Picnicking, exercise trails and hiking with scenic views. $2.00 per car entry fee for non-city residents Saturday and Sunday. City residents are free. eekdays.

This paved pathway is 1.8 miles long and winds along the canal from Fall Hill Ave. to Princess Anne St.

Curtis Memorial is a beautiful wooded park with nature trails, picnic shelters (by reservation), a baseball diamond, a playground, a skateboard park, sand volleyball courts, tennis courts, an Olympic-size swimming pool with diving area ($ fee), a zero-depth entry wading pool with water umbrella for children ($ fee), a 91-acre fishing lake and an 18-hole public golf course ($$). Skateboarding Park: Ramps & Rails. Protective gear strongly recommended. Bikes are NOT permitted. Foul language will not be tolerated. Closed during inclement weather and some holidays. Pool: Diving area, wading pool, water umbrella, concession stand. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day. Picnic Shelters: Ideal for reunions, company or church picnics, wedding receptions. Available for rent April - October. Call 540-658-5019 for reservations & fees. HOURS: mid-Mar to 31 Oct, 8am-8pm. 31 Oct to mid-Mar, 8am-5:30pm.

Duff McDuff Park overlooks the Rappahannock River and is a wonderful picnic spot. Small picnic shelters are available for rent. Park includes several two lighted soccer / football fields, baseball diamonds, playground, and a paved trail to the river overlook dock. For shelter reservations, call 540-658-5019. HOURS: mid-Mar to 31 Oct, 8am-8pm. 31 Oct to mid-Mar, 8am-5:30pm.

A historic downtown park with a fountain, brick sidewalks and benches. Local farmers sell produce on Saturdays and some weekday mornings. Also the site of concerts, craft shows and occasional festivals and events. The park is located at William and Prince Edward Streets, right in the heart of Old Town Fredericksburg. Call the Parks and Recreation Department (540) 372-1086 ext. 0 for more information. The park is available for rentals.