Only the rental boats are allowed on the pond. The York River, where catfish, spot, croaker, striper and crabs are plentiful, is accessed at Croaker Landing boat launch and requires a valid Virginia saltwater fishing license. Taskinas Creek, containing catfish and white perch, requires either a valid saltwater or freshwater Virginia fishing license. Canoes are available for rent. Motorboats are allowed only on the river.
Rental boats have no motors.
Croaker Landing, the park boat launch facility, provides access to the York River and includes a parking area, a dock and restrooms. Guided canoe trips, beginning at the visitor center, provide visitors a lesson in salt-marsh ecology while they tour beautiful wetlands surrounding Taskinas Creek. Activities include displays, children's activities, theatrical productions, boat trips on the York River and guided canoe trips. Paved path along native plant arboretum leads to canoe dock. ADA restrooms in day use area.