults . Took is 49 minutes to get there and it was worth the drive

Ok, this park is PERFECT. No, seriously. It has reached park perfection. There is the biggest (and…read moremost fun looking) playground that I've ever seen. There looks to be some sort of 'ship' for their imagination as well as several slides and merry go rounds and everything to keep the little ones busy. Going around this park, is a walking trail. It's not too long, its not too short. It's just right. You can leisurely stroll around the entire park, taking a break to watch the kiddies or...and this is the best part, watch the pooches. Among it's perfection, this park has three, VERY large dog parks. Two for the biggies (they need the room) and one GINORMOUS park for the Lil Napoleons (ever meet a small dog that didn't have a Napoleon complex?) This dog park is so big that after throwing the ball for 30 minutes, my very energetic poodle came up to me panting heavily & I swear I could hear "Uncle" as he dropped the ball & walked away. The grounds inside the dog parks are kept beautifully. There is a volunteer who faithfully cleans out the water bowls, picks up anything that parents left behind, supplies balls to all of the parks & for a bonus will even snuggle any pet needing a confidence boost. I am very hesitant in writing this review because if word spreads too far & fast, then everyone will want to come here & there will be a line. There are very friendly owners that come to this park, all different breeds. One day it will be all poodles, doodles, chichipoos, doxies...you just never know who you will meet!

I love that there is plenty of parking here!…read more It is SO BIG! It is nice that there is an area closed off with a gate for little ones to help keep them in one spot. It was definitely overwhelming having 3 kids running ALL around... it was hard to be able to keep eyes on them the entire time so thankful I was there with another mama and we all watched each other's. The kids had a blast darting in ALL directions. We will definitely be packing a cooler and a picnic blanket next time to be able to stay longer. There is a walking trail next to it, there is plenty of benches, umbrellas, shade, and a few tables. It was very well maintained.

Great park, clean facilities, 8 Pickleball courts that are well maintained. Highly recommendedread more

This 600-acre park impresses me. It's a pristine public recreation area found in James City, VA…read morewith many interesting components. My hub rode the 20 miles of mountain bike trails while I spent time walking the paths that wind through historical sites and open fields. While here, I stumbled upon the Williamsburg Botanical Garden. It features 800 species of native vegetation and entrance is free. Saw a wedding being set up; what a great site to have such a ceremony. The best surprise of all is the presence of one of the first Free Black Settlements in the US. There are 3 cabins, all furnished with items of the period (1803-1850), situated in a graceful clearing. The structures are easy to see inside and out, a trip back in time, for sure. A fellow Yelper writes that Freedom Park is one of the best places to visit if on a tight budget in the Williamsburg region. I heartily agree. There are no fees for anything, unlike other parks in the tri-city area (meaning Williamsburg/Jamestown/Yorktown). I found myself returning here for several days during the week that I was a tourist recently because this place is so enjoyable and tranquil.

Nice park to explore and walk through with a botanical garden to see. Place was well maintained…read more Some of the trails are bicycle friendly & paved. The admission is free. Parking and finding the place were very easy to find. One of the best things to do for free or on a low budget at Williamsburg.

Undoubtedly the best park in town! Unfortunately, there's often no one else there. Hopefully,…read morethat will change and this will help the word get out. Here, you get it all--shade sail covering the adult area with many picnic tables, a separate patio area for adults with chairs, a giant playpen-like structure with a bouncy ball in it and lined with garage tiles for safe falls for younger toddlers. There is a play set for younger kids and for older. I would say about age 3 to about 8 or 10. There is a car on a spring that rocks; a big, spiral slide, straight slights, a fake climbing mountain with seats on top, and tons and tons of options to climb and swing, including a jungle gym and even spiral-style monkey bars (they go in circle, rather than just in a straight line. There's a balance beam, different types of swings, and really everything you could possibly want. All that's missing is the kids, really. Absolutely amazing place. The greatest likelihood to catch other kids to play with is before lunchtime. The only downside is that there is zero shade on the actual playground itself. Very important note: This place is public and at the back of a church parking lot. Turn in right beside the blue library sign, and drive alllll the way back. You cannot see the playground from the street at all, not even upon turning into the lot.

