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Turtle Time

Location of Leesylvania State Park in Virginia

Where

Leesylvania State Park, 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Dr., Woodbridge, VA 22191.
Picnic Area Pond

When

Aug. 23, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Leesylvania State Park is home to many different turtles! Come and learn all about their unique features, including their shell. You may even meet our resident Red Eared Slider turtle! For more information please call the Visitor Center at 703-583-6904.

A red-eared slider turtle rest on a log with its head and neck extended.

Other details

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