I had an incredible time at this charming park. As it is getting warmer, I am looking for new to me…read morespots to go on walks after work. Three Lakes Park was the perfect evening refresh. We arrived around 5:30pm and spent until about 7pm exploring all the walking paths. There is something here for everyone. There is a huge playground for little ones, there are paths for walkers/runners/dog walkers, and there were even a bunch of people fishing in the lakes. I love how child-friendly this park is. It felt like most of the bridges, benches, and other fun structures were made by girl or boy scouts. There is a huge parking lot so it's easy to drive to this spot. They also have very clean restrooms. We didn't go in to the nature center, but that was pretty too. I liked that this park had a lot to explore. The water was low enough at one section for us to go to a little island in the middle of one lake. While not all the trees have their leaves yet, I image this is even prettier when everything is in bloom. It was a very serene and lovely place to explore.

Three Lakes is a gem of a park not far from Richmond proper. I love walking here when I happen to…read morebe visiting a business or estate sale nearby and it has always been exceedingly pleasant. This place has plenty of parking, lots of playground equipment, and (as the name suggests) three small lakes to walk around. It's worth noting that the main lake (closes to the park entrance) is where fishing is permitted and has the newest/nicest path as well. The middle lake is enjoyable though is a bit rougher. The far lake was damaged in storms in the past so some of it is pretty rough but still enjoyable to explore. I make sure to hit all three lakes every visit, though if you want a nice clean experience, stick to the main lake. The nature center is nice but fair warning: it's pretty small and won't take more than 10-15 minutes to enjoy in its entirety. Still, the staff member there tends to be nice and there are a few small animals in the little displays there. If you want a fun place to walk (especially if you have kids who like playground equipment), this is a great spot to do it. Overall: 5.0 stars ---- Pros: - Beautiful walking spot. - Pleasant staff. - Lots of free parking. - Fun (if small) nature center. - Plenty of playground equipment for kids. Cons: - It would be great if they fully re-built the third lake, though I suppose the rugged nature of it is part of the charm.

10/10 recommend this charter. Beautiful scenery on the river! Capt. Dragon was very helpful and…read moreknowledgeable. Had a blast!

From the owner: Guy fishing trip, Girl fishing trip, family fishing trip, whatever type of fishing trip it is let’s…read morecatch some fish! We chase giant catfish, striper, drum, crappy and largemouth. The waters we fish are the Chicahominy river, York river, and James River depending on where the fish are biting. The boat we will be fishing on is a 21 foot seahunt ultra with a 200 Yamaha on the back. No fishing license required, my boat automatically license everyone who fishes off the boat. I only use fresh bait I catch before your charter begins to give you the highest chance on being successful. I will always do my best to make a memorable fishing trip that you or your party won’t forget.

Pocahontas State Park offers over 90 miles of trails, a large lake system, and a well-maintained…read morecampground. Time your hike for lunch at Swift Creek Reservoir. You might spot hawks, eagles, or herons. In spring, the path leaving the reservoir is often covered in tiny frogs. They have no self-preservation so watch your step. The park hosts concerts at its amphitheater, including touring acts like Dark Star Orchestra. Snakes are common, especially near water. They're native, and you're trespassing so leave them be. Or text a picture to the VA Snake Hotline (804) 617-7086 to confirm that you don't need to freak out. As for the paw prints in the mud: I've seen them. They look like mountain lion tracks. Officially extinct in Virginia, but the prints say otherwise. Leave no trash. Pack out everything. This place is awesome/wonderful/beautiful!!! Don't mess it up.

Went to meet friends for surprise bday get together for their Mom. Which was awesome once everyone…read moreshowed up. How ever, the state of VA needs to invest in bigger signs with a bit more clarification of where things are. Basically I had to go back to main entrance and make turn just to figure out where I needed to go, but funny thing is I was the first person to show up at the shelter . The park is beautiful though, and very popular for the water park inside.

