Recreation

Leisure Activities >
Fluvanna County has abundant natural resources, including the James, Hardware and Rivanna Rivers. These waterways, along with other natural areas, provide ample opportunity for hunting, fishing, boating, hiking and other outdoor activities. The State operated Hardware Wildlife Management Area, encompassing 1,034 acres and the 50 acre Fluvanna Ruritan Lake are particular favorites of outdoor enthusiasts.

The County Recreation Department operates a gymnasium and community center and sponsors over 33 programs and 5 athletic leagues. There are 9 ball fields and two tennis courts. The county also owns a 969 acre property, with two miles of riverfront, with park and recreation, educational and local government development potential near Palmyra.

Activities open to residents and property owners of the Lake Monticello community center around a 352 acre man-made lake. The main lake is open for swimming, boating, water skiing, diving and fishing. There are five beaches for access to the water and a marina with a boat ramp for trailer accessibility. Along with the water activities, there is a par 72, PGA championship golf course, basketball courts, baseball field, soccer field and two playgrounds with cook-out facilities.

Laurel Ridge Golf Club, located one mile north of Palmyra on Route 15, opened for play in October 1997. The 18 hole public course has a pro shop, restaurant and driving range. The par 72 6,600 yard course features two small lakes and a 12 acre irrigation lake to provide water hazards.

Cultural Activities >
With the completed renovation of the Carysbrook Auditorium in 1997, a new home for the arts is available in Fluvanna County. With concerts, community theater productions, lectures, and other events held year round, county residents are provided with exciting activities to suit every taste within the county. With its close proximity to Charlottesville, Richmond, and Washington D.C., Fluvanna County is in a unique geographic location to offer easy access to the widest range of cultural events.

The Fluvanna County Library has approximately 32,000 volumes, videos and compact discs. The library also sponsors a wide variety of programs for the benefit of children and the adult population.