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.

National Kids to Parks Day

Location of Sky Meadows State Park in Virginia

Where

Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Ln., Delaplane, VA 20144.
Children's Discovery Area

When

May 21, 2022. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

This National Kids to Parks Day, join us for fun-filled activities and music at our interactive discovery stations. Kids, pick up a scavenger hunt brochure and hike on the Track Trail or try your hand at Fishing is Fun. Just a short walk from the Children's Discovery Area, you'll find the Sensory Explorers' Trail, a 0.3 mile blind and visually impaired accessible trail for people of all ages and abilities. This trail provides opportunities to explore billion-year-old geology, delve into the songs of birds in forest and field habitats, learn about vernal pools, and more.

The Children's Discovery Area and Sensory Explorers' Trail will be open all day for your own adventure. Or, stop by the Visitor Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to pick up a Junior Ranger booklet or explore the park with a Discovery Backpack. 

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-592-3556
Email Address: SkyMeadows@dcr.virginia.gov

Event types

Kids/Family | National Events | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History

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