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Discover Pocahontas State Park

Location of Pocahontas State Park in Virginia

Where

Pocahontas State Park, 10301 State Park Rd., Chesterfield, VA 23832.
CCC Museum

When

May 17, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Celebrate National Kids to Parks Day by discovering more about Pocahontas State Park. Kids of all ages will have space to play and explore what makes the park unique. Start in the Civilian Conservation Corps Museum to learn how the park became a park and then go out back to our field station to investigate the park's landscape and geology, make nature observations and create a keepsake of the natural world.

Program is suitable for all ages and abilities and will incorporate STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) elements. Additional support is provided by the Friends of Pocahontas State Park.

For more information, call 1-804-796-4472 or email Rebecca.Whalen@dcr.virginia.gov.

Know Before You Go: Before your visit, find the most up to date health and safety information HERE.

About National Kids to Parks Day

Virginia State Parks celebrates National Kids to Parks Day on the third Saturday in May by offering a variety of fun, family-friendly activities, from nature scavenger hunts and ranger-led hikes to fishing clinics and flora and fauna wagon rides. This annual event encourages kids to explore the outdoors while learning about wildlife and engaging in hands-on environmental education.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-796-4255
Email Address: Pocahontas@dcr.virginia.gov