I am a sucker for outdoors everything, well almost everything (wink). Seriously, this park is a…read morecomplete gem. It's not very large and definitely not your typical park i.e. with tons of seating and a children's play area. This is more of a fishing off the dock and hopping into a boat park. As you enter the you'll notice benches w/ seats - this is such a great area for catching up on your novel. This area will shade you from the scorching sun rays. I enjoyed reading a book and meeting locals. Most people came to fish, run, and for the scenic walk. The benches on the dock/walkway are metal so if you're planning to sit and hang bring something to lay over the metal before you sit - it may burn your bum!

Shhhh.... let's keep this between you and me... I'm still mesmerized by this quiet, natural, hidden…read morepark. I love that the whole park is sprawled over a marshy creek and there a boardwalk meandering through it. And guess what?? The boardwalk has been extended all the way to the next neighborhood. Now there are two entrances winding around this rustic, reedy park. It's a bird watchers delight... not to mention some other little critters. Today I came on a crisp, cold day to get some fresh air, exercise and then settle on a bench and read, while soaking in nature and and reflect on the constraspects of the current pandemic. Perfect place to gain positive perspective! My favorite park!

This is a great park. It sits right on the James River. The campsites are nice and level and have…read morewater and electric. There are lots of hiking trails around and you can also bike on those trails.

Beautiful campground and can accommodate tents all the way up to the big trailers, like my family's…read morebig ol trailer. It is nice, quiet, peaceful and they always have interesting activities for adults and children alike. They also have a free library and sell firewood. The bathrooms are spotless. The employees are by and large very friendly and helpful (with exception of the young female ranger who told my sister in law "You have legs! You can hike, can't you?" She may want to brush up on the Americans with Disabilities Act and learn not to be so, as they say "ableist") I also love their gift shop. They have fun t-shirts, pins, stickers etc. I look forward to coming back--I love this park and Powhatan.

Fun playground, nice bathroom facilities, soccer fields, plenty of parking. Great looking mountain…read morebike trails (im not a mountain biker but they look awesome and well kept). The walking trail is great for the whole family. About a mile and my 7 and 5 year old handled it easily, and a jogging stroller rolls on the trail fine for my 2 year old. The terrain is varied and interesting, compared to many other non mountain "hiking" trails. Lots of goodness at Leakes Mill

Recently visited Leakes Mill Park because I just had to get outside and get active! Mid-afternoon…read moreon a cold weekday and there were only 3 other cars in the lot, which made me feel like I had the place to myself. There are fields, a playground, and mountain biking/hiking trails - the mountain bike trail is something like 8 miles? It's a lot of switchbacks which if you're hiking them - can get a little redundant BUT I suggest you stay on them until you familiarize yourself with where you're at. There is also a graveled walking path that I believe is a 1.8 mile loop if you choose not to do the actual trails. There's a pretty creek that runs through one park of the park where the ruins sit. There's plenty of picnic tables, benches and workout equipment throughout the trails too which is really nice. I can't wait to take my pups back here.

Came here to kill some time by walking the path along the river. It was a beautiful sunny day and…read morewhile it started chilly, it warmed quickly. We parked at the playground - plenty of parking spots at 11ish on a Sunday - and got going. The trail is paved and wide, nice and smooth for two miles with marked posts about every 0.5 miles. At the end of two miles the pavement stops and turns to an actual trail. We didn't go past that point so turned around and headed home. There were plenty of people out - runners, bikers, walkers, families. There are a few spots where the edge of the path is close to a drop off/ledge at the riverbed so if you have small kids just be careful. The trail has a few areas that connect back to a nearby road which is nice too. Wish we had more places like this back home I could go run! Loved traveling right along the river and it's little rapids the whole time.

Great paved path, well maintained, that runs along the river. Couple of notes that they have some…read moreoff leash areas for dogs and many owners allowed their dogs to approach our without recall. Additionally there are some homeless encampments along the path.

Stunning new park that features so many amenities! Including a huge playground, splash area and a…read morebmx/skate park. There is also a nice 1 mile loop trail that courses around the park. The trail is completely paved and has nice views of nature. It is partially shaded and quite open making it an awesome spot for a solo stroll or a walking group.

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.

Always a great meal, kid friendly, lots of TVs for games, service is excellent too!! Thanks…read moreGarland!!

What a hidden gem! Great place to have a shaded walk and nice playground for the kids.read more

Came here for a friend's birthday party. This is a lovely park. Old fashion playgrounds, wooded…read moretrails, spacious pavilions. There are latrines in the parking lot - not sure if there are regular restrooms w plumbing anywhere around but for what they are, the ports-potties are clean and large.

