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LPGA Junior Golf Extravaganza at the Kingsmill Championship 2012

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LPGA Junior Golf Extravaganza at the Kingsmill Championship Boys & Girls 7-17 years old of all skill levels are welcome Saturday, September 8th, 2012 9:30am-5:30pm Full Day of Complimentary Junior Events – Healthy Breakfast, Scavenger Hunt, Junior Clinic, Ice Cream Social & Dennis Walters Clinic (in between watch the best women golfers in the world compete!) Kingsmill Resort Williamsburg, Virginia Thank you for registering for the LPGA’s Junior Clinic at the Kingsmill Championship! REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2012. Golf equipment will be provided. Please wear golf shoes or sneakers.

Activity Schedule

LPGA Junior Golf Day Event Schedule Healthy Start Breakfast Presented by Optima Health 9:30 am – 10:30 am, TBA Where’s Morgan? Scavenger Hunt 11:00 am – 2:30 pm, LPGA-USGA Girls Golf Expo Booth LPGA Junior Golf Clinic Presented by James City County 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm, Kingsmill Driving Range Ice Cream Social 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm, Kingsmill Driving Range featuring Dennis Walters

The 2012 LPGA Junior Golf Clinic is being hosted by LPGA-USGA Girls Golf & James City County, the LPGA’s flagship junior golf program aimed at providing girls ages 7 – 17 with an opportunity to learn to play golf, build lasting friendships and experience competition in a fun, supportive environment, preparing them for a lifetime of enjoyment with the game. Girls are learning values inherent to the game of golf, such as practice, respect, perseverance, and honesty, preparing them to meet the challenges of today’s world with confidence. Questions? Contact Ashleigh Anderson at ashleigh.anderson@lpga.com.

Register here

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Junior Sailing Program at Seaford Yacht Club

. Sailing .

Fifty youngsters signed up for the Junior Sailing Program at the Seaford Yacht Club this summer. At the end of the
season a “Green” Regatta was held to give the kids a feel for what a sailboat race was all about. The regatta was
held on Aug. 11 with parents in attendance. The onlookers were ferried out to the race site by club members so they
could enjoy watching what the junior sailors had learned. Each sailor received a participation medal. The race was
followed by a lunch prepared and hosted by club members.

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Bill Williams to lead 4th Saturday Bird Walks at New Quarter Park

. Birding

imageLearn more about birds during Bird Walks led by Bill Williams on fourth Saturdays from August through December, from 7 to 9 a.m. at New Quarter Park.

     Williams is a well-known birder and former educator with the Williamsburg-James City County School system who is currently director of education with the Center for Conservation Biology of the College of William and Mary.

     Williams has inspired many area residents to get excited about birds and to learn to identify them by field marks and calls. During walks he will point out osprey, heron, ducks, eagles, and hawks on Queens Creek and will help participants learn to listen for and spot songbirds in the park’s woodlands and meadows. The free walks along the park trails will intrigue young and old as they enjoy the area’s natural environment.

   New Quarter Park is located in upper York County at 1000 Lakeshead Drive, next to the Queens Lake neighborhood. For more information, call York County Parks and Recreation at 757-890-3500 or New Quarter Park at 757-890-5840

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Stacy Lewis, Natalie Gulbis, Morgan Pressel, Michelle Wie, and Juli Inkster join the field for the Kingsmill Championship

. Golf

The Kingsmill Championship will be staged September 3-9 at Kingsmill Resort’s River Course. The top women golfers in the world will compete for the $1.3 million purse in this 72-hole, stroke play tournament. Tickets start as low as $25 and can be purchased online at www.thekingsmillchampionship.com. Kids 17 and under are admitted free with a ticketed adult. Stacy Lewis, Natalie Gulbis, Morgan Pressel, Michelle Wie, and Juli Inkster have joined the field for the Kingsmill Championship at Kingsmill Resort, September 3-9, 2012

Arguably playing the best golf of anybody on the LPGA Tour, Stacy Lewis has soared up the Rolex World Rankings all the way to number two. Coming off a spectacular year in 2011 racking up 12 top-ten finishes, two second place finishes, and one major title win,Lewis is showing no signs of slowing down in 2012. Lewis has won two tournaments already this year, is currently the number one player on the 2012 LPGA Money List, and is the top-ranked American player.

