Virginia State Parks received 221,132 hours of time from more than 8,000 volunteers in 2024. Every year parks have the opportunity to nominate volunteers for the annual Volunteer of the Year awards. Read who won this year and why.

Get inspired to give back on Earth Day! Virginia State Parks are hosting events across the commonwealth for you to attend.

Hungry Mother and Fairy Stone state parks can help you get rid of your live Christmas tree after the holidays and help the fish!

Machicomoco State Park is Virginia's 40th state park and is truly a special place to visit. The park has a unique history and is surrounded by diverse wildlife habitats that provide a perfect place to anyone to enjoy.

Chippokes State Park is a beautiful location and contains the oldest continually farmed land in the country. The rich history and lovely views of the James River make for a perfect day visit or an overnight getaway.

Your safety is our utmost priority, it's hurricane season, so let's be prudent and cautious and take the time to explain one of the less pleasant decisions we have to make - when and how to decide to close a park for severe weather.

Terrestrial turtles are happy digging in the dirt and leaves found under the trees.

Birds need shelter and we can help provide it.

Look for the pink blooms of the Eastern Redbud that help welcome spring.

Using the correct birdfeeders will help attract a variety of birds.