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Yowell Meadow ParkYOWELL MEADOW PARK
This beautiful park, in Downtown Culpeper, offers a level, paved one-mile walking trail and a more adventurous nature trail. The walking trail is lined with markers containing information about Culpeper's history, while the nature trail passes a monument dedicated to the Culpeper Minutemen. Parents can unwind and relax as their children use the kid-friendly play areas, shoot some hoops, or play volleyball or tennis. Skateboarders will enjoy the modular ramps at the Skate Park Facility, including a 6ft mini, huge pyramid with ledges, banks, quarters, and 2 rails. Its also got a spine and flybox! For details on protective helmet gear and other safety requirements, click here.
 
Mountain Run runs through Yowell Meadow Park Playground at Yowell Meadow Park

For more information:
Yowell Meadow Park
Corner of Blue Ridge and Route 522 North (Downtown Culpeper)
phone: (540) 829-8260
web site: www.culpeper.to
Hours:
From dawn to dusk



Mountain Run Lake ParkMOUNTAIN RUN LAKE PARK
Adjacent to Mountain Run Lake, this park, set in the rolling countryside of western Culpeper County, offers stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Birds, waterfowl and wildlife are abundant and can readily be viewed throughout the year. Only 15 minutes from Downtown Culpeper, this is one of the nicest places to go for a picnic, either under one of the three covered shelters or many other picnic tables. Play areas are provided for children. Mountain Run Lake is a popular fishing lake; look for more details on our fishing page.
For more information:
Mountain Run Lake Park
Route 29 South to right on Mountain Run Lake Road (718), go exactly 2.3 miles, on left will be J. B. Carpenter Jr. Drive and the entrance to the lake and park
phone: (540) 829-8260
web site: www.culpeper.to
Hours:
From dawn to dusk



SPILMAN PARK
One of the best kept secrets in the county, Spilman Park is a beautiful 27-acre passive park located in the northern end of the county just off Rt. 229. Spilman offers visitors a 100 person picnic pavilion with 4 charcoal grills, scenic graveled walking trails, a multipurpose athletic field, a tot-lot playground. There is also a fenced historic site (interpretive kiosk to be installed soon) and portable lavatory. Please remember per county ordinance dogs must be on a leash 6' or shorter and under the handlers control at all times. The Pavilion and field are available for rental. Reservation forms available in the Parks and Recreation office, 155 W. Davis Street, Culpeper (540)727-3412.
For more information:
Spilman Park
3543 Colvin Rd, Jeffersonton

Hours:
Open 7:00am-6:00pm (DST) & 7:00am - 9:00pm (EST)
Contact Information:
Culpeper County Parks & Recreation
155 W. Davis Street, Suite 100
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 727-3412 phone
(540) 727-2801 fax
web site: www.culpepercounty.gov




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