Fan-favorite on the LPGA Tour, Natalie Gulbis, is currently playing in her 11th season on the tour. Gulbis earned a spot on the LPGA Tour in her first attempt in 2001 after finishing third in the LPGA Qualifying Tournament. The 2007 Evian Masters Champion has played on three victorious U.S. Solheim Cup teams (2005, 2007, and 2009).

Morgan Pressel turned professional at age 17 and is the youngest-ever winner of a modern LPGA major championship (2007 Kraft Nabisco Championship). The 23-year- old from Tampa, Florida is a three time U.S. Solheim Cup team member and is undefeated (3-0-0) in singles play in her appearances. Pressel has reached as high as fourth in the world rankings in her career and currently sits at number 30.

Michelle Wie made an early impact in the professional golf world, setting and still holding the record as the youngest player to make the cut in an LPGA event (13 years, 5 months, 17 days). By 2006, Wie had climbed to the third ranked female golfer in the world. Wie joined the LPGA Tour in 2009 and has won two titles (2009 Lorena Ochoa Invitational, and the 2010 CN Canadian Women’s Open).

In her first full LPGA season in 1984, Juli Inkster took home Rookie of the Year honors after winning two major championships. Throughout her career, Inkster has won 31 tournaments on the LPGA Tour including seven major championships. Inkster is fifth on the LPGA career money list and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2000.

“We are ecstatic to announce the commitment of these five extraordinary athletes,” says Kingsmill Championship Tournament Director, Katherine Thigpen. “We are thrilled to be able to attract a field of this caliber as the LPGA Tour makes its return to Williamsburg for the first time since 2009. You can really sense the excitement around the community as we are now just two weeks away from teeing it up.”

The Kingsmill Championship will be staged September 3-9 at Kingsmill Resort’s River Course. The top women golfers in the world will compete for the $1.3 million purse in this 72-hole, stroke play tournament. Tickets start as low as $25 and can be purchased online at www.thekingsmillchampionship.com. Kids 17 and under are admitted free with a ticketed adult.

For more information, visit www.thekingsmillchampionship.com.

About Kingsmill on The James

Kingsmill On The James is a vibrant resort community, less than three miles from Colonial Williamsburg, and located on a 2900 acre protected area along the historic James River.  Forty percent of the rolling green and wooded development will remain untouched. The two gated entrances are manned round the clock and there is a private police force.

There is a wide variety of  housing choices available for residents in Kingsmill, these range from condos, townhouses, and courtyard/ patio/ villas on smaller lots to smaller detached single family and large luxury homes, many with first floor master suites. Many of the homes were designed, however, with seniors in mind.

There are six restaurants on site, 54 holes of golf with a golf club house, and a tennis club with fifteen courts. There is a superb sports club with both indoor and outdoor pools, racquetball courts, sauna, and fitness rooms. There is also a full service spa and a large marina on the river with access to the bay. The full service marina has 90 permanent slips and 15 transient boat slips.

Kingsmill is located off I-64 between Richmond and Norfolk and within close proximity to Williamsburg’s numerous destinations including Busch Gardens, Colonial Williamsburg, The College of William & Mary, Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center.

For additional information about Kingsmill real estate click here

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Play Three Championship Rounds Get Your Third Round Free at Fords Colony

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17th hole on Marsh HawkCome play all three of the distinct Championship golf courses at Fords Colony in Williamsburg

Each course brings its own unique challenges and highlights.

Fords Colony offers some of the best resort golf in Virginia and with beautiful scenic views of lakes, rolling hills and a variety of natural wildlife habitats.