My girls loved this playground and they are older too. We happened upon a Fall event there when we…read morevisited this time. Everyone was super sweet, the forgot was going, lights were hung, bathrooms were very clean. Great all around.

We thought this was a solid park. Our kid had fun on the playground. We also liked that there was…read morea shelter with tables and benches under it. The park also had some baseball fields that looked pretty good. I would recommend this park.

Great park with many things to do for all age groups. Easy access with plenty of parking. We can't…read morewait to go back again

The park itself is nice and clean. So many things for little ones and older kids to do. The only…read morecomplaint was the bathrooms near the splash pads were atrocious, missing stall handles, reeked of urine. Just filthy! waste on the floor, used pads falling out the trash bins all over the floor. So unfortunate the public is trashing this beautiful park! It gets very crowded in the warmer months especially once the splash pads open up. I went on a Monday afternoon and they were packed.. people are not paying attention to their kids, some older kids are pushing the little ones and a lot of youth groups without the proper amount of chaperones.

This is a fun state park to visit! There is a beautiful area by the water that is great for walking.read more

I'm staying in the lovely guest house in the scenic Riverside Belle Idle and couldn't be more…read morepleased. The view from the bay window is phenomenal, the space large and comfortable. We've had trails to wander, seen wildlife, and could even go crabbing, pots provided (both kinds, to catch and cook!). The park is serene and so beautiful with the estuary, river, beachy, and woodsy biomes to observe.

We were here for a party and the party is inclusive for all ages and abilities. There's nice…read moreshaded areas and the restrooms are extremely clean.

A huge fenced in playground! There are toddler and big kids playgrounds, water play, a sensory…read morewall, and plenty of space to run around. There is a parking lot right in front of the playground. My kids had so much fun and hope to visit again next time we visit Richmond!

I love that this park had made renovations since the last time we visited. It is also a gated…read moreplayground so the kids do bot easily run out into the parking lot!

This park is located at the episcopal church. It is well-maintained and has plenty of areas that…read morerange from babies toddlers and big kids. Everything from slides to a rock climbing tower. And for the pirate loving kid there is a pirate ship with a slide! There is a giant sand box next to the pirate ship too. Lots of big kids swings and a few swings for babies and toddlers. Plenty of slides for kids to enjoy from the tall steep slide to the more low key baby slides. There are plenty of benches for adults to sit while the kiddos enjoy playing. Even an area with balance bars to walk and jump on. I did see a few picnic tables in the playground area too. This playground offers so many fun options for kids of all ages. The playground What established in 2006 by Project Swing, a nonprofit corporation organized through and under episcopal church and the Redeemer. Park is open during daylight hours.

I was looking for a good hiking trail since the beautiful Noland Trail is closed due to Covid-19…read more This was a little hard to find since I used Google for directions. As yelp says it's off Osprey. The trail is going to be towards your right as you exit your car. The lake is towards your left. There was a closed gate right before the trail and I assume that was to let cars from going through since I seen somebody come out walking from there and that's how I found the trail. It's not as neatly maintained as Noland Trail and Sandy Beach Bottom Trail. It's a little confusing and lots of off paths. It was a little adventure and a good place to feel like your really lost in the woods

This isn't too far from out house. Free parking by the lake. Porta potty available for the needs…read more New signs make it easy to see where to bike to the trails. You go up a dirt path and cross the road. The first trail is on your right. It's roots and has some up and down portions. The bridges over the ditches are narrow and my youngest(and myself) often found ourselves struggling to stay in the middle. Lock your elbows on the downhill to stay straight! Some areas are tight between the trees, so know the trail before going too fast through it. At the end you are back on a wide path that you can go left to get back to parking...or go right toward more trails. We went to the far back for the 3rd trail. It used to be called advanced, but I like it better than the first. Less roots, but more tight in places. Some snakes back here like to lay on the trail...be loud and they slither away. Less up and down hills here but there is doozy near the end. Almost too steep before the bridge and you can catch your pedal here. I did a nice over the handle bars into the ditch and rolled back up. My youngest said it was the best fall ever! I also remember a few log portions....it's hard to pedal through those, so push hard! Our family likes to do things together. My husband wants a technical ride. My son is intermediate rider and my daughter and myself just want to survive. We have fun here. Highly recommend. Oh, side note: We haven't ever had issues with ticks in these woods. But always check when through playing the woods!