Chickahominy Recreational and Wildlife Management Area has 5,300 acres open to the public for hiking and nature study, as well as canoeing or kayaking. GOLF Brookwoods in Quinton and Royal New Kent in Providence Forge are public courses. Call for race dates and times. New Kent Youth Association features youth baseball, basketall, football, soccer and cheerleading. Call 966-8502 for information.
Local rivers offer smooth waters for jet-skiing, wakeboarding and other water sports.
The Chickahominy Lake is famous for its bass, perch, crappie, pike and catfish. Canoeing in Chickahominy Lake off Ed Allen's Campground Sitings of eagles and osprey are common along area rivers and lakes. Chickahominy Lake's quiet waters are excellent for kayaking. Ducks and waterfowl are abundant due to the fact that our local waters are some of the cleanest in the state.