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Boating Access
View boating access locations in Smithfield.
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Compass Course
Want to challenge your navigation skills minus the smart phone technology? This compass course will put you to the test.
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Dog Park
The Windsor Castle Park dog park offers two separate exercise areas, each with a double-gated entrance for a safe, controlled off-leash environment for our furry friends under the supervision of their owners.
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Fitness Map
Find information about trails that can be used for fitness.
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Kayak Launch
Windsor Castle Park boasts a state of the art kayak/canoe launch providing access to Cypress Creek and the Pagan River. The more venturesome can travel to the open waterway of the James River. From this launch point you can explore miles of waterways and marshes teeming with wildlife.
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Kayak Rentals (Self Service)
Windsor Castle Kayak Rentals are now available at our self-service kiosk.
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Mountain Bike Trail
The park's mountain bike path offers visitors a half-mile off-road cycling trail. The natural bike trail is designed to challenge and educate new trail cyclists, yet still provide a good workout for more experienced riders.
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Natural Playscape
This is not your run-of-the-mill playground! Opened on November 19, 2016, this natural playscape gets kiddos into the natural environment for a truly "interactive" experience - no electronic devices needed.
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Nature in the Park Website
Windsor Castle Park has partnered with the Virginia Master Naturalist Historic Southside Chapter to produce "Nature in the Park," an online guide to the natural resources of Windsor Castle Park.
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Photography & Videography
We encourage visitors to take casual photographs or videos for their personal use while in the park. We do ask that you follow the following rules and all park rules when using the park.
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Picnic Area
The picnic area, located beside the main parking lot off of Jericho Road, was once the site of an old farmhouse. This half-acre grassy hill, covered in mature hardwood trees, provides a shaded vista of the marsh, trails, and orchards.
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Places to Fish
Access locations to fish in Smithfield.
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Tour the Historic Manor House Grounds
Windsor Castle Farm was originally part of a 1,450 acre parcel patented in 1637 by Arthur Smith, an ancestor to the Town's founder, Arthur Smith IV. Today's Windsor Castle Park (208 acres) is anchored by the circa 1725 manor house and its eleven outbuildings.
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Walking Trails
Over 3.8 miles of walking trails and bridges wind through pristine wooded areas, along beautifully landscaped open areas, and adjacent to picturesque creeks and marshes in the park.
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Windsor Castle Park Bingo
Each one of these squares are things you can find in Windsor Castle Park! All you need to do to play is download the picture on your phone or print it out, head to Windsor Castle Park and circle each square when you complete the task or find the item.