Parks, Beaches & Trails
Biking
Hiking
Jamestown Island was formed many thousands of years ago from a series of ridges and depressions along the James River. English colonists first arrived in...
Parks, Beaches & Trails
After you've explored Williamsburg's history attractions, check out its scenic beauty on hiking trails, in parks and along the Yorktown waterfront.
Scenic rides. Historic paths. Family fun.
With trails and parks in the Williamsburg area taking you along the James and York rivers, or through the woods, you won’t want to miss out on amazing hiking and biking experiences. New Quarter Park offers mountain biking and hiking along the York River, while the Greensprings Greenway Interpretive Trail takes you back into the woods of Williamsburg.
Parks, Beaches & Trails
Biking
Canoeing & Kayaking
Fishing
Hiking
Take a leisurely drive or bike ride along the scenic 23-mile Colonial Parkway that provides a physical and metaphorical link between Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown. Scenic driving, interpretive...
Parks, Beaches & Trails
Canoeing & Kayaking
Fishing
Swimming
Located in Historic Yorktown, this 2-acre public beachfront caters to family fun and is one of the only beaches in Hampton Roads to feature a...
Parks, Beaches & Trails
Biking
Boating
Canoeing & Kayaking
James City County Marina is your destination for bike, kayak, canoe and standup paddleboard rentals. Bike or paddle areas where America's founders once traveled; from...
Parks, Beaches & Trails
Biking
Canoeing & Kayaking
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Wildlife Viewing
Experience the environment of a coastal estuary. This park is known for its rare and delicate environment, where freshwater and saltwater meet to create a habitat rich...
Parks, Beaches & Trails
Fishing
Swimming
Jamestown Beach Event Park offers a summer of fun for you and your family! You can play in the sun, tan on the sand and...
Parks, Beaches & Trails
Tennis
Sports Venues & Complexes
Kiwanis Park offers amenities such as a playground area, three ball fields, basketball court, picnic shelter, seven lighted tennis courts and much more! This 27-acre...
Parks, Beaches & Trails
Canoeing & Kayaking
Fishing
This reservoir, provided and operated jointly by Newport News, James City County, and the Division of Game and Inland Fisheries, is open to the general...
Parks, Beaches & Trails
Biking
Canoeing & Kayaking
Fishing
Hiking
Adjacent to the Colonial Parkway and close to Williamsburg, this park offers a tranquil woodland setting and the pleasures of outdoor recreation. Park amenities include Mountain biking...
