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Pickleball / Tennis Court Rules
Click here ​to view priority time schedule and guidance for sharing courts.

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​Ephemeral Art at Rappahannock County Park: 

7/1/2023
The popular Ephemeral Art exhibit along the Sperryville Trail during Spring 2023 spawned plans for another event at Rappahannock County Park. Three artists--Dabney Kirchman, Barbara Sharp, and Regina Yurkonis, were selected to install ephemeral art exhibits along the trails at the Park. At the Opening Ceremony on July 1, over 50 people gathered to hear the three artists talk about their inspiration and process.   Park visitors during July and August will encounter these art exhibits as they wander the trails.  The project is sponsored by RAAC, RLEP, and RCRFA. 

Click here for link to article in Rappahanock News. 
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Nature's Eye, by Dabney Kirchman

Free Fishing Day 
From: Letter to Rappahannock News, George Gardner  6/8/23

"Thanks to the help from many community supporters. Free Fishing returned to Rappahannock County Park on Saturday, June 3--a  perfect weather day.  The Rush River was stocked with 250 10-12 inch trout on Thursday evening.  A steady stream of fisherpeople of all ages turned out throughout the day on Saturday in hopes of catching a few fish.  Many were successful!
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Special thank you to:
Keir Whitson, Rappahannock County Supervisor, who orchestrated the fish stocking along with his financial support and funds from the Rappahannock County Park Foundation, Shawn Michael Knick through his Rush River Fly company, Beck Burr, and George and Cecille Gardner

Roger and Janie Jenkins for all the free food and beverages they provided along with grilling services
Sean Michael Knick, who made connections with the local fishing community and offered fly-tying demonstrations
Roger Flinchum, who conducted fly-fishing casting coachjing throughout the day
Tim Bostic, Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) conservation officer
John Odenkirk, DWR biologist, who provided loaner rods/reels and tackle
Mountain State Trout which supplied the trout

Representatives from the Piedmont Environmental Council, Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection (Homegrown National Park),, Audubon Wilkdlife Sanctuary Program, and Old Rag Master Naturalists--who offered information in the Pavilion about habitats that support wildlife
Doug Elkins as RCRFA Board member fishing day program leader."  

Watch for next year's event during the first weekend in June 2024!

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Step Rail to Rush River Repaired!
6/8/23
Many many thanks to Roger Jenkins and Jim Derdeyn, assisted by RCRFA member George Gardner, who replaced the unsteady railing along the steps to the Rush River.

Mark Your Calendars

Volunteer Workdays
Friday, October 25.  9am-12pm
Bring garden spade, loppers, workgloves.
-target:  pollinator garden care, stilt grass etc-including hairy crabweed along trail areas
Saturday, October 26. 10am-2pm
Tree planting!

Dark Skies events
Dark Skies calendar for 2024
Check back on day of Dark Skies event for any weather-related updates.
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Next open observation evening*:  November 2 (sunset at 6:10)

*Please note that registration is required for Open Observation Evenings.  Click here for registration form.

Link to Dana Milbank DarkSkies article featuring Rappahannock County Park!

​Fodderstack Race 2024

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