Recreation Opportunities
Golf
Mill Quarter Plantation Golf Course
Mill Quarter Plantation is Central Virginia's Premier Public Golf Course, offering an 18-hole Championship Course, Practice Facilities, and an Ideal Location for your next Special Event.
Independence Golf Club
Independence is the premiere public golf destination in Richmond, Virginia. It has undergone extensive renovations to the 18-hole Championship Golf Course which has earned recognition in Golf Digest's "Top 10 Remodels of 2016."
The Foundry Golf Club
The Foundry Golf Club rests on one of the most naturally stunning properties in Virginia. The rolling terrain, native vegetation, and scattered rock outcroppings, combine with the meandering banks of Fine Creek.
Parks
Powhatan State Park
Powhatan State Park in the northwest corner of Powhatan County on the historic James River. The park has three car-top boat slides accessing the river as well as diverse wildlife habitat, from open fields to upland hardwood forests. Other amenities include a full-service campground, a canoe-in campground, a group campground, multi-use trails, wildlife observation areas, picnic shelters and a playground.
Fighting Creek Park
Fighting Creek Park offers trails, a picnic area, large pavilion and a playground.
Festivals & Events
Powhatan is home to many festivals including: Festival of the Grape, Festival of Fiber, Powhatan Fair, Village Vibe Concerts and Rockin' at Independence and artoberVA. Learn more about all local festivals at Discover Powhatan.
Powhatan Wildlife Management Area
This 4,400+ acre area provides opportunities for hunting, fishing and camping. Deer and turkey can be found in abundance as well at rabbits, quail and squirrels. The northern area includes two lakes with multiple available species of fish. Boat launching facilities are available.
Equine Facilities
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| A&N Training | 915 Dorset Road | 519-8825 |
| Deer Creek Equine Clinic | 2884 Maidens Road | 598-3759 |
| Gray Horse Farm | 2766 Ballsville Road | 241-3377 |
| Hertzler Farm & Feed, Inc. | 3209 Buckingham Road | 598-4021 |
| Hunter's Ridge Equestrian Center | 2418 Mill Road | 393-1459 |
| James River Stables | 5350 Anderson Highway | 698-0998 |
| L&L Equestrian | 2228 Mill Road | 548-6000 |
| Level Green Riding School | 3350 John Tree Hill Road | 794-8463 |
| Levremont | 3066 Ballsville Road | 338-6061 |
| Lonesome Dove Equestrian Center | 6137 Old Buckingham Road | 357-9524 |
| Mesa Vista Therapeutics | 2650 Judes Ferry Road | 598-1543 |
| Meteor Hill Welsh | 3341 Medway Lane | 794-7131 |
| Oakdale Farm | 5719 Cartersville Road | 375-3007 |
| Saddlebrook Stables | 975 Rocky Ford Road | 598-1580 |
| Willow Springs Equestrian | 3205 Buckingham Road | 387-5183 |
| Zephyr's Way Stable | 2502 Genito Road | 434-906-6626 |