Play two rounds any day before 3 p.m. and get your third round FREE.
Rates are:

       $55 Before 12 p.m.
       $45 Between 12-3 p.m.
       $0 For Your Third Round

 

 

*Rate includes greens fees and cart fees. Cannot be combined with any other offer.
This email must be presented at each check-in. Tax is included.
Offer is valid every day through 8/31/12.

 

To set up your tee time or contact our Golf Shop, please call 258-4130

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Martins Tour of Richmond-Cycling Event

. Cycling

imageThe first annual Martin’s Tour of Richmond is just that — a cycling tour of Richmond. This fully-timed Gran Fondo event has distance options for both the serious rider and the weekend warrior.

What is a Gran Fondo? “Gran Fondo” means “Big Ride” in Italian. Gran Fondos are long distance, mass-participation cycling events – not races – that are immensely popular in Italy. Participation is open to recreational and competitive amateur cyclists. All abilities are welcome! Some cyclists enter for the challenge and satisfaction of making it to the finish line; others want to push themselves and their friends!

Choose the full 102-mile Gran Fondo or the shorter 59-mile or 29-mile distances. Plan on joining us for the entire day because we’ll celebrate your accomplishment with a big ol’ feast (including BEER!) at the Richmond Raceway Complex afterwards! Sign up now and beat the August 16th price increase!

Find out more here

 
 
 
WHEN

Sat, October 06, 2012

WHERE

Richmond Raceway Complex
600 East Laburnum Avenue
Richmond, VA 23222

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Kingsmill Marina

. Marinas

The Kingsmill marina in Williamsburg VA features 15 transient boat slips, concrete floating docks, water and power connections, dockside fuel service and a harbor shop. Docked boaters have access to the resort. You are welcomed as a guest at the Kingsmill Sports Club, play golf, visit the spa, tennis facilities and all Kingsmill Resort restaurants. Boaters can also enjoy boat-stocking services with food and beverage.

Water Sports On The James River
The Marina at Kingsmill offers more than just a place to tie up. It’s easy-access to a day spent on the water, taking in the best views of Williamsburg’s attractions. Get your adrenaline fix as you zip along on your own personal watercraft or slow things down and spend a relaxing day cruising on a pontoon boat. All experiences are available for rent at the Marina. Weather dependent into the fall. Call for hours of operation: 757.253.3919.

Additional Water Activities
Just around the way, the secluded Wareham’s Pond provides a number of additional activities for resort guests and visitors. Kayaks, paddleboats, standup paddleboards and Jon boats are available for daily rental at the Marina. Fishing is also available from the resort’s standing pier, equipment and fishing licenses are sold at the harbor shop.

James Landing Grille
The highlight of any visit to Kingsmill is the James Landing Grille, located next to marina. Learn more.

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Severn Yachting Center

. Marinas

Severn Yachting Center in Gloucester VA is home to EPIC Yachting’s 50+ acre yachting complex situated just off Mobjack Bay, approximately 6 miles to the Chesapeake and 25 miles to the Atlantic. Largely undeveloped and extraordinarily picturesque, this region of the Chesapeake provides tranquil cruising grounds and safe anchorages – yet is located within 45 minutes of three international airports, extraordinary golfing facilities, white sand beaches and charming historical areas.

We offer all the amenities and comforts you’d expect from any first-class marina, but with a special feeling you’ll only find here. A friendly, laid-back home for you and your boat where you’ll be known by name, not by a slip number.

Come and experience the warmth and congeniality of the community of families, friends and neighbors we call Severn Yachting Center.  Coupled with our state of the art yachting facilities and unsurpassed dedication to customer service, we think it’s paradise.

