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4.9 (8 reviews)

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Beautiful, hidden gem of a beach northeast of Kilmarnock. Easy walk from the small parking lot along a wooded boardwalk, nice swimming once you get there.

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Great little beach for a picnic or a walk! Good swimming for kids. Small parking lot so if it's not a weekday, get there early.

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Kilmarnock Towne Centre Park - One of the sponsor signs located on the dog park's fencing.

Kilmarnock Towne Centre Park

4.5(2 reviews)
3.9 mi

I never knew this place existed! I brought my niece and nephew and kiddo here and they really…read moreenjoyed themselves! The next day we came back with friends and the kids played for hours! The splash pad is wonderful! There is even a sunscreen dispenser! My kiddo is allergic to most types so that's a no no for us, personally. However, it's so great that it's there for others if needed! The playground was really unique and even though there's not alot of equipment compared to others, everything is so different that the kids spent hours climbing, spinning and sliding! I've been looking for a dog park and so glad to find one not too far from home! And the bathrooms are sooo clean! I was shocked!

Kilmarnock Towne Centre Park is located in small town America. The park has something for…read moreeveryone: a children's play area, a trail around the park's perimeter for walking, a dog park, beautiful landscape that is maintained by a bioretention system, an outdoor stage area known as Half Shell Stage where local talent performs, and amphitheater seating. Additionally, near the playground area is a water feature which children can run through on hot days. If you're into reading, the Kilmarnock Community Library is across the street. The library also has a children's area that little ones will love. The park is a must see if in the area.

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Kilmarnock Towne Centre Park - Plants supported by the bioretention system.  In the background is the Lancaster Community Library.

Plants supported by the bioretention system.  In the background is the Lancaster Community Library.

Kilmarnock Towne Centre Park - A footbridge connecting the parking area to the Half Shell Stage area.

A footbridge connecting the parking area to the Half Shell Stage area.

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Westmoreland State Park

Westmoreland State Park

4.3(76 reviews)
42.1 mi

A beautiful park, the walks to the two beaches (fossil beach and the Potomac waterfront) are not…read morefor the faint of heart! Totally worth the hikes, but the beach trail down to the waterfront with all the breakwaters is about 250 stairs. And STEEP! It looks like they are building a road down to there right from the campground that will take you right there. You can drive down on an actual road but where's the fun in that? The camper sights are nice and mostly level. In campground A, most face into the forest so you don't see your neighbors. And it's the closest to the beach trails. Not all sights in campground A have water and electric so check b4 booking. We had site a26 and it was good. But the a sites (1-7) are the best. We did both hikes in one day, so there isn't much of anything else to do. Unless you love to just hike. In which case there are plenty of other trails. The staff is very friendly. There are no public restrooms close.

Westmoreland state park is a true hidden gem located in Westmoreland past King George VA. It is…read moreclose to the George Washington Birthplace. Parking cost about $10 at the entrance. When I was driving in I noticed campgrounds but unsure if there are cabins. They have a nice playground and bathrooms close by. Near the visitor center there is also a Discovery Center however we did not stop by. The ranger let us know that they have more things to look at. We came to check out the Fossil Beach and found a small shark tooth. The rangers were very helpful and kept my kids very engaged while sharing all about the cool things this park has to offer. Inside the visitor center you can find snacks, water fountains, restrooms, air conditioning, a neat gift shop, turtles, and snakes. Ask about their Jr. Ranger program/booklet. It is very kid friendly even for older toddlers. Definitely make a day trip out of this park. In addition to shark teeth hunting you can also swim in the river. Many people were here with umbrellas and towels. It is about a 0.5 mile hike to get to Fossil beach.

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Westmoreland State Park - Fossil Beach

Fossil Beach

Westmoreland State Park
Westmoreland State Park

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