This strange park includes some modern facilities, some abandoned ruins, and some trails. Anyone…read morereading the name and expecting to end up on the river is going to find that the bluffs here are prohibitively steep, and if you fell down off the largely unfenced rim trail and somehow survived, you'd be on train tracks. The trains are periodically audible through the greenery but are hard to see. Nonetheless, the park has some nice vistas and handy facilities, and it is free.

Came here not expecting much, but was surprised with the beautiful views, large parking space, and…read moregreat hiking trails. During our hike, we spotted quite a few deer walking past us (in close proximity), so that was exciting. The trails weren't difficult, but be prepared to walk up some sketchy spots if it's wet out. Probably the coolest view was seeing the old train tracks and river from afar! I highly encourage anyone to visit this park if you're in the area.

This inclusive playground was an amazing addition to our family vacation. Having a child right…read moreadditional needs this inclusive environment was a gift!

Took our grandkids there in May and they really enjoyed themselves for hours. Love the soft…read moreflooring material used. Lots of other kids but plenty of room and things to do for all. Will be back again.

Its a peaceful stroll along the Maury. A lovely, flat trail that winds along the river with scenic…read moreviews, wildflowers, and the occasional curious cow. It's well-maintained and perfect for a relaxed walk (dog friendly), jog, or bike ride. Easy to access, quiet, and full of charm. Definitely a local gem worth revisiting.

The chessie trail is, in my opinion, one of the best trails on the east coast. It is a gravel trail…read morethat is perfect for running/jogging/biking/walking as it remains flat for the entirety of the trail. I've run on the trail close to a hundred times, and it never disappoints. The views you see here are unmatched, and I recommended it to anyone visiting Lexington, VA.

My son absolutely loved this place and there were so many activities to do. It's well worth the $9…read moreper person and the price is nothing at all. You can spend hours in here. There isn't time did mission and you can stay as long as you want. There's activities for just about every interest your child can possibly have, a market place, a salon, trains, jungle gyms, digging, construction, sensory play, a black room, literally everything. The staff keeps it nice and clean, but your expected to clean up after your child as well, of course. There's even a section for kids two and below. The only thing I wasn't really fond of was when we first walked in, the employee was talking to my three year old autistic child, and telling him the rules, which he really doesn't understand, and she was expecting a response back from him. Just because you don't know the nature of younger children, I think it's better to direct rules and everything to parents, so they can direct it to the child.

I had a day to entertain my two year old by myself in Roanoke. This place was perfect! It was in a…read moregreat location, just down the street from our hotel, so we walked. It was a reasonable price. It was the perfect size for her to get through in two hours. She had a blast going from room to room playing in all the different themes. She loved the playground area for climbing and slides. She also loved the little camping area. The Kroger exhibit was quite a hit as well. I loved that she was learning about all the different trades and burning energy at the same time. I also loved the details they put into each station. The news reporting with the live broadcast and microphones were really fun. The working cash register experience at the Kroger experience was awesome. The black light area was a lot of fun too. I think I had as much fun as she did! Definitely recommend for anyone with a toddler and at least two hours to get through it.

Just past where I'd been during previous visits to Staunton, this park is still close to the…read moredowntown area. It has a lot to offer, including a natural stream, manicured areas, various playground and athletic facilities, and a stage. It is easy to get to and park at, and is free.

Great list cal park a little run down ! Love the atmosphere! Certainly a community center piece!read more

I can't believe that this amazing park has never been added to Yelp before. Ridgeview Park (RP) is…read more85-acres full of wonderful amenities. When I climbed out of my van the other day, all I could see was green everywhere. Kids could run around the grassy fields forever and not get bored. The hills were extremely tempting to my youngest son who had to run up them and then roll down. Beautiful trees, lovely flowers, a gorgeous view of the mountains--but the best part was the river. You are able to walk up to the water's edge and play with the rocks. Here are some features: * Amphitheater * Baseball/Softball Diamond * Basketball Court * Soccer Field * Tennis Courts * Trails (there are supposed to be trails in the woods, but I didn't get a chance to check them out) * Playground * Picnic tables and grills * Restrooms * Serenity Garden * Swimming Pool * Fishing in the South River throughout the park (trout, bass, perch, bluegill, and catfish) * Handicap-Accessible Fishing Pier I was here for vacation and I always try to look for parks. I found RP online and it was way better than I ever imagined it would be. In fact, I kind of started to fall in love with it and Waynesboro. My boys and I greatly enjoyed our short time at RP and I highly recommend you visit. I wish RP was closer to my house.

This is, I think, one of the better parks in the Waynesboro and Charlottesville area. Plenty of…read moreplayground equipment for the kids to play on. Lots of fields and area to run. You can stop down at the river and feed the ducks and geese. The kids love it here. My only issue from our most recent visit was the garbage all over the park. All of the trash cans were completely filled and overflowing. Trash around the picnic tables. Yuck. Let's keep our parks beautiful, people!

This is a cute little park located in the heart of Buena Vista and is surrounded by a little gate…read morewhich is wonderful for parents to be able to sit down without having to worry about their kids running off into the street. Doesn't have a field or track it's strictly a park for kids to play and swing.

This is a beautiful little park great for little kids, it is always clean and surrounded by a fence…read moreto keep wanderers inside. Perfect for small children and has a few shade trees with benches for parents to stay within view of all angles. Located in a quiet neighborhood.

Found this little peaceful gem of a park. It's small and tucked away and the perfect spot for a day…read moretrip visit with some sandwiches! The only caution is the drive to the park can be a little sketch with areas where some store their abandoned/less used items... let's say go in the day - there is a ramp access to get your canoes in the water - park for kiddies and peaceful scenery.

I was pleased to see this newer park across the James with views of the river and fountain and a…read morewalking trail. It's also near James River Adventures. You could spend the entire day outdoors with the entire family! There were 3-5 year olds playing on the playground.

What a great hike. We parked by the restrooms and walked over giving us more steps/mileage. That…read moreway you don't have to fight for a spot in the overly crowded parking lot. The hike is straight up. I love a good climb. However, the descent is straight down. The old knees hate that. Overall a fabulous hike that is seriously overcrowded. We passed 100s of people and dogs.

Hump Back was a total bucket list climb for close to a decade. I've read it's difficulty makes it…read morepossible for amateurs to easily complete. Well it's a bit more challenging than I expected. Good news is I have tips to help if you have never been. First of all... WARNING! Must be physically fit for approximately 2 hours roundtrip of rough terrain. You can take breaks, a few benches are provided. I needed a lot! There is a parking lot at the beginning of the trail. Overflow is at the Visitors Center across the street. Wear proper footwear, no sandals or tennis shoes. Bring hydration and maybe even a small first aid kit. You will absolutely need to hydrate. Choose a cooler and more importantly DRY day. So the ideal timing is AM and season is Fall. Once at the top use caution and be willing to help others. If you see litter pick it up. I saw a single tissue that disappeared in my pocket. Dogs are welcome and they will love it if fit enough to conquer. They need hydration too! Recommend not going alone. Makes sense to me. However if you must the trail is typically busy. Camera is a must, a camera phone serves two purposes. However there is little to no cell service. Don't count on using your phone. I have AT&T and text only worked. There are Bear warnings for a reason, they are in the area. Most common on the parking area. Do NOT leave food out Finally hikers are some of the nicest people you will ever meet. Be willing to converse with others, help if necessary. On my hike we were short of hydration and was provided a bottle of water. You will love the experience. The views are stunning!!!