Severn Yachting Center Amenities:

  • Clean, Fully Air Conditioned Bathrooms and Showers
  • Fully Stocked Ships Store and Provisions
  • Picnic Areas with Grills
  • Adirondack Chairs for Relaxing Waterside
  • Wireless Internet
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Pump-out at Every Slip
  • Courtesy Car for Trips to Nearby Attractions
  • On site Rental Cars for Longer Trips
  • Storage Lockers
  • Complimentary Dinghy Racks
  • Complimentary Bicycles!
  • Complimentary Kayaks!
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Crown Point Marina

. Marinas

Crown Pointe Marina is a 200 slip marina located just minutes off the Chesapeake Bay on the York River in Historic Gloucester, Virginia.  The marina was formerly operated as Cooks Landing Marina and is still carried on some chart books under its former name. Amenities, include pools, WIFI, air conditioned and heated bath houses for members only. The marina is beautiful with easy access to the mouth of the York River and Chesapeake. Located on the Perrin River, a protected harbor just past Jenkins Neck.Crown Pointe Marina has a full service yard, with a 20 ton travelift and a dry storage yard for small projects or complete overhauls of your boat. 

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September Outdoors Skill Sampler at York River State Park

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Have you ever wanted to cast a fly right in front of a fish and entice it to bite?  How about taking aim at a still or moving target with a bow and arrow?There are so many ways to enjoy the outdoors, but not many opportunities to learn the skills to enhance the enjoyment. The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, the Amber Nease Outdoor Education Foundation, and York River State Park will host an event where anyone 7 years old and up can get the "know-how" they have always wanted.

Register now for this event. The cost is $10 per person before 8/31/2012 and $15 after 9/1/2012.  For more information and registration, contact Karen Holson by phone at 804-367-6355 or e-mail Karen.holson@dgif.virginia.gov.

The September Outdoors Skill Sampler will be held at the park on Saturday, September 22nd from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A wide variety of activities will be covered such as air rifle shooting, animal identification, archery, fishing, fly casting, geocaching, hiking, outdoor cooking, and kayaking. The exhibits in the visitor’s center will be open as well. Skills will be taught by VDGIF instructors. Park rangers and volunteers will also be on hand to enhance the experience.

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Hampton Cup Regatta

. Boating

imageWatch over 75 hydroplane boats and Jersey Speed Skiffs compete as Hampton hosts the national championships! The fun kicks off on Friday August 10, 2012 at 5 p.m. at the Paradise Ocean Club with the Bash on the Beach – a free event featuring live music, food & more! Racing starts Saturday at noon. Mill Creek, Fort Monroe entrance.

n 1926, a group of Hampton Yacht Club members decided to have a race to see who had the best navigation skills and which of their boats was the fastest. That spirit of friendly competition endured, and decades later it still serves as the catalyst for one of the most popular competitions in the speedboat racing world.

The modern Hampton Cup Regatta attracts vessels and crews from all corners of the U.S. It has seen racing teams from Canada, Australia and New Zealand. It is the place where regional and world records have been set. It has truly blossomed into an international affair. Top speeds for the boats ranges from 80 to 170 mph.

But the one thing that has not changed through all these years is the notion of good-spirited fun, and bragging rights of course, among an ever-growing community of boat-lovers.

The local regatta  begins on the Hampton River in the area between the downtown Crowne Plaza Hampton Marina Hotel and the inlet near the Veterans Administration Medical Center. You can come visit the children’s area or one of the many food vendors. Spectators can also meet the drivers and pit crews, look at the boats up close and really get a feel for what goes into keeping these boats running by signing a waiver to enter the pits

Where is the best place to watch the race?

The Mercury Boulevard bridge is the best place to see the huge rooster tails up close.

Free admission.

HAMPTON CUP REGATTA  

Friday, Aug. 10-Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012

DIRECTIONS TO THE HAMPTON CUP REGATTA

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York River Yacht Haven Marina-Gloucester

. Marinas

York River Yacht Haven is a full service destination marina located at the mouth of Sarah Creek, opposite Yorktown. Our 14 acre rural site is in a natural “hurricane hole”, storm protected from every quadrant. Among our many amenities are: a freshwater pool with lifeguards; clean air conditioned restrooms; airport limo service; rental cars for visiting the “Historic Triangle”; and an on-site discount Ship’s Store for marine supplies. Our full service boatyard utilizes 35 and 60 ton Marine Travelifts and inside repair bays for boats up to 60 feet long. We employ a dozen skilled craftsmen specializing in rigging, varnishing, air conditioning, Awlgrip/Imron painting, yacht quality carpentry, engine repair or replacement, electronics, electrical repair and installations, fiberglass construction, repair and restoration. The  marina has 325 covered and open slips…

