Grow some good and lend a hand.

It's feeding time for our ambassador reptiles.  How do we feed our animals?

Join a ranger at the Discovery Center and ask any questions you may have about Westmoreland State Park.  Feel free to drop in and check out the items on display.  Do you have a fossil you need help to identify?

Build your very own bug hotel to help provide a winter habitat for beneficial insects.  Your creation will offer insects a special space to hunker down for the winter where they can breed and grow!

Grow some good and lend a hand.

Hoot have thought reconstructing skeletons could be so cool? Learn about some of our native owl species while you dissect a Great Horned Owl pellet.

Come and join us for our volunteer-based beach clean up.

Join a ranger, enjoy Big Meadow Trail, and learn about the natural history of Westmoreland State Park.

It's feeding time for our ambassador reptiles.  How do we feed our animals?

Westmoreland State Park invites you to learn about the different fossil types that you can find here along the shoreline, and why, as you create your very own shark tooth necklace keepsake.

Come and join us for our monthly Trail Workday on May 24th.

It's feeding time for our ambassador reptiles.  How do we feed our animals?

Join a ranger at the Discovery Center and ask any questions you may have about Westmoreland State Park.  Feel free to drop in and check out the items on display.  Do you have a fossil you need help to identify?

Join a ranger, enjoy Big Meadow Trail, and learn about the natural history of Westmoreland State Park.

Grow some good and lend a hand.

It's feeding time for our ambassador reptiles.  How do we feed our animals?

Learn about the history of Westmoreland State Park and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) as you walk to Rock Springs Pond accompanied by a ranger.

Join a ranger, enjoy Big Meadow Trail, and learn about the natural history of Westmoreland State Park.

Westmoreland State Park is proud to partner with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for Clean the Bay Day.

Come and join us for our monthly Trail Workday in celebration of National Trails Day.   Staff and volunteers will work together to maintain our current trails, with the goal of clearing back overgrowth and keeping the path accessible to hikers.

Enjoy a relaxing paddle on the Potomac River! This paddle tour is designed to show you the ecosystem, wildlife, and views from the river as we look back to the shoreline of Westmoreland State Park.  This paddle provides excellent views and wildlife sighting opportunities to include, the Horsehead Cliffs (from a safe distance),stratigraphy of the Cliffs, erosion and water as a true natural force, a brief fossil hunting on fossil beach, and significant bird watching opportunities to include special and unscheduled appearances by Bald Eagles, Osprey, Great Blue Herons, and more!  Please sign up and pay in advance for this program at the Visitor Center. Guests should meet at the day-use beach and boathouse area. All equipment is provided however participants should wear closed-toed shoes. All children participating should be over 35lbs. Participants should wear a hat, sunscreen, bug spray, and bring water and snacks with them.  This paddle begins at the scheduled time and can run for roughly 2 hours. This program has limited spots available.

Westmoreland State Park invites you to learn about the different fossil types that you can find here along the shoreline, and why, as you create your very own shark tooth necklace keepsake.

Become a Junior Ranger today at Westmoreland State Park.

It's feeding time for our ambassador reptiles.  How do we feed our animals?

Learn about the history of Westmoreland State Park as one of the original six Virginia State Parks and dive into the rich history of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) legacy.

Join a ranger, enjoy Big Meadow Trail, and learn about the natural history of Westmoreland State Park.

It's feeding time for our ambassador reptiles.  How do we feed our animals?

Join a ranger to create adorable DIY oyster shell ornaments, using paper napkins, oyster shells from the Potomac River, and a touch of decoupage.  Make a memorable piece to hang on the tree this coming year or a charm to remember your visit to Westmoreland State Park.  There are 10 available spots for this program.  Please register and pay for your spot in-advance by calling or visiting the Visitor Center.

The Friends of Westmoreland State Park presents Music on the Cliffs, a free Summer concert series featuring local musicians...

Enjoy a relaxing paddle on the Potomac River! This paddle tour is designed to show you the ecosystem, wildlife, and views from the river as we look back to the shoreline of Westmoreland State Park.  This paddle provides excellent views and wildlife sighting opportunities to include, the Horsehead Cliffs (from a safe distance),stratigraphy of the Cliffs, erosion and water as a true natural force, a brief fossil hunting on fossil beach, and significant bird watching opportunities to include special and unscheduled appearances by Bald Eagles, Osprey, Great Blue Herons, and more!  Please sign up and pay in advance for this program at the Visitor Center. Guests should meet at the day-use beach and boathouse area. All equipment is provided however participants should wear closed-toed shoes. All children participating should be over 35lbs. Participants should wear a hat, sunscreen, bug spray, and bring water and snacks with them.  This paddle begins at the scheduled time and can run for roughly 2 hours. This program has limited available spots.

Westmoreland State Park invites you to learn about the different fossil types that you can find here along the shoreline, and why, as you create your very own shark tooth necklace keepsake.

