Ball Fields
Essex Little League, 804-443-9344
Essex County Parks and Recreation Department runs a number of sports activities for youth and adults. Ball fields at Essex High School are used. Contact Recreation Director Sylvia Allen, 804-443-2470.
Boating and Fishing
Marinas and boat facilities in the area include June Parker Marina at 531 Church Ln. in Tappahannock, 804-443-2131 and Harborside Storage at Garrett's Marina, Bowlers Wharf, 804-443-0190.
Fishing is open to all of the waters of the Rappahannock River and tributaries with an approved
Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries license. Tappahannock Rt. 360 bridge is the designated boundary between the Saltwater and Freshwater tidal waters and the appropriate fishing license is required. For more information call 804-367-1000.
Public boat ramps are available in Tappahannock at the end of Dock Street. Public and Marina Ramps are also available throughout the county on both the Rappahannock and it's tributaries. See the chart below for Route numbers and the number of the buoy on the Rappahannock closest to the ramp.
Marina Ramps
Public Ramps
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Tappahannock
| Dock Street |
Buoy#30 |
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Piscataway
| Rt. 17 |
Buoy#29 |
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Piscataway
| Rt. 616 |
Buoy#29 |
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Wares Wharf
| Rt. 611 |
Buoy#20 |
Fitness Center

River Fitness Center
1025 Hobbs Hole Drive, Tappahannock
Aerobics, cardiovascular and strength equipment, free weights, indoor track, Jacuzzi and sauna, indoor pool, water aerobics, racquetball, basketball, volleyball, outdoor tennis courts, and summer programs for kids.
Hours:
Monday – Thursday 5:30am – 9pm
Friday 5:30am – 6pm
Saturday 8am – 6pm
Sunday 10am – 4pm
Tel: 804-443-0500 Fax: 804-443-0063
Email: kim.helwig.riverfit@verizon.net
Full details of Fitness Center Program
Golf
Review detailed Golf Course pages including course layouts, course distances and par, and contact info.
Hobb's Hole Golf Course - Email
The Hobb's Hole Golf Course and Restaurant are located behind the Tappahannock Wal-Mart. They are open daily from 7 a.m. to dark. For more Information please call 804-443-4500 - ask for the Pro - Troy Thorne. In the main club house you will find the Pro Shop with a wide array of clubs, golf balls, hats, shoes, and other golfing apparel. Hobbs Hole's practice facility includes a large bent-grass putting green
and a well-maintained bermuda driving range with bunker and chipping green. Check the www.hobbshole.com web site for a full list of Tournament events.
Horse Riding
Just Us Farm,
2067 Kino Road, Tappahannock
Horses and horse riding - call 804-445-9011
Public Parks
Marsh Street Park, Tappahannock, run by Essex County Parks and Recreation Department. For further information call 804-443-2470
River Activities
Rappahannock River Cruises,
Tues.-Sun. May to October, departs 10 a.m. and returns 4 p.m., narrated tours up the Rappahannock to Ingleside Winery, enclosed cabin, rain or shine, air conditioned and heated, snack bar, restrooms, U.S. Coast Guard licensed for 150 passengers, individual or group rates, available for evening charter, reservation required, (804) 453-2628
Swimming Pools
Marsh Street Pool, Tappahannock, Open June to August, Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 1 to 6 p.m. Sun., Admission $1.00 per day, 804-443-2470 (Recreation Director) or 804-443-5511 (Pool).
Rappahannock Recreation Association Pool, Airport Rd., Tappahannock, Members and guests only, 804-443-3560
Riverside Wellness and Fitness Center, - Tappahannock, indoor pool, see Fitness Center listing above, 804-443-0500
Tennis Courts
Courts at Essex High School on Airport Rd. are open to the public from about 5 p.m. until dark during the summer, Contact Essex High School for more information
Riverside Wellness and Fitness Center also provides tennis courts as well as racquetball, see listing above.
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