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August/ September Road Races in Williamsburg VA

. Running

Register now for these  upcoming races in the Williamsburg VA  area :

Saturday Aug. 11: The Vineyards of Williamsburg 5K Run/Walk, Williamsburg. Visit  www.colonialroadrunners.org

Saturday, Aug. 18: Boys and Girls Clubs Smart Smiles 5K at the Mariner’s Museum, Newport News. Visit peninsulatrackclub.com.

Saturday, Aug. 25: York River State Park’s Recovery Rocks 5K. Visit http://www.colonialroadrunners. org

Saturday, Sept. 8: The Hare & Tortoise New Quarter Park 8K Run/Walk. Visit http://www.hareandtortoiserunwalk. com . Saturday,

Sept. 8: Jamestown Patriots Half Iron Triathlon and Sprint Triathlon. Visit http://www.colonialroadrunners. org

Saturday, Sept. 15: Cheatham Annex’s Salute to the Military Red, White and Blue 5K. Visit www.active.com.

Saturday, Sept. 22: Ft. Eustis’ Mulberry Island Half Marathon and 5K.

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Kiskiak and The Crossings Golf Courses no longer managed by Traditional Golf

. Golf

Just received this email from Traditional Golf:

Dear Traditional Rewards Club Members,

Thank you for your continued loyalty to our golf courses. We hope you are enjoying this great summer season and playing as much golf as possible.

We would like to make you aware of a recent development pertaining to the operations of our clubs. As of August 1, 2012 Traditional Golf no longer manages Kiskiack (Williamsburg) or The Crossings (Glen Allen). Subsequently, they will no longer be participating in the Rewards Club program.

Traditional Golf will maintain the program at Stonehouse, Royal New Kent and Brickshire where you will continue to earn points for every dollar spent. All of your accrued points are still valid and may be redeemed at these three clubs as usual (250 pts for a free weekday round; 500 points for a free weekend round).

We know a lot of you enjoyed Kiskiack and The Crossings and we would like to extend a token of our appreciation for your loyalty. Redeem the following coupon for 50 bonus rewards club points the next time you play at Stonehouse, Royal New Kent or Brickshire.

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Women’s Mt Bike Rides at Freedom Park

. Mountain Biking, Uncategorized

The Eastern Virginia Mountain Bike Association (EVMA) will host a women’s only mountain bike ride on Sept. 1, 9-11 a.m. at Freedom Park. Rides are also scheduled for Oct. 6, Nov. 3 and Dec. 1. The bike rides are open to all ages and experience levels and will include novice and intermediate/advanced groups. Riders will meet outside the Freedom Park Interpretive Center located at 5537 Centerville Rd.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn the trail system of over 20 miles of single-track and multiuse trails, meet fellow female riders in the community and learn the ins-and-outs of mountain biking. In addition to a bike and helmet, riders are encouraged to bring water bottles and/or hydration packs.

Freedom Park is open daily from 7 a.m. until sunset. The Interpretive Center is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. For more information, stop by the Park, visit jamescitycountyva.gov/recreation or call 757-259-4022.

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Family Bike Ride

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Local W&M Alumni are invited to a casual family bike event on Sunday, Aug. 12, from 3 to 6 p.m. The event is a family bike ride, lawn games and light refreshments at the Chickahominy Riverfront Park at 1350 John Tyler Highway (www.jccegov.com. The park is located next to the Virginia Capital Bike Trail. There is no registration/fee. For more info contact Barbara Ramsey at 757- 876-5391 or Ramseybl@aol.com.

