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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: March 25, 2020
Contact: Dave Neudeck, Communications and Marketing Director, 804-786-5053, dave.neudeck@dcr.virginia.gov
Virginia State Parks remain open for day-use activities
Overnight accommodations and all indoor facilities to close through April 30 in response to COVID-19 pandemic
RICHMOND — Governor Ralph Northam today announced effective Friday, March 27, overnight facilities and restrooms at Virginia State Parks will be closed through April 30 as part of the commonwealth’s continued response to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak.
The closure includes all overnight facilities such as cabins, campgrounds, camping cabins and yurts, as well as restrooms and bathhouses.
Reservations will be cancelled and reservation holders will automatically receive refunds.
Virginia State Parks remain open as an essential good to the general public for day-use activities such as hiking, biking, wildlife viewing and exercise. Staff will be available by phone if assistance is needed.
Guidelines for day-use visits:
Visitor centers already had been closed to the public because of the outbreak. In-person programming and events are cancelled through April 30.
Virginia State Parks are managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Up-to-date information about Virginia State Parks during the COVID-19 outbreak and response is available at www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/covid-19-update.
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