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.

Girl Scouts Love State Parks Day

Location of Leesylvania State Park in Virginia

Where

Leesylvania State Park, 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Dr., Woodbridge, VA 22191.
Throughout the Park

When

Sept. 10, 2022 9:00 a.m. - Sept. 11, 2022 8:00 p.m.

Calling all Girls Scouts to Leesylvania State Park for Girl Scouts love State Parks Weekend! Join rangers for a a weekend of fun, educational experiences at the park.

Saturday, September 10

9 am: Pollinator Planting @ Visitor Center

Join ranger as we establish an new pollinator garden in the park and learn the important role that pollinators play in our daily life. After the planting, hike a pollinator trail to see butterflies, bees, humming birds and more pollinators at work.

6 pm - Owl Prowl Campfire @ Lee's Woods Trail Amphitheater

We will share the night at the amphitheater, with our nocturnal birds of prey, where we will learn about their unique adaptation and the environmental challenges that they face. Lastly we will hike up to Freestone Point where we will watch the sunset as we try to get in contact with screech owls and barred owls.

Sunday, September 11

9 am: Nature Art @ Visitor Center

Stop by the Visitor Center to create art by using nature as your muse. Rangers will escort scouts on a short hike to gain inspiration and to collect materials to create art with. After the hike the group will return to the visitor Center to create their masterpieces.

We ask that all scouts and troops call or email the visitor center to register for the events for the weekend. Space is limited. Park reaches capacity on weekends in the morning, so please arrive 30 to 15 minutes early for the morning events.

Phone: (703)583-6904

Email: leesylvaniavc@dcr.virginia.gov.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 703-730-8205
Email Address: Leesylvania@dcr.virginia.gov