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Review:
Lawrence Lewis, Jr. Park is a 24-acre green area on the James River. It includes three shelters, picnic tables, restroom area, fishing pier, a boat ramp and a scenic trail. The park is a great place for fishing, bird watching and picnicking. There is a short boardwalk across the swamp leading to a trail through the woods. The park is home to eagles, blue heron and many other waterfowl. The park is part of a Virginia Civil War Trails. Its exhibit tells the story of Union army crossing the river in 1864. Six more historical exhibits, related to the 1600s, connect the park to the John Smith Adventures. The park is also a site of Chesapeake Bay Gateways and a stop on the Virginia Birding and Wildlife tour.
12580 Wilcox Wharf Rd, Charles City, VA 23030, Phone: 804-652-1601
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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