Department of Conservation and Recreation
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Department of Conservation and Recreation
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It all began with a project plan for shoreline restoration at York River State Park and evolved into an additional project component that saved the surrounding wetland area and trail. READ MORE
Two juvenile bald eagles, found at different locations, were released at Lake Anna State Park located in Spotsylvania. The birds were treated at the Wildlife Center of Virginia until they were ready to be released back into the wild. READ MORE
Seven Central Virginia State Parks hosted educational field trips for students participating in Richmond summer programs. READ MORE
Let your voice be heard in the next Virginia Outdoors Plan READ MORE
Restoration of a historic Inn at New River State Park is nearing completion. When it reopens, it will be the only inn in the Virginia State Park system. READ MORE
With the aspiration of always having a place to walk his dog, Greg Sullivan donated 54 acres of land to High Bridge Trail State Park. The newly donated area is on the west side of the outskirts of Farmville. READ MORE
Virginia plans to develop a new state park along the historic, scenic North Mayo and South Mayo rivers, which flow into a North Carolina state park. READ MORE
The Trust for Public Land has taken ownership of Natural Bridge State Park in anticipation of a future transfer to Virginia. READ MORE
With more people coming out to the parks and enjoying the amenities that each one offers, Virginia State Parks saw an increase in attendance with 7,926,344 visitors in 2021. READ MORE
Frank Stovall, former deputy executive director at the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation in Williamsburg, recently joined the Department of Conservation and Recreation as its new deputy director of operations. READ MORE
