There is a lot to discover at Leesylvania State Park.

Leesylvania makes its own worm compost!  Join rangers as we take a closer look at worms and how they can benefit your kitchen and backyard.

Learn all about birds and their homes.

During the spring and summer, osprey dominate the skies over Leesylvania as they build nests and raise their young.

Discover the games children used to play during the colonial time period.  Race hoops against each other and play a game of catch called Graces.  Learn what a Jacob's ladder does and test your skills with a round of Cup and Ball.  For questions, please call the visitor center at (703) 583 6904.

Frogs, turtles, and fish, oh my! Explore the life that exists in the pond while learning about the abundance of animals that call this ecosystem home.

Be on the lookout for our Roving Ranger as they roam the picnic areas and beaches with interesting animal or historical artifacts from the park.

During the spring and summer, osprey dominate the skies over Leesylvania as they build nests and raise their young.

Bring your creativity and express your individuality and join Leesylvania State Park Rangers throughout the park for a unique crafting experience!  Each session is a one of a kind experience.  See you there!

Every animal has unique features and traits that make them special and suited for their natural environment.

Be on the lookout for our Roving Ranger as they roam the picnic areas and beaches with interesting animal or historical artifacts from the park.

Come be a scientist for the day with our park rangers!

We need your help.

Bring your creativity and express your individuality and join Leesylvania State Park Rangers throughout the park for a unique crafting experience!  Each session is a one of a kind experience.  See you there!

Leesylvania State Park is home to many different turtles!

Explore the various ways you can connect with the Earth through keeping a nature journal.

Fishing can be as easy as tying your shoes.

Every animal has unique features and traits that make them special and suited for their natural environment.

Frogs, turtles, and fish, oh my!  Explore the life that exists in the pond while learning about the abundance of animals that call this ecosystem home.  Join a park ranger and learn how you can help protect these fascinating creatures.  For more information, please call the Visitor Center at (703) 583-6904 or send an email to leesylvaniavc@dcr.virginia.gov.

Join rangers at the park for a fun nature reading session.

Enjoy a fun paddling adventure at Leesylvania State Park on Powell's Creek!  Watch majestic bald eagles and ospreys soar above, a heron hunting along the shore, and turtles basking in the  sunshine.

There are many different wildlife that call Leesylvania State Park their home.

Leesylvania State Park is part of many different watersheds, some large and some small.

Do your kids enjoy gardening?

Leesylvania State Park makes its own worm compost!  Join rangers as we take a closer look at worms and how they can benefit your kitchen and backyard.

Learn all about birds and their homes.

Want to know more about how our animal friends parented their young?

During the spring and summer, osprey dominate the skies over Leesylvania as they build nests and raise their young.

There are many different wildlife that call Leesylvania State Park their home.

Be on the lookout for our Roving Ranger as they roam the picnic areas and beaches with interesting animal or historical artifacts from the park.

Every animal has unique features and traits that make them special and suited for their natural environment.

Leesylvania State Park is home to many different turtles!

Be on the lookout for our Roving Ranger as they roam the picnic areas and beaches with interesting animal or historical artifacts from the park.

There is a lot to discover at Leesylvania State Park.

We need your help.

Bring your creativity and express your individuality and join Leesylvania State Park Rangers throughout the park for a unique crafting experience!  Each session is a one of a kind experience.  See you there!

Every animal has unique features and traits that make them special and suited for their natural environment.

There are many different wildlife that call Leesylvania State Park their home.

Plastic, a wonder material with many forms and uses but is it a blessing or a curse?

Learn all about birds and their homes.

Want to know more about how our animal friends parented their young?

Enjoy a morning of family fun, fish, learn about the Potomac River, and maybe win a trophy!  Sponsored by the Friends of Leesylvania State Park, these fishing tournaments throughout the summer are suitable for all ability levels, ages 3-15.  No rod and reel?  No problem!  The Friends have suitable tackle on hand to loan.  We hope to see you there!

