There are 36 Virginia State Parks which means there is a Virginia State Park within one hour of nearly every Virginia resident and nearly every community organization, school, or non-profit.  

This means Virginia State Parks can come to your organization or you can come to us, but either way, we are looking for dynamic partners to get more people active in the outdoors.

Norfolk Sheriff Bob McCabe and False State Park Manager Kyle Barbour introduce Ranger Parker Redfox to the summer camp kids

Book a Ranger Parker Redfox appearance at your event!

Virginia State Parks is a partner in many community endeavors and is a catalyst for economic impacts and ecological education in those communities.

For instance False Cape State Park recently partnered with Norfolk Sheriff Bob McCabe's Summer Camp for Kids by teaching camp counselors and volunteers how to be archery instructors and then spending every Tuesday for five weeks taking the kids on guided wild food walks and teaching them about survival skills and camping skills.  

Unique partnerships like the Play Inside/Play Outside partnership with Dave & Buster's can benefit the whole community

Virginia State Parks also partners with Dave & Buster's--the entertainment restaurant complex in Virginia Beach, Virginia to promote the "Play Inside/Play Outside" balanced approach to play concept.

The AmeriCorps and Virginia State Parks partnership is a win-win-win for our trail systems, the community, and college students.

At the statewide level Virginia State Parks has partnered with the federal AmeriCorps programs to leverage taxpayer dollars into improvements on the trails and programs in the parks, while creating great learning and work experiences for college students and graduates. The Virginia State Parks Virginia Service and Conservation Corps is working hard on their 2015 project plan. Check the site later this year for information on positions and application process for 2016 positions.  

There are many ways Virginia State Parks can partner with your organization, school, or company. Virginia State Parks can offer guest speakers, on and off-site group programs, outdoor skills training, team building, life experiences, volunteer opportunities, and more.  

Nathan Curtis, District Resource Specialist Assistant, is part of our chainsaw, invasive species management, and prescribed burn fire team.

We are also looking for partners who want to get the word out about their commitment to outdoor stewardship by sponsoring parks in terms of equipment and supplies. With over 8 million visitors last year, you can't buy that kind of advertising.  

We have run promotions with Clif Bars, Milkbone dog treats, Grape Nuts cereal, and Stihl chainsaws.  

We are always looking for ways to introduce our visitors to our partner's products

Product promotions are a great way to get your product in front of our visitors

If you are interested in partnering with Virginia State Parks, please contact Cyndi Juarez, Director of Community Engagement and Volunteerism here or contact the following Visitor Services Specialist in each region: 

    Staci Martin (Belle Isle, Chippokes, False Cape, First Landing, Kiptopeke, York River, and Middle Peninsula) email Staci here.

    Pat Eastwood (Occoneechee, Staunton River, Staunton River Battlefield, Smith Mountain, Fairystone) email Pat here.

    Annette Bareford (Caledon, Lake Anna, Leesylvania, Mason Neck, Westmoreland) email Annette here.

    Zoe Rogers (Bear Creek, Holiday Lake, High Bridge, Pocahontas, Powhatan, Twin Lakes, Sailor's Creek) email Zoe here.

    Amy Atwood (Natural Tunnel, Shot Tower, Hungry Mother, Grayson Highlands, New River, Wilderness Road, Southwest Virginia Museum) email Amy here.

    For Douthat, Claytor Lake, Natural Bridge (slated to become at state park in 2016), Shenandoah, Seven Bends, and Sky Meadows, please contact the Statewide Director of Marketing, Shannon Johnson here.

Email us today to talk about partnerships, we can work together to get more people reconnected to the great outdoors