Fun in Central VA - Outdoors
Published: March 22, 2008
Updated: March 22, 2008
Jarmin Gap
Most easily reached by entering the Shenandoah National Park at Rockfish Gap; the trailhead can be found at milepost 96.8 on the Skyline Drive.
Jarman Gap Road, Crozet
434-293-6789
www.pursuecharlottesville.com
Shenandoah National Park
(Skyline Drive)
3655 US Highway 211 East, Luray
540-999-3500 – skyline drive status
www.nps.gov/shen/
Rivanna Trail
Creating and protecting natural footpaths, which follow the Rivanna River and its tributaries, for the enjoyment of all.
P.O. Box 1786, Charlottesville
434-923-9022
avenue.org/rivanna/
Ragged Mountain Natural Area
A beautiful 980-acre forest of mature oak, hickory, poplar, pine, and maple trees with two lakes and more than four miles of shoreline.
1300 Pen Park Road, Charlottesville
434-973-7772
ivycreekfoundation.org/
Waynesboro Parks
Several beautiful parks: Ridgeview, Coyner Springs, Basic, Constitution, Shenandoah Heights and North Park. All have picnic tables available by reservation for your family, group or company events: Fee $25 a day. Some parks feature: 50 meter pool, baby pool, bathhouse, concession stand, tennis courts, modern playground, baseball/softball fields, gazebos, ampitheater, soccer fields, walking trails, benches, basketball courts, picnic tables, picnic shelters, grills, picnic pavillion, playgrounds, restrooms and/or electricity.
Wintergreen Resort
Magnificent mountain views, sumptuous luxury, and thrilling recreation. Spanning 11,000 acres on the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
P.O. Box 706, Wintergreen
800-266-2444
www.wintergreenresort.com
Putt-Putt
Mulligan’s Golf Center
141 Carpenter Ln, Harrisonburg
540-432-9040
www.mulligans-golf.com
Pirate Pete’s Mini Golf
10421 Seminole Trail,
Ruckersville
434-985-2765
Putt Putt Golf & Games
1525 Rio Rd E, Charlottesville
434-973-5509
www.puttputt.com
Spectator Sports
UVa Athletics
Watch student athletes participate in a variety of inter- and intra-curriculum sports throughout the year.
UVa Campus, Charlottesville
434-982-5555
www.virginiasports.com
Waynesboro Generals
Located at Kate Collins Middle School Ball Field, This summer collegiate baseball organization of the Valley Baseball League provides fun family baseball games in June, July, and August.
P.O. Box 615, Waynesboro
540-949-8976
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