Urbanna Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Parks
Taber Park
Located at the corner of Bonner Street and Rappahannock Avenue. Taber Park has benches, picnic tables, shade trees, a playground and lots of open space for running around and relaxing. The fenced playground has a jungle gym and swings and is cushioned with a thick layer of mulch. The park is open to the public during daylight hours.
Waterman’s Park
This riverfront pocket park in a residential area on Kent Street is the perfect spot to take a seat and take in the view down the Rappahannock River. The park is located in a quiet, residential neighborhood. Please respect nearby home owners’ privacy, peace and quiet.
Pool
Reconstruction of a new 75' X 42’ pool with 6 marked lanes for competitive swim meets is currently underway. Included at the shallow end of the pool will be a large sun/swim shelf for our youngest swimmers and families. A pool lowering device will make the pool ADA accessible. An ADA accessible bathhouse and snack bar is also included in this phase. The grand opening of the pool is scheduled for Memorial Day weekend, 2024.
Marina
The town operates a transient marina at Upton’s Point on Urbanna Creek. Town residents can use the boat ramp, sand beach and fishing pier free of charge.
Museum in the Street Walking Tour
A heritage walking tour of the Town of Urbanna, Virginia
Take a walking tour to discover Urbanna's rich history. You'll learn how Urbanna's deep natural harbor allowed European merchants to dock their ships here and trade their goods for toabacco. In the early 1900's steam ships were a common site in the harbor.
We invite you to take a pleasnt stroll around town to learn more about this facinating small town.
Click here for a Google Map of the tour.
Printed guides are available in the town office.
Urbanna Museum and Visitor Center
The Visitor’s Center is located in a restored, 18th century Scottish Factor Store on a hill overlooking Urbanna Creek. It’s normally open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 4pm. Volunteers are on duty to answer your questions. Brochures, maps and souvenirs are available. If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact the town office
Hours:
Friday, Saturday and Sunday ~ 11am to 4pm
Urbanna Trolley, “The Pearl”
It's free to ride our trolley and it runs from July 1 through Labor Day (check schedule for actual times). Click Here to see route, schedule and rules.
