Local Recreation Areas

Local Recreational Areas

Betty Queen Center Playground
Located on the left of the Betty Queen Center at 522 Industrial Drive is our newest playground area, which includes a large play structure with spiral slide, wave slide, and zip slide, a clover leaf climber, and a mega rock climber. There is also a sky runner, swimngs, and a whirlwind seat. Also included is a fun-sumble musical station. This play area is for elementary school aged youth.

Betty Queen Center Pavilion
This pavilion located across from the Louisa Aquatic Facility at 530 Industrial Drive is available to rent for your birthday party or small event. Included are four picnic tables and two charcoal grills. The fee is $20 for a three hour rental reservation. Security deposit of $25 is required, but will be refunded providing area is left clean after use.

Bowlers Mill Lake
75-acre lake and boat ramp ramp located on Bowlers Mill Road off James Madison Highway south of Gordonsville. This lake area is open year round: from sunup to sundown. Gas powered motors are prohibited. Fishing by permit only which may be purchased at the Louisa Treasurer's Office (540) 967-3435 or Gordonsville Sports Supply (540) 832-7013.

Bumpass-Buckner Park
Located at 70 Bumpass-Buckner Park off Bumpass Road, this 18-acre community park includes picnic shelter and tables, playground equipment, and walking trail. This park is operated by Louisa County Parks and Recreation. Pavilion reservations are available ($20 for a three hour rental reservation plus $25 security deposit which is refundable if area is left clean after use).

Lake Anna State Park
Park, boat ramp, and picnic area open all year. Beach is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Beach admission and parking fee are required and additional launching and trailer fees apply. Operated by Virginia State Parks, annual passes and lifetime passes are also available. Lake Anna State Park is located at 6800 Lawyers Road in Spotsylvania County. Their phone number is (540) 854-5503.

Louisa Town Park
This town park has playground equipment for elementary and preschool age children, picnic tables, walking trail, sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits, and picnic shelter. This passive park is located at 108 Meadow Avenue in the town of Louisa and operated by Louisa County Parks and Recreation. Pavilion reservation fee is $20 for a three hour rental with a $25 security deposit which will be refunded providing the area is left clean after use.

Northeast Creek Reservoir
A Louisa County Water Authority water supply lake that was opened to fishing in 1987. This 187-acre reservoir had about 30 acres of standing trees left after construction, which now provides excellent cover for fish and fishing opportunities for anglers. The lake contains largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, crappie, chain pickerel, and channel catfish. Open year round: one-half hour prior to sunrise until one-half hour after sunset. Gas powered motors prohibited. Fishing by permit only which may be purchased at Louisa Water Authority (540) 967-1122.

Rising Sun Community Park
Located at 7071 Fredericks Hall Road on the property of the Rising Sun Community Building, this park includes playground equipment and swings for neighborhood youth. There is a basketball court for teens and adults. Picnic tables are available for use. The park is maintained by Louisa County Parks and Recreation and available to the public each day until dark.