Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.
Between 03/28/2024 and 03/28/2025
(40) Events Found For All Event Types
Park: Mason Neck State Park
March 30, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Visitor Center Lawn
Become a steward of nature while building your local community and connecting with the people near you that share a passion for the outdoors. Meet with rangers at the Mason Neck State Park Visitor Center for a short conservation and to get supplies to clean up the trash that washes onto the shoreline or is left and scattered along the trails and recreational areas. Please bring water, dress warmly, and expect to get wet and a little dirty.
March 31, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Playground Area
Owls are the nocturnal raptors hunting throughout Mason Neck with the gift of silent flight.
April 6, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Turtle Pond by the Kayak Launch
What's the difference between a frog and a toad and why do they look the way they do?
April 13, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Turtle Pond by the Kayak Launch
Mason Neck State Park is home to many species of turtles. Whether they’re basking by the pond or laying eggs by the road, these animals can be found everywhere! Come touch some real turtle shells and learn about their physical and behavioral characteristics, and make sure to stop by the Visitor Center and see our very own Red-Eared Slider, Myrtle!
April 14, 2024. 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Mason Neck State Park Playground Area
The Audubon Society of Northern Virginia and Mason Neck State Park are pleased to offer a bird walk in Mason Neck State Park!
April 14, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Visitor Center
From eagles to owls, raptors are everywhere at Mason Neck State Park!
April 20, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Turtle Pond by the Kayak Launch
Invasive species have infiltrated the park!
April 20, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Playground Area
Turtle shells, feathers, and fur, oh my! You may have seen the turtles, foxes, deer, and other animals that live at the park, but have you ever felt their fur or shells? Join a ranger to touch animal pelts, shells, feathers and learn about predator-prey relationships and the adaptations each species uses to survive.
April 21, 2024. 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Mason Neck State Park Playground Area
The Audubon Society of Northern Virginia and Mason Neck State Park are pleased to offer a bird walk in Mason Neck State Park!
April 21, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Bay View Trail Boardwalk
Marshes are more than great spots for fishing, canoeing, and bird-watching.
April 27, 2024. 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Various Locations throughout the Park
Join us for Mason Neck State Park's Earth Day Celebration, where community unity meets nature's beauty!
April 28, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Visitor Center
Did you ever wish you could see as well as an eagle?
May 11, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Visitor Center Lawn
Join us for a full day of live animal shows, hands on educational opportunities, and outdoor recreation clinics that all aim to highlight the rich natural history of Northern Virginia and foster stewardship of our environment.
May 18, 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Various Locations throughout the Park
Embark on an aquatic adventure "going up the food chain" through educational explorations and outdoor games.
May 19, 2024. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Kayak Launch Shoreline
Evenings are a wonderful time in the park to be on the water.
May 24, 2024. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Kayak Launch Shoreline
Twilight Paddle Adventures are a great way to spend an evening away from the hustle and bustle of work, traffic and the cares of life.
May 25, 2024. 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Mason Neck State Park Kayak Launch Shoreline
Are you ready to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city?
May 25, 2024. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Kayak Launch Shoreline
Twilight Paddle Adventures are a great way to spend an evening away from the hustle and bustle of work, traffic and the cares of life.
June 1, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Visitor Center
Clean the Bay Day is sponsored by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and is an ongoing effort towards creating a clean and healthy Chesapeake Bay.
June 1, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Picnic Area
National Trails Days is a time to celebrate and care for our hometown trails.
June 8, 2024. 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Mason Neck State Park Kayak Launch Shoreline
Are you ready to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city?
June 15, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Visitor Center Lawn
Celebrate the rich history and culture of Virginia's State Parks by diving into the archaeological work that has been done on Mason Neck.
June 16, 2024. 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Kayak Launch Shoreline
Evenings are a wonderful time in the park to be on the water.
June 21, 2024. 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Kayak Launch Shoreline
Twilight Paddle Adventures are a great way to spend an evening away from the hustle and bustle of work, traffic and the cares of life.
June 22, 2024. 7:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Kayak Launch Shoreline
Twilight Paddle Adventures are a great way to spend an evening away from the hustle and bustle of work, traffic and the cares of life.
July 6, 2024. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Kayak Launch Shoreline
Evenings are a wonderful time in the park to be on the water.
July 7, 2024. 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Mason Neck State Park Kayak Launch Shoreline
Are you ready to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city?
July 8, 2024 9:00 a.m. - July 12, 2024 3:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Visitor Center
Your next adventure is HERE! Join us for a week-long day camp as we explore Mason Neck State Park. Each day we will find new adventures and learn more about the ecology of the park, while we play and challenge ourselves to try something new. Each camp will run Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 1:00 pm.
July 15, 2024 9:00 a.m. - July 19, 2024 3:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Visitor Center
Your next adventure is HERE! Join us for a week-long day camp as we explore Mason Neck State Park. Each day we will find new adventures and learn more about the ecology of the park, while we play and challenge ourselves to try something new. Each camp will run Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 1:00 pm.
July 19, 2024. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Kayak Launch Shoreline
Twilight Paddle Adventures are a great way to spend an evening away from the hustle and bustle of work, traffic and the cares of life.
July 20, 2024. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Kayak Launch Shoreline
Twilight Paddle Adventures are a great way to spend an evening away from the hustle and bustle of work, traffic and the cares of life.
July 29, 2024 9:00 a.m. - Aug. 2, 2024 3:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Visitor Center
Your next adventure is HERE! Join us for a week-long day camp as we explore Mason Neck State Park. Each day we will find new adventures and learn more about the ecology of the park, while we play and challenge ourselves to try something new. Each camp will run Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 1:00 pm.
Aug. 4, 2024. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Kayak Launch Shoreline
Evenings are a wonderful time in the park to be on the water.
Aug. 16, 2024. 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Kayak Launch Shoreline
Twilight Paddle Adventures are a great way to spend an evening away from the hustle and bustle of work, traffic and the cares of life.
Aug. 17, 2024. 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Kayak Launch Shoreline
Twilight Paddle Adventures are a great way to spend an evening away from the hustle and bustle of work, traffic and the cares of life.
Aug. 31, 2024. 6:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Mason Neck State Park Kayak Launch Shoreline
Are you ready to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city?
Sept. 13, 2024. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Kayak Launch Shoreline
Twilight Paddle Adventures are a great way to spend an evening away from the hustle and bustle of work, traffic and the cares of life.
Sept. 14, 2024. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Kayak Launch Shoreline
Twilight Paddle Adventures are a great way to spend an evening away from the hustle and bustle of work, traffic and the cares of life.
Sept. 15, 2024. 6:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Mason Neck State Park Kayak Launch Shoreline
Are you ready to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city?
Sept. 29, 2024. 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Kayak Launch Shoreline
Evenings are a wonderful time in the park to be on the water.
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