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 Garrett's Marina 804-443-0190 Rt.660, Bowlers Wharf Buoy#19 June Parker Marina 804-443-2131 531 Church Ln, Tappahannock Buoy#32 Public Ramps Tappahannock Dock Street Buoy#30 Piscataway Rt. 17 Buoy#29 Piscataway Rt. 616 Buoy#29 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.