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Discover James City County
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Freedom Park Trails
More than 20 miles of mountain bike trails wind through historical sites, forests and along creeks and open meadows.
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Freedom Park Botanical Garden
The Williamsburg Botanical Garden is located at Freedom Park. Members of the Garden develop and maintain the area which features over 800 species of native vegetation.
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Chickahominy Riverfront Park
Canoes, kayaks and jon boats are available for rent at Chickahominy Riverfront Park.
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Powhatan Creek Park
Powhatan Creek Park is part of the Chesapeake Gateways Network and provides access to the James River at Jamestown Island, including scenic views of Historic Jamestown.
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Little Creek Reservoir Park
This scenic park overlooks a 996-acre reservoir offering year round fishing, boating and picnicking.
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Greensprings Forests
Wander along this 3.5-mile nature trail that loops through a landscape of beaver ponds, wetlands and forests.
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Jamestown Beach
Enjoy a day of fishing, picnicking and wildlife viewing at Jamestown Beach Event Park.
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Freedom Park Go Ape! Course
Get ready for a treetop adventure at "Go Ape!" located in Freedom Park, Go Ape combines a high ropes course with awesome zip lines.
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Freedom Park Trails
This 600-acre forested retreat features nearly 2 miles of multiuse trails, including a 1-mile ADA accessible paved trail, and more than 20 miles of mountain bike trails.
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Freedom Park Settlement
Freedom Park is the site of an 18th century cemetery, the Revolutionary War Battle of Spencer’s Ordinary, and a 17th century domicile that is revealing much archaeological research.
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Discover Kidsburg
This 19-acre park is home to the Kidsburg, a 30,000-square-foot lighted playground.
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Greensprings Wildlife
Learn about the environment, historic events and area wildlife at Greensprings Interpretive Trail.
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Capital Trail
The county is a partner of the Virginia Capital Trail, a regional 55-mile multiuse trail connecting all the state capitals of Virginia’s history.
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Chickahominy Riverfront Park
You can bring your own boat or rent one at the park to enjoy fishing or exploring the Chickahominy River and Gordon Creek.
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Freedom Park Settlement
Freedom Park is one of the nation's earliest Free Black Settlements in America, and includes 3 historically accurate recreated cabins.
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Veterans Park
This 19-acre park is home to the Kidsburg, a 30,000-square-foot lighted playground.
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Go Ape!
Go Ape at Freedom Park was Voted #1 Outdoor Adventure for the Eastern region of Virginia by readers of Virginia Living Magazine.
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Little Creek Reservoir Park
This scenic park overlooks a 996-acre reservoir offering year round fishing, boating and picnicking.
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Diascund Sunrise
This reservoir is open to the general public for boating access and fishing.
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Greensprings Wildlife
Over 200 species of birds have been documented at Greensprings Interpretive Trail, which is part of the Virginia Birding Trail.
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Greensprings Wetlands
Wander along this 3.5-mile nature trail that loops through a landscape of beaver ponds, wetlands and forests.
Trail Maps
- Chickahominy Riverfront Park Campground Map (PDF)
- Diascund Reservoir Park Map (PDF)
- Freedom Park Trail Map (PDF)
- Greensprings Powhatan Trails Guide (PDF)
- Greensprings Powhatan Trails Map (PDF)
- Ironbound Park Map (PDF)
- Recreation Center Park Trail Map (PDF)
- Upper County Park Primitive Camping Map (PDF)
- Upper County Park Trail Map (PDF)
- Veterans Park Trail Map (PDF)
- Warhill Multiuse Trail Map (PDF)