Fighting Creek Park is a delight, and such an unexpectedly well appointed park for such a rural…read morecounty. It is well positioned within walking distance of the county library, the YMCA, and the soccer fields. It boasts lovely walking trails, a frisbee golf course (which while usable could use some TLC), a lovely little creek with a charming covered bridge to cross it, and a multi-tiered playground which is among my favorite playgrounds in the surrounding counties because of it's lovely rural setting, its shade from the tree coverage, its new playground equipment, and its easy proximity to the creek area. We have an easy time navigating with a range of kids. Parents can position themselves between the playground where the younger kids can play, and the creek where the more nature-oriented kids want to explore, while it's safe enough for the teens to venture up to the library or to hike through the network of easily navigable trails. There are two covered picnic areas with grills. There are benches at the playground areas. In a delightfully educationally inspired move, the gardens and forests closest to the playgrounds and trails have their flora labeled so you can learn about the plants in the area. There is a texture garden near the parking lot with plants designed to touch and feel. One of the trails is an exercise trail with equipment stations for pull-ups, balance beam, and other outdoor workouts. Just a delightful spot right where you'd least expect it.

I am lucky enough to have lived here on the lake for 25 years. What a great place to live!!! I…read moreespecially enjoy the pools and beaches during the summer. Open mic night at the Pub every other week is also a favorite.

Great place to live and recreate! Tons of things to do ! It's a bedroom community for surrounding…read morecities !

"Walk a mile in their shoes......"…read more I decided to peer through the eyes of history and visit the Tuckahoe Plantation. I felt all the feels driving up the loooong drive to the plantation. I wondered how many slaves dreamed about what was on the "other side" of that long field. Many visitors pack in to see where Thomas Jefferson spent his childhood BUT I drove to see how the ancestors spent theirs (as this plantation tells the enslaved stories, as well). As I walked the curving path to see the schoolhouse, kitchen, enslaved quarters....I felt something (not the haunting that is said to be present) - i wondered about long sweltering summers in the field. I didn't need to peer inside the main house. I thought the archivists did a good job assembling historical facts about Thomas Jefferson and the enslaved. I didn't take the guided tour but I enjoyed what was open to see (people reside there - in both the main house and cabins - so not much to see).

Lovely spot to take a walk in their immaculate garden! This plantation, once the home of Thomas…read moreJefferson, is located off River Road, down a long, dirt driveway. You will pass a farm with chickens and gorgeous fields as you make you way to the stately Georgian styled home at the end of the road. There's a parking lot with an honor system box, $5 donation for the self- guided walking tour of the grounds. A map Is provided, and there are QR codes throughout this beautiful acreage. Should you want a guided tour of the main house and outbuildings, there are charges ranging from $5-$20, discounts for children, seniors and military. Call for reservations to be sure they are not hosting a private event. We were only interested in being outdoors! The plantation is open from 9-5 daily. This place is the perfect location for some fresh air therapy! We were enthralled by the various garden areas, the statuary, the arched groves, the arbors, the colonial design, and most of all, the spring flowers and trees in full bloom! We meandered through the rows of tulips, daffodils, poppies, hyacinths, snowdrops, candytuft, bluebells, and other colorful flowers, shrubs, bushes and plants. This not so secret garden was full of birds, with bird houses placed strategically at various spots. Flowering vines and trees were trained to make gorgeous arches. The maintenance of this amazing, historic estate is obviously painstakingly meticulous. We were completely enthralled with its beauty and understated grandeur. They allow photo shoots for exorbitant fees and by appointment only. You might want to try Maymont, etc. instead.

Nestled in the heart of the Cumberland State Forest in central Virginia, activities in this park…read more(which is managed by Virginia State Parks) are centered around the 40-acre lake. We camped in this park for three nights in late April 2022; our stay included two weekday and one Friday night. There are three campgrounds in the park ... the Acorn Loop, which is lakeside and intended more for tent camping and Black Oak and Chestnut Loops, which are for larger RVs. Both of the latter campgrounds were closed for construction activities. Being lakeside, sites on the Acorn Loop, were very peaceful and relaxing though they are quite close to each other. Each site had a picnic table, fire ring, and a pole for a lantern. Only two sites were occupied during our Wednesday and Thursday night stay; there was about 70% occupancy on the Friday night but it was still relatively quiet. The bathhouse/showers were well-maintained. There is access to park trails directly from the campground. There are also a lodge and cabins available to rent. The park offers a boat launch, fishing pier, boat rentals, beach area/(unguarded) swimming, a snack bar, picnic shelter, playground, and an archery range. Some of these activities are seasonal. For instance, the snack bar and boat rentals were closed in late April. The park is also a great place to do some hikes. The Trail Guide is available at the Contact Station or online. There are a number of hiking trails in the park that are rated easy or moderate. We did the Lakeside Trail (easy, 1.52 miles), the Channel Cat Loop (moderate 1.78 miles), and some shorter connector trails. There are two short trails, Otter (0.16 mi) and Coyote (0.07 mi), which are handicap accessible. The park is also adjacent to state forest, which offers the 14-mile Cumberland Multi-use Trail, which is shared by hikers, bikers, and equestrians. Finally, there is some wi-fi availability in the park, primarily in the beach and campground areas.

We have come to the state park before and enjoyed it. We are in cabin 11. when we got here we were…read morepleasantly surprised with the upgrades and a new fireplace. Lots of walking trails. The staff are friendly.