Outdoor Recreation

To register for any Parks & Recreation programs, click here.

Movies Under the Stars |  Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m. FREE!

Chickahominy Riverfront Park, 1350 John Tyler Highway
Enjoy some of the great box office titles out under the sky! Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks. We’ll bring the stars. All ages welcome; children 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Scheduled feature; subject to change: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. 
*Weather permitting. 

Campfire Social |  Oct. 8 & Oct. 22, 6-7 p.m. FREE!

Chickahominy Riverfront Park, 1350 John Tyler Highway
 Come celebrate fall with a good old-fashioned campfire gathering! Enjoy s’mores, activities, storytelling and more around the campfire overlooking Gordon Creek. 
*Weather permitting.

*Outdoor events are weather permitting. In the event of inclement weather, please call the Activities Hotline at 757-259-3232 for any changes in schedule.

Hike the Falls Series: Crabtree Falls ● Ages 12+

Oct. 14, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. $35
James City County Recreation Center, 5301 Longhill Road 
Crabtree Falls, located in Montebello, VA is a 2 mile out-and-back trail rated moderate to strenuous. All participants must be physically able to hike up a steep incline though rocky terrain. At the base of the trail, there’s a spectacular view of the falls over a rock cliff. Participants aged 15 & younger must be accompanied by an adult. Bring lunch. 

Hike the Falls Series: Great Falls Park ● Ages 12+

Nov. 4, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. $35
James City County Recreation Center, 5301 Longhill Road
Great Falls Park is a small National Park located in McLean, VA. The Patowmack Canal Trail is an out-and-back trail along one of the first canals built in the United States. This trail is rated as easy/intermediate. Participants aged 15 & younger must be accompanied by an adult. Bring lunch.  

Million Bulbs Walk ● All Ages

Dec. 2, 5-9 p.m. $30
James City County Recreation Center, 5301 Longhill Road
Take a mile-long walk through the magical, illuminated lights at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens! Fee includes garden admission and transportation. Participants aged 15 & younger must be accompanied by an adult. 

Outdoor events are weather permitting. In the event of inclement weather, please call the Activities Hotline at 757-259-3232 for any changes in schedule.

To register for any Parks & Recreation programs, click here. For any specific trip questions, phone 757-259-5355 or email sarah.cochrane@jamescitycountyv.gov.