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WISC hosts Family Festival

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The sixth annual WISC Family Festival is scheduled 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012 from 9:30 at the Williamsburg Indoor Sports Complex. This year’s theme is “WISC Olympic Fever.” The free event will feature a petting zoo, WISC Olympic
Games for the kids and families, food and vendors.

The WISC is located at 5700 Warhill Trail, Williamsburg, VA 23188 inside of Warhill Park

Map

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Mid County Park Update-James City County

. Parks

James City County Parks and Recreation hosted a community meeting to share renovation and design plans for a new playground structure to replace the existing Kidsburg playground at Mid County Park, 3793 Ironbound Road. James City County Parks and Recreation hosted a community meeting to share renovation and design plans for a new playground structure to replace the existing Kidsburg playground at Mid County Park, 3793 Ironbound Road.

Why: The current 24,000-square-foot playground was constructed in 1994 and does not meet current ADA guidelines nor does it fully meet today’s standards for public-use playgrounds.

Who’s paying: Project funding was appropriated by the James City County Board of Supervisors as part of the Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) budget. Safety: The project will be fully ADA compliant, universal and barrier free. The new proposed 30,000 square-foot playground will meet current accessibility and safety guidelines and standards. Playground Amenities: Kidsburg playground amenities will include a general play area, a ship replica (21-feet wide x 36-feet long) and a swing area. In addition, there will be a separate gated area for children aged 2 to 5. Dependent on funding, a spray pad element is still being considered. A water park was never a consideration for Kidsburg.

Your input: Please take a few moments to review the designs on the following pages. To share your comments and concerns, please complete a comment card available online here or you can email your comments to  parks.rec@jamescitycountyva.gov.  Please forward your comments and concerns no later than August 3.

Next Steps: Construction of the new playground is scheduled for October 2012 with a spring 2013 completion date.

Questions: Contact Nancy Ellis at Nancy.Ellis@jamescitycountyva.gov or call 757-259-5412.

 Fence Pickets: If you purchased a fence picket at Kidsburg, and would like it back, please call 757-592-0495 and leave your name, the name on the picket, your phone number and a message. You can also request your picket online here

The pickets will be available for pick up in fall 2012 when playground renovations are scheduled to begin. A plaque will also be installed at the park to honor its history and those individuals and businesses who supported the park through fence picket purchases and as volunteers

Proposed Highlights for Kidsburg Playground—Age 2-5 Area ●(4) custom enclosed seat swings with log themed uprights ●custom canoe ●4-foot hollow log crawl ●wagon double slide ●log wall slide ●ground level cannon ●firewood climber ●log steppers ●Blacksmith climbing wall ●barrel crawl with anvil climber ●lookout bubble ●telescope ●interactive cannon ●upper and lower bell ●maps ●(2) shade structures ●custom fence w/wood themed posts and safety gate

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Proposed Highlights for Kidsburg Playground—Age 5-12 Area ●13,000+ square-feet of play surface using engineered wood fiber and poured in place surfacing ●giant wave climber ●custom made ship 21-feet wide x 36-feet, 8-inches long with interactive bell and cannon sounds ●(4) shade structures ●100-foot zip line with launch platforms ●custom 8-foot high rock climber with slide ●(2) ADA accessible Zero-G chairs ●(5) custom built nature climbers: 3-foot boulder climber, 4-foot stump climber, (2) 5-foot log climbers, 6-foot tree root climber ●(8) belt seat swings ●(2) tire swings ●rope bridge ●single and double vine climbers ●6-foot learning wall climber ●(7) multi-level ADA accessible platform stations with activity boards and slides with transfer platforms on each play structure

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Virginia Derby–July 21 @ Colonial Downs in New Kent

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The $600,000 Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs in New Kent is the richest and most important race on the Virginia racing calendar. In addition to being one of the largest social events in Virginia it also annually attracts the best 3-year-old turf horses, jockeys and trainers in the nation, including two champions and three Breeders' Cup winners in just the last five years! The $600,000 Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs in New Kent is the richest and most important race on the Virginia racing calendar. In addition to being one of the largest social events in Virginia it also annually attracts the best 3-year-old turf horses, jockeys and trainers in the nation, including two champions and three Breeders’ Cup winners in just the last five years!

