Williamsburg, Virginia offers a variety of parks and recreational facilities that are managed primarily by two entities: the City of Williamsburg’s Parks & Recreation Department and James City County Parks & Recreation. While the City of Williamsburg itself is relatively small, it is part of a larger metropolitan area that includes James City County and York County, where many of the region’s parks and amenities are located.

City of Williamsburg Parks & Recreation

The City of Williamsburg directly manages several parks and facilities within city limits. Some notable parks include:

• Waller Mill Park: A large, scenic park offering hiking trails, fishing, boating, picnic shelters, a disc golf course, and a dog park.
• Quarterpath Park: Features baseball and softball fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, and playgrounds.
• Kiwanis Park: Known for its athletic fields and recreational spaces, especially for youth baseball and softball.

The City also maintains smaller neighborhood parks and green spaces, including:

• Bicentennial Park
• Redoubt Park (historical park with Civil War earthworks)
• Highland Park
• Kidsburg (a large playground located within the James City County Parks system, but often associated with Williamsburg by locals)

James City County Parks & Recreation

Many recreational amenities in the Williamsburg area fall under the management of James City County, which provides additional parks, trails, sports facilities, and community centers. Some highlights include:

• Freedom Park: A historic park with biking trails, nature trails, and a botanical garden.
• Chickahominy Riverfront Park: Offers camping, fishing, boating, and picnic facilities.
• Veterans Park (formerly Mid County Park): Features Kidsburg playground, picnic shelters, and sports courts.
• Upper County Park: Located in Toano, with a pool, sports fields, and nature areas.

James City County also runs several indoor facilities like:

• James City County Recreation Center
• Abram Frink Jr. Community Center

Total Number of Parks

Within the City of Williamsburg itself, there are around 7-10 parks depending on how one categorizes smaller green spaces and facilities.

Including James City County parks in the broader Williamsburg area, the total number of parks and recreational sites exceeds 20, ranging from large multi-use parks to historic and natural sites.