Community Facilities

Golf: Powhatan County has two 18-hole public golf courses, Mill Quarter Plantation Golf Course and the Independence Golf Course, home of the Virginia State Golf Association Golf and Education Center; as well as, one private 18-hole course, the Foundry.

Fighting Creek Park: Located in the Village area, the 220-acre Fighting Creek Park is home to athletic fields, including a newly constructed concession building, four baseball fields, three soccer fields, modern playgrounds, picnic shelters and hiking trails. Powhatan Disc Golf Course is located at Fighting Creek Park. Dubbed "The Monster", it is the largest disc golf course in Virginia.

Associations: The Powhatan Youth Athletic Association, the Powhatan Recreation Advisory Committee and Powhatan Soccer Association provide activities for all ages. The County owns numerous baseball, softball and soccer fields.

State Facilities: Powhatan State Park on the Historic James is slated for construction pending funding from the state. The Powhatan Wildlife Management Area provides 4,462 acres for hunting and fishing under the jurisdiction of the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. The Department also maintains two public boat landings on the James River at Maidens Landing and Watkins Landing.

Other: The YMCA, located in Fighting Creek Park, offers the community many activities and services, such as swimming, family events, team sports and childcare. Area businesses offer yoga, gymnastics, fitness training and aerobic classes. From horse clubs to camping at the local family campground, Cozy Acres, Powhatan is rich in recreational opportunities.

Public Library: Powhatan has one public library, located in Fighting Creek Park. Built in 2001, the library houses approximately 50,000 items available for check out, two conference rooms, 15 high-speed internet computers, and a wireless network. The library also offers children and teen programs, story times, and game nights.

Fairgrounds: The fairgrounds are home to the annually held County Fair and other events including "The Chowdown in Powhatan", the Halloween "Trunk or Treat" and lawnmower races.