Like last year, there will be two party zones—the Xfinity Home Party Zone and Hoot on the Hill. In the Xfinity Home Party Zone, there are three levels of tickets ranging from the Trackside Party Zone ticket for $30 in advance ($40 at the gate) to the Trackside Party Zone Reserved Table for $200 (for four people

New this year for the Hoot on the Hill party zone are tailgating spots for $100. You and your friends can enjoy a true tailgating experience with this new option at Hoot on the Hill. Regular admission to Hoot on the Hill is $10 per person if you walk in from the parking lot. And as before, the Hoot on the Hill area is a BYOB area, so bring your coolers and all the refreshments you will need for the evening, as well as portable chairs and pop-up tents. There will also be betting stations, and two jumbotrons for better viewing of the races.

The 2012 Virginia Derby is on July 21 this year. Gates open at 4 p.m., and post time is 5 p.m.!

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Free Day for Waller Mill Park’s 40th Anniversary

. News, Parks

Kayaks at Waller Mill ParkThe City of Williamsburg invites everyone to Waller Mill Park’s 40th Anniversary celebration on Saturday, July 21, 2012, from 7am – 8pm. Entrance is free all day, and boat rentals are 50% off. Come enjoy this City treasure!

There will be free guided canoe trips at 10am and 12pm and free Guided Nature Walks at 10am and 11am. Visitors will also receive free oval location stickers for the park as long as supplies last.
Did you know that the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries ranks Waller Mill Park best in the Tidewater region for Largemouth Bass fishing? (VDGIF website) Check us out this Saturday — or any day.

Waller Mill Park, located on Airport Road (Rt. 645) between I-64 and Rt. 60 West, is the City of Williamsburg’s 2705-acre park situated around its reservoir. In addition to opportunities for hiking, the park’s centerpiece is a 286-acre lake open for fishing, boating, pedal boating, canoeing and kayaking with a tunnel connecting the upper and lower sections of the lake.
For more information, visit williamsburgva.gov/parks or call 757-259-3778.

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New Park opening in Gloucester VA-Woodville Park

. Parks

The Grand Opening of Woodville Park in Gloucester is to be held this Saturday, June 30th from 10 a.m. to 3p.m.  Activities for the entire family!  Come celebrate the opening of Gloucester’s newest public park.

imageEVERYONE IS INVITED TO THE GRAND OPENING OF WOODVILLE PARK.  A Parade of Athletes from Baystars, Parks, Recreation & Tourism and Gloucester Youth Football will march into the park!   This colorful show will  kick-off the momentous celebration.  The opening ceremonies will feature a message from the Lanciano family about their mothers dream of this park.

Festivities include: Cake Walks, free Moon Walk and Giant Slide, guided nature walks, gardening talks, football throwing, hitting off the tee and corn hole competitions, music and more.  Freebies!  Feast on hot dog, chips and drink for just $1.

Come enjoy a day a YOUR newest park.  Hope to see you there!

Call the Gloucester VA Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department at 693-2355 for info.

This park will be the site of soccer and football games, gardens, hikes, events and activity.

WOODVILLE PARK GRAND OPENING WEBPAGE

Location – Bray’s Point Road off of Rt 17 (Seawell’s Ordinary Light)

Woodville park is approximately 100 acres in size – that’s 20 times the size of Gloucester Point Beach Park! It is located in Ordinary off of Bray’s Point Road. The park was once part of a plantation or farm called “Woodville.”

This new nature park contains both wetlands and woodlands where athletic facilities, walking trails, gardens and possibly an amphitheater are all planned for the future..

The park land was a gift to Gloucester County by the Lanciano Family.

An athletic field and sand soccer court have now been completed at the park.  A nearly $500,000 entrance and service road for the park was constructed with grant and donated funds. Other roads, parking lots, a second athletic field and habitat pond are under currently construction.

