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Discover James City County
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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.
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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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Jamestown Beach
Enjoy a day of fishing, picnicking and wildlife viewing at Jamestown Beach Event Park.
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Chickahominy Riverfront Park
Canoes, kayaks and jon boats are available for rent at Chickahominy Riverfront Park.
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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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Greensprings Wildlife
Learn about the environment, historic events and area wildlife at Greensprings Interpretive Trail.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Little Creek Reservoir Park
This scenic park overlooks a 996-acre reservoir offering year round fishing, boating and picnicking.
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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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Little Creek Reservoir Park
This scenic park overlooks a 996-acre reservoir offering year round fishing, boating and picnicking.
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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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Diascund Sunrise
This reservoir is open to the general public for boating access and fishing.
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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.
Explore the Greensprings Interpretive Trail and Powhatan Creek Trail and share your photos with us! Selected photos will be featured on the County website, social media and in our parks!
Click here for contest details. Contest ends Nov. 14, 2023.
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)