Your local slice of peace & magic
Hike the trails, shoot some hoops, explore the river, or stargaze under the Milky Way—it’s all waiting for you.
Open every day, dawn to dusk
Find your next adventure
Rappahannock Park is a 7.3-acre park just outside Little Washington, Virginia. Play pickleball, tennis, or basketball, toss some beanbags, enjoy a peaceful picnic, stroll through the gardens and woods to the Rush River, and reflect on our starry skies.
News & events
What’s new in your backyard
Park Wordays - April 18, 2025 (9am - noon)
Help the park grow!
Whether it's planting pollinator gardens, removing invasives species, building new meadows, or adding new features like pickleball. Come join anytime!
Natural Areas Stewardship
Local Master Naturalists and Garden Clubs keep us growing!
Invasive Plant Inventory & Removal
We've got a 5 year plan to remove invasives and preserve Virginia's native plant species.
Building a meadow
Volunteers are creating a meadow buffering the Rush River trails.
Bluebird Trail
Bluebird boxes around the upper perimeter welcome new tenants every year.
Walk, watch, wander
Past projects you can now enjoy!
Growing our park & our community
Vision: We dream of a community that loves its parks and lives healthily. We're all about creating welcoming, outdoor spaces that spark our love for nature, keep us moving, and help our community thrive.
Values: We're here to look after our beautiful spaces and resources, make sure everyone can enjoy them, build strong community ties, chat more with you, and cheer on our amazing volunteers.
Goals: Our big plans? Fun places for everyone, loads of green space, trails to wander, access to the Rush River, picnic spots for all, keeping our nights starry, green projects, learning together, and trails that lead you right where you want to go.