Outdoor Recreation

Our pristine parks offer boating, hiking, fishing, playgrounds, and more.

Parks and Recreational Facilities

Academy Hill Park

The park features a baseball field, picnic tables, and paved parking lot. + Learn More

Appalachian Trail Access

The Appalachian Trail can be accessed via Sky Meadows State Park and the G.R. Thompson Wildlife Management Area. + Learn More

Warrenton Aquatic & Recreation Facility (WARF)

The WARF includes a 25 yard by 25 meter indoor Competition and Fitness Pool, a Leisure Pool with a Water Slide, a Lazy River, additional play features, a Zero Depth Entry Pool and a Therapy Pool which has 104 degree water. + Learn More

Remington Bicycle Routes

Pedal through history - the quaint Town of Remington now hosts four marked bicycle routes. Remington's bike trails wind through the beautiful and historic countryside that surrounds the town. + Learn More

C.F. Phelps Wildlife Management Area

Most of the management area's 4,539 acres are in southern Fauquier County with the balance being in Culpeper County. The Rappahannock River and several small streams cross the area and a three-acre pond is located near the center of the property. + Learn More

C.M. Crockett Park

The county’s largest lakeside park offering a wide range of recreational opportunities including:  fishing, boat rentals, boat launch facilities, nature trails, picnicking, picnics shelters, horseshoes, volleyball, a ropes course... + Learn More

Eva Walker Park

Located on Alexandria Pike in Old Town Warrenton, this small community park offers playground facilities, a picnic shelter and basketball courts all conveniently located in Old Town. + Learn More

G. Richard Thompson Wildlife Management Area

4,000 acres and many miles of natural-surface trails, located in Northwestern Fauquier County. + Learn More

John Marshall Birthplace Park

This historic site has a picnic area at the trailhead with tables and grills, plus a .75-mile hiking trail that meanders along a stream back to a dedication monument to the Honorable Supreme Court Justice John Marshall. + Learn More

Lake Brittle

A 77-acre park constructed in 1953 as a public fishing lake. Lake Brittle supports a warm water fish community including largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, black crappie and channel catfish.  + Learn More

Larry Weeks Community Pools

This outdoor L shaped family pool is 25 meters long with a water depth ranging from 2 - 6 feet. There is an ADA accessible zero depth ramp that enters the water and a 25-meter lap lane.  + Learn More

Marshall Community Center & Park

Facilities for public use and private rentals: indoor, full court gymnasium (basketball and volleyball), auditorium (with 12' x 24' projection screen and seating for 220), meeting rooms, dance studio, and kitchen + Learn More

Monroe Park & Goldmining Museum

The Gold Mining Camp Museum at Monroe Park is the only museum in Virginia solely dedicated to the history of gold and gold mining. + Learn More

Northern Fauquier Community Park

Fauquier County's newest park consists of 88 beautifully landscaped acres, includes 8 ball fields, 3 playgrounds, a paved walking/biking trail, a stocked children's fishing lake... + Learn More

Rady Park

A community park in the Town of Warrenton offering playground, picnic shelter, commemorative gardens, athletic fields, and an asphalt walking path. A greenway path also starts at the park for longer walks. + Learn More

Sky Meadow State Park

Rich in history, this 1,864-acre park has scenic views, woodlands and the rolling pastures of a historic farm that captures the colonial through post-Civil War life of Mount Bleak House. Nature and history programs are offered year-round. + Learn More

Upperville Community Park

Community classes, baseball/softball athletic fields, and picnic tables. Open year round, call for availability. + Learn More

Vint Hill Village Green Community Center

Park covers 25 acres, with gymnasium; racquetball courts; fitness studio; locker rooms; theater; concessions; outdoor lighted tennis and basketball courts; baseball, softball, football and soccer fields; grandstand; shelters; and playground.   + Learn More

Vint Hill Farms Dog Park

Located on the corner of Kennedy Road and Aiken Drive.  Open dawn to dusk.  + Learn More

Warrenton Branch Greenway

This combination path and historic area has become a focal point for downtown Warrenton. + Learn More

William C. Whitney State Forest

Located on Rte. 684, near central Fauquier County, this 147-acre forest and wildlife sanctuary offers bridle trails, and trails for hiking and mountain biking. + Learn More

Riverside Preserve

Riverside Preserve is the County's first river access to the Rappahannock River offering a wide range of recreational opportunities across 196 acres.  Amentities include fishing, canoe and Kayak drop off acess and picnicing and hiking trails. 

 

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Central Sports Complex

This 74 Acre County complex includes five natural grass multipurpose rectagular fields, one artificial turf multipurpose rectagular field; and the Carl A. Bailey Baseball complex whick includes four 60' baseball fields and one 90' baseball field.  The complex includes the Larry Miller Trail which is a .71 mile trail and winds around the northeast perimeter of the park + Learn More

Golf Nearby

Bull Run Golf Club

18 hole regulation length public golf course, 70 tees driving range
72 par, 134 slope rating
6,979 yards from the longest tees
Bent grass + Learn More

Stonewall Golf Club

18 hole regulation length public golf course
30 tees driving range
72 par, 142 slope rating
7,002 yards from the longest tees
Bent grass + Learn More

Prince William Golf Club

18 hole regulation length public golf course, 40 tees driving range
70 par, 125 slope rating
6,635 yards from the longest tees + Learn More

Bristow Manor Golf Club

18 hole regulation length public golf course, 50 tees driving range
72 par, 125 slope rating
6,770 yards from the longest tees
Zoysia grass + Learn More

Broad Run Golf and Practice Facility

9 hole regulation length public practice course
80 tees driving range + Learn More

Equestrian

Great Meadow Events Center

Great Meadow is a 250-acre field events center and steeplechase course, and home to various equestrian events, including Virginia Gold Cup in May of each year, International Gold Cup in October of each year... + Learn More

G. Richard Thompson Wildlife Management Area

4,000 acres and many miles of natural-surface trails, located in Northwestern Fauquier County. Horseback riding is permitted on the trails, but not
recommended during hunting season.

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The Inn at Kelly's Ford

The Inn at Kelly's Ford Equestrian Center offers a state-of-the-art facility with lighted indoor arena and clubhouse. + Learn More

The Marriott Ranch

The Marriott Ranch, a breathtaking horse and cattle ranch set on 4,200 acres at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.  Create a weekend getaway, enjoying our B&B and horseback riding options! + Learn More

Morningside Training Farm

Morningside Training Farm is a world-class training facility and a development program that produces top 3-day Eventing students at all levels.  + Learn More

Sky Meadows State Park

Sky Meadows boasts bridle trails, various hiking trails, beautiful vistas of the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and access to the Appalachian Trail. + Learn More

William C. Whitney State Forest

Located on Rte. 684, near central Fauquier County, this 147-acre forest and wildlife sanctuary offers bridle trails, and trails for hiking and mountain biking. + Learn More

The Flying Circus

The Flying Circus Airshow

A parachute jumper opens the show, a wingwalker thrills as he hangs from the wing, all while vintage biplanes give a thrilling aerobatic show! + Learn More