Limestone Park is located along the beautiful James River on the southern side of the Town of Buchanan. Built in the late 1970’s as part of the former James River Limestone Corporation, the park was given to Mill Creek Baptist Church when the limestone business was sold. Mill Creek Baptist Church operated the park through 2016.
The park is currently owned and operated by Limestone Park Ministries, Inc., a Christian non-profit organization that seeks to provide rest and relaxation in an environment that promotes Christ and Christ-like values.
Memberships are required, and anyone can join. A pool membership includes use of the pool, tennis and pickle ball courts, playground and exterior activities during regular business hours. The pool is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
Limestone Camp is held this July 8-12 for children who were in Kindergarten through 5th grade during the 2018- ‘19 school year. There is no fee to attend the camp; however, donations are gladly accepted. Lunch is provided and children will be able to use the pool, have a time of Bible instruction, crafts and other recreational activities.
Women’s Bible Study will be held on Friday mornings before the park opens at 9 a.m. It is open to members and non-members.
The park’s pavilion is available to rent for family reunions, birthday parties, church picnics, etc. and includes the use of a gas grill.
There are generally three-night swims held throughout the summer beginning at 8:30 p.m. Those dates will be set after the park opens for the 2019 season. The cost for night swims is $3.00 for non-members and $1.00 for members.
Limestone Park has a swim team that will start practicing in mid-May and is always seeking new members. Swimming lessons are available throughout the summer.
2019 Season Pool hours will be: Mon. – Tues. 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.; Wed. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat. 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Sun. 1 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
2019 Membership Rates:
Family Membership – $325 (those living in the same household);
Couple Membership – $275;
Senior Couple Membership – $250 (Age 60 and older);
Senior Single Membership – $150 (age 60 and older)
Pickleball/Tennis Only $75 (April – October; you will receive a code to enter the gate)
Exterior Park use for River Access/Parking/Walking/Picnic $50 (April 2019-March 2020). A $60 discount is applied to pool memberships paid by May 10, 2019.
For more information, email limestoneparkministries@gmail.com, see the ad below or call 540-254-2033.
