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
Where
York River State Park, 9801 York River Park Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188.
Amphitheater
When
May 20, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Get your kids into the great outdoors and discover the creatures that make their home in and around the brackish water marshes. Begin the adventure with our Stream to Sea Stroll at 10:00 am and visit four ecosystems i the York River watershed. We will have fish and other aquatic creatures on display for What's in the Water from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. The aquariums in the Visitor Center can be viewed throughout the day.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-566-3036
Email Address: YorkRiver@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Kids/Family | National Events | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History