Explore Our Parks During Great Outdoors Month!

June is Great Outdoors Month, the perfect time to get outside and explore all that Prince William County Parks and Recreation has to offer. With 5,000 acres of parkland, 15 historic sites and 60 miles of trail and more, there is so much to do and enjoy outside in Prince William County.  Keep reading for some recommendations.

Go for a Hike
June 7 is National Trails Day—another great reason to get outside this month. Grab your sneakers or hiking shoes and simply go for a walk in one of our parks. Or for more adventure go hiking and explore one of our many trails. You can find some of our hiking recommendations here and here.To locate a specific trail or learn more about all of our trails, download our RecMapper app to find what you’re looking for. And don't forget to leave no trace wherever you go.

Enjoy a Day on the Water
Whether its paddleboarding, kayaking or canoeing you’ll want to check out the beautiful Lake Ridge Park & Marina and its many amenities.

Located directly on the Occoquan Reservoir in the Lake Ridge community, this 74-acre park maintains unencumbered public access to the Occoquan Water Trail with breathtaking views. The Lake Ridge Park Marina offers three-season boat rentals, with a universal access boat launch and dock access. Canoes, pedal boats, kayaks, SUP and jon boats are available for rent. For land recreation, park visitors will enjoy playground areas, horseshoe pits and nature trails. The park also has picnic tables, grills and pavilions that you can rent.

You can also check out our other locations where you can bring your own non-motorized small boats such as kayaks or canoes, including the recently opened kayak launch at Neabsco Regional Park.

Go Fishing
Prince William County offers three locations within the parks system where you can enjoy a day of fishing and expect to catch channel catfish, largemouth bass, crappie or bluegill. As a reminder, a fishing license is required for ages 16 and older.

Play in a Park
From Lake Ridge to Haymarket – we’ve got playtime covered with our parks and playgrounds across Prince William County for both you and your little ones to explore, enjoy and play!

Our PWC RecMapper app is a great resource with information on all of our parks. Be sure to download it before heading out!