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.

Chesapeake Bay Lab: Open for Exploration

Location of First Landing State Park in Virginia

Where

First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23451.
The Bay Lab (inside the Main Visitor Center)

When

April 2, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Come visit our one-of-a-kind science lab all to do with the Chesapeake Bay. Check out our fish tanks, water testing station, microscopes, topographic sandbox, and more! Viewing the Chesapeake Bay at sunset.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-412-2300
Email Address: firstlanding@dcr.virginia.gov