Leesylvania State Park
2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Dr.
Woodbridge, Va. 22191
703-670-0372
www.dcr.state.va.us/parks/leesylva.htm
Blue crabs, rockfish, largemouth bass and catfish are a few of the many types of fish regularly caught here. Situated along the Potomac River, Leesylvania State Park hosts dozens of fishing tournaments each year, including those specifically for children, the first Saturday each month from April through September, from 9 to 11 a.m.
The park is one of the few public fishing spots along the Potomac in Prince William, providing two large ramps for launching and a T-shaped covered fishing pier. Open sunrise to dusk, year-round. Bait, tackle, poles and other fishing gear are sold seasonally at the marina's park store. Those 16 and older need a fishing license.
The park also hosts a Junior Rangers program for children ages 4 to 12 who are interested in learning about the environment. Held June through August, campers hike, fish and make environmentally oriented crafts.
Greenville Farm Family Campground
14004 Shelter Lane
Haymarket, Va. 20169
703-754-7944
The 200-acre campground and working farm, in the valley of Bull Run Mountain, is open year-round. Fishing ponds and a playground are available. In the summer, an on-site store sells snacks, drinks, bait and camping supplies; a pool and a bathhouse are also open. Tents aren't allowed from November through March or April; campers must stay in RVs and trailers.
SkateQuest
5180 Dale Blvd.
Dale City, Va.
703-730-8423
www.skatequest.com Prince William's only year-round ice skating arena offers open skating, lessons in skating and hockey, group parties and children's camps over the holidays and summer break. On Friday nights, Club Sk8 features special-effects lighting and DJs playing pop, rap, classic rock and other music.
SkateQuest has two rinks. One is National Hockey League regulation-size, and the other is Olympic regulation-size. Admission is $6; skate rental is $2.50.
Open skating hours are 12-2 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays; 1:30-3:30 p.m. Thursdays; 12-2 p.m. and 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays; and 12-2 p.m. Sundays.