Enjoy a relaxing paddle on the Potomac River! This paddle tour is designed to show you the ecosystem, wildlife, and views from the river as we look back to the shoreline of Westmoreland State Park.  This paddle provides excellent views and wildlife sighting opportunities to include, the Horsehead Cliffs (from a safe distance),stratigraphy of the Cliffs, erosion and water as a true natural force, a brief fossil hunting on fossil beach, and significant bird watching opportunities to include special and unscheduled appearances by Bald Eagles, Osprey, Great Blue Herons, and more!  Please sign up and pay in advance for this program at the Visitor Center. Guests should meet at the day-use beach and boathouse area. All equipment is provided however participants should wear closed-toed shoes. All children participating should be over 35lbs. Participants should wear a hat, sunscreen, bug spray, and bring water and snacks with them.  This paddle begins at the scheduled time and can run for roughly 2 hours. This program has limited spots available.

It's feeding time for our ambassador reptiles.  How do we feed our animals?

Join a ranger, enjoy Big Meadow Trail, and learn about the natural history of Westmoreland State Park.

Join a ranger, enjoy Big Meadow Trail, and learn about the natural history of Westmoreland State Park.

Enjoy a relaxing paddle on the Potomac River! This paddle tour is designed to show you the ecosystem, wildlife, and views from the river as we look back to the shoreline of Westmoreland State Park.  This paddle provides excellent views and wildlife sighting opportunities to include, the Horsehead Cliffs (from a safe distance),stratigraphy of the Cliffs, erosion and water as a true natural force, a brief fossil hunting on fossil beach, and significant bird watching opportunities to include special and unscheduled appearances by Bald Eagles, Osprey, Great Blue Herons, and more!  Please sign up and pay in advance for this program at the Visitor Center. Guests should meet at the day-use beach and boathouse area. All equipment is provided however participants should wear closed-toed shoes. All children participating should be over 35lbs. Participants should wear a hat, sunscreen, bug spray, and bring water and snacks with them.  This paddle begins at the scheduled time and can run for roughly 2 hours. This program has limited spots available.

It's feeding time for our ambassador reptiles.  How do we feed our animals?

Hoot have thought reconstructing skeletons could be so cool? Learn about some of our native owl species while you dissect a Great Horned Owl pellet.

Become a Junior Ranger today at Westmoreland State Park.

Do you like to get muddy and search for the tiniest critters living in a stream, creek, or pond?

Do you like to get muddy and search for the tiniest critters living in a stream, creek, or pond?

It's feeding time for our ambassador reptiles.  How do we feed our animals?

Become a Junior Ranger today at Westmoreland State Park.

Join a ranger, enjoy Big Meadow Trail, and learn about the natural history of Westmoreland State Park.

Westmoreland State Park invites you to learn about the different fossil types that you can find here along the shoreline, and why, as you create your very own shark tooth necklace keepsake.

Enjoy a relaxing paddle on the Potomac River! This paddle tour is designed to show you the ecosystem, wildlife, and views from the river as we look back to the shoreline of Westmoreland State Park.  This paddle provides excellent views and wildlife sighting opportunities to include, the Horsehead Cliffs (from a safe distance),stratigraphy of the Cliffs, erosion and water as a true natural force, a brief fossil hunting on fossil beach, and significant bird watching opportunities to include special and unscheduled appearances by Bald Eagles, Osprey, Great Blue Herons, and more!  Please sign up and pay in advance for this program at the Visitor Center. Guests should meet at the day-use beach and boathouse area. All equipment is provided however participants should wear closed-toed shoes. All children participating should be over 35lbs. Participants should wear a hat, sunscreen, bug spray, and bring water and snacks with them.  This paddle begins at the scheduled time and can run for roughly 2 hours. This program has limited spots available.

Join a ranger to enjoy an ancient traditional form of fishing known as seining out on the Potomac River.

It's feeding time for our ambassador reptiles.  How do we feed our animals?

The Friends of Westmoreland State Park presents Music on the Cliffs, a free Summer concert series featuring local musicians...

Enjoy a relaxing paddle on the Potomac River! This paddle tour is designed to show you the ecosystem, wildlife, and views from the river as we look back to the shoreline of Westmoreland State Park.  This paddle provides excellent views and wildlife sighting opportunities to include, the Horsehead Cliffs (from a safe distance),stratigraphy of the Cliffs, erosion and water as a true natural force, a brief fossil hunting on fossil beach, and significant bird watching opportunities to include special and unscheduled appearances by Bald Eagles, Osprey, Great Blue Herons, and more!  Please sign up and pay in advance for this program at the Visitor Center. Guests should meet at the day-use beach and boathouse area. All equipment is provided however participants should wear closed-toed shoes. All children participating should be over 35lbs. Participants should wear a hat, sunscreen, bug spray, and bring water and snacks with them.  This paddle begins at the scheduled time and can run for roughly 2 hours. This program has a limited number of available spots.

Join a ranger to enjoy an ancient traditional form of fishing known as seining out on the Potomac River.

It's feeding time for our ambassador reptiles.  How do we feed our animals?

Westmoreland State Park invites you to learn about the different fossil types that you can find here along the shoreline, and why, as you create your very own shark tooth necklace keepsake.

Do you like to get muddy and search for the tiniest critters living in a stream, creek, or pond?

Do you like to get muddy and search for the tiniest critters living in a stream, creek, or pond?

The Friends of Westmoreland State Park presents Music on the Cliffs, a free Summer concert series featuring local musicians...

The Friends of Westmoreland State Park presents Music on the Cliffs, a free Summer concert series featuring local musicians...