Directions:

From the Peninsula Cross the Coleman Bridge – (Route 17 North) travel through 8 stoplights to Bray’s Point Road Turn right onto Bray’s Point Road and travel about 7-tenths of a mile, Bray’s Point Road bears to the left. Turn left and the park is immediately to your left.

More info here

Site plan for Woodville Park

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Boat Launching in Gloucester VA

. Boating

CAPPAHOSIC LANDING—Rt. 618 York River Access. This boat landing and beach is located at the end of Cappahosic Road. Spend the day enjoying bank fishing, the beach, and picnicking. Or launch your boat for a day on the York River. Parking is limited and the rest-rooms are available seasonally (May through October). Maintenance: Park maintained by Gloucester County (804-693-2355). Landing maintained by VDOT (804-758-2321).

CEDAR BUSH/OLIVER’S LANDING—Rt. 633 York River Access. This boat landing is located at the end of Cedar Bush Road. Parking, bank fishing and boat launch-ing are available. Maintenance: Landing is maintained by VDOT (804-758-2321).

DEEP POINT LANDING—Rt. 606 Piankatank River Access. This boat landing is located at the end of Deep Point Lane. Spend the day enjoying bank fishing and picnicking or launch your boat. Parking is available. Maintenance: Landing is maintained by Game & Inland Fisheries (804-367-1605)

GLOUCESTER POINT BEACH PARK—Greate Road York River Access. Located next to the Coleman Bridge. Two boat landings, a sandy beach with swimming area, and a large fishing pier…come and spend a full day here! Maintenance: Park maintained by Gloucester County (804-693-2355). Landings maintained by Virginia Game & Inland Fisheries (804-367-1605).

TANYARD LANDING—Rt. 617 Poropotank River Access. Located at the end of Tanyard Landing Road. Try your luck at fishing or launch your boat! Parking is available. Follow the Poropotank River to the west to visit the York River. Maintenance: Maintained by Virginia Department of Game & Inland Fisheries (804-367-1605).

WAREHOUSE LANDING—Rt. 621 Ware River Access. Located at the end of Ware House Road. Bank fishing and parking are available. Spend the day on this river which flows to the Mobjack Bay. Maintenance: Maintained by Virginia Department of Game & Inland Fisheries (804-367-1605)

 

The following landings are for car-top boats Only (canoes, jon boats, kayaks, etc.)

CHERRY POINT LANDING—Rt. 654 Severn River Access. Located at the end of Broad Marsh Road. Maintenance: Maintained by VDOT (804-758-2321).

FIELD’S LANDING—Rt. 1301 York River Access. Located at the end of Fields Landing Road. Maintenance: Maintained by VDOT (804-758-2321).

GLASS POINT LANDING—Rt. 656 Severn River Access. Located at the end of Glass Road. Fishing area & parking. Maintenance: Maintained by Gloucester County (804-693-2355).

GUINEA LANDING—Rt. 651 Mobjack Bay Access. Located at the end of Browns Bay Road. Maintenance: Maintained by VDOT (804-758-2321).

JOHN’S POINT LANDING—Rt. 657 Severn River Access. Located at the end of Johns Point Road. Enjoy fishing, boat land-ing for car top boats only, and parking. Maintenance: Maintained by VDOT (804-758-2321).

MILLER’S LANDING—Rt. 612 Poropotank River Access. Located at the end of Miller’s Landing Road. Fishing area and parking. Maintenance: Maintained by VDOT (804-758-2321).

PAYNE’S LANDING—Rt. 630 Ware River Access. Located at the end of Paynes Landing Road. Maintenance: Maintained by Gloucester County (804-693-2355).

SEVERN LANDING—Rt. 649 Mobjack Bay Access. Located at the end of Severn Wharf Road. Maintenance: Maintained by VDOT (804-758-2321). For History…for Beauty…for fun! Gloucester, Virginia What to See & Do Boating—Public Landings