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.

We love Crump Park! It is a large park with lots of equipment and it is relatively shady. There are…read morelots of grassy areas to run around and kick the ball around; there is a fountain with ducks, geese, and fish; and Meadow Farm (and whatever animals are there at the time) is a short drive or walk away! We are here several times a week and are so thankful to have it close by.

Beautiful park in Glen Allen. Spacious clean park with a lot of room to walk, fly kites, fish and…read morehave an afternoon picnic. One of my favorite parks.

Hands down my favorite park in the area! It's always well kept with great parking, a really good…read morespot to launch a boat or to go for a walk!

Deep Bottom Park is one of those places that I never would have visited had the bf not discovered…read moreit on one of his kayaking adventures. We decided to take the scanoe (yes, a scanoe, not a canoe. it's a canoe with a square back) out last weekend and the bf's destination of choice was Deep Bottom Park. It's not the most scenic place in the world, but it fulfilled its purpose for us. There were a few picnic tables, but I'd really only go back to use the boat ramp again. The bathrooms are really nice, though. I was pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness- clearly someone's on top of the upkeep and it shows. A number of other boats were out on the water while we were there, along with at least one jetskier. We also saw a few people fishing off of the docks, so it seems like this boat launch is probably a fairly popular spot. If you're looking for a place semi-close to downtown, with relatively calm water and a decent boat launch, this park is worth a shot.

I came here for my safe water dive certification with Lynnhaven Dive. I was here for two days of…read morediving, but stayed offsite, so I didn't get the chance to camp (but it looks fun!). The dive ship is stocked with gear and the staff was helpful; the staff runs a tight ship so make sure to watch the safety video! There's a basic bath house with simple showers and places to change. The real delight was the diving area itself!! It was great diving among the friendly fish, underwater basketball court, sunken schoolbus, ship and helicopter wrecks, and helpful training platforms. A great place to learn to dive!

Was a bit apprehensive after reading a few reviews that were not so positive about the staff at…read moreLake Phoenix. We went in prepared for not so customer friendly folks and well, we didn't find a single one! Everyone was super friendly and helpful. The hot water facilities are WONDERFUL! It's no luxury shower, it's a camp shower, and does the job. The features underwater are entertaining and make diving in a quarry fun. I mean, basketball with a bowling ball!?!? Loved it! Give it a shot if you're curious! We had a blast!

Enjoyed a meet up with a few friends. It was my first time at Waller Mill which has been on my…read morelist. The park is now free to enter as of February. The dog park is just as you enter. Parking is just beyond and plentiful. The park offers trails, fishing and boating as well as the separate dog park. Restrooms are located at the trail head by the water. They were extremely dated and no soap in the men's room. There is a water refilling station which is a bonus. I came to hike and there are options on length. There is a 2.9 mile trail, Lookout Tower. You can add two + which is did for a total hike of 5.75. The trail was overall easy with some elevation changes. The challenges were the tree roots. Some of path is nice along the water. Other parts are paved along the road.

A bunch of years back Walmart super store had Employees picnic type of food bunch at the park. I…read moremissed when management of Williamsburg super store did this for the employee's. The wooden area is very beautiful and the day was sunny to partly cloudy with a light wind blowing.

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!

Tuckahoe Creek Park is a small but pleasant park, nice for a walk if you happen to be in the area…read more Came by here not too long ago to enjoy the pretty day, and it was an exceptionally nice one here. Lots of wildlife wandering around: turtles, birds, you name it, it was making the rounds. The boardwalk itself was particularly well-cared for as well. There's not a ton of parking but enough on most days, unless the picnic area is full (though it is a nice place to enjoy the picnic tables). Worth a visit! Overall: 4.0 stars ---- Pros: - Very pretty local park. - Nice little picnic area. - Well-cared for boardwalk. Cons: - Not particularly large, probably good for maybe 45 minutes tops.