Discover some of the beautiful fish that make their homes in the Potomac River with a Park Ranger using a seine net, one of humankind's oldest fishing tools. This is also a great chance to appreciate the important role that the Potomac River and its watershed has in our community.  Be prepared to have fun and get wet.  Be sure to bring water shoes and comfortable clothing.  For questions or inquiries, please call (703)583-6904 or send an e-mail to leesylvaniavc@dcr.virginia.gov.

The trash and litter we leave behind can hurt the environment.

Learn all about birds and their homes.

Be on the lookout for our Roving Ranger as they roam the picnic areas and beaches with interesting animal or historical artifacts from the park.

Enjoy a peaceful morning canoe adventure at Leesylvania State Park on Powell's Creek!  Take in the tranquility of this tributary, watch majestic bald eagles and ospreys soar above, a heron hunting along the shore, turtles basking in the morning sunshine, or a river otter retiring for the day to its den .

During the spring and summer, osprey dominate the skies over Leesylvania as they build nests and raise their young.

The trash and litter we leave behind can hurt the environment.

Surviving as a colonist was drastically different and more complex than the 21st century, but we can still find similarities between them and us.

Be on the lookout for our Roving Ranger as they roam the picnic areas and beaches with interesting animal or historical artifacts from the park.

Come be a scientist for the day with our park rangers!

Climate Change impacts our environment.

Rising sea levels is something we have heard on the news and from public officials.

We need your help.

Bring your creativity and express your individuality and join Leesylvania State Park Rangers throughout the park for a unique crafting experience!  Each session is a one of a kind experience.  See you there!

Leesylvania State Park is home to many different turtles!

Explore the various ways you can connect with the Earth through keeping a nature journal.

Greenhouse Gases help keep our Earth at optimal temperatures for us to live comfortably.

Every animal has unique features and traits that make them special and suited for their natural environment.

Frogs, turtles, and fish, oh my!  Explore the life that exists in the pond while learning about the abundance of animals that call this ecosystem home.  Join a park ranger and learn how you can help protect these fascinating creatures.  For more information, please call the Visitor Center at (703) 583-6904 or send an email to leesylvaniavc@dcr.virginia.gov.

Enjoy a fun paddling adventure at Leesylvania State Park on Powell's Creek!  Watch majestic bald eagles and ospreys soar above, a heron hunting along the shore, and turtles basking in the  sunshine.

There are many different wildlife that call Leesylvania State Park their home.

Leesylvania State Park is part of many different watersheds, some large and some small.

Fishing can be as easy as tying your shoes.

Leesylvania State Park makes its own worm compost!  Join rangers as we take a closer look at worms and how they can benefit your kitchen and backyard.

Bring your creativity and express your individuality and join Leesylvania State Park Rangers throughout the park for a unique crafting experience!  Each session is a one of a kind experience.  See you there!

Think you know the difference between toads and frogs?

Learn all about birds and their homes.

Want to know more about how our animal friends parented their young?

Butterflies go through many changes in their life cycle.

Enjoy a peaceful evening canoe adventure at Leesylvania State Park on Powell's Creek!  View the majestic colors of a Northern Virginia summer sunset on this tranquil tributary of the Potomac River while catching glimpses of the nocturnal wildlife emerging for the evening.  No paddling experience is required; all participants must be of 6 years or older.

Knitting and crochet are popular pastimes with deep roots in our history.

The trash and litter we leave behind can hurt the environment.

Be on the lookout for our Roving Ranger as they roam the picnic areas and beaches with interesting animal or historical artifacts from the park.

Enjoy a peaceful evening canoe adventure at Leesylvania State Park on Powell's Creek!  View the majestic colors of a Northern Virginia summer sunset on this tranquil tributary of the Potomac River while catching glimpses of the nocturnal wildlife emerging for the evening.  No paddling experience is required; all participants must be of 6 years or older.

Discover some of the beautiful fish that make their homes in the Potomac River with a Park Ranger using a seine net, one of humankind's oldest fishing tools. This is also a great chance to appreciate the important role that the Potomac River and its watershed has in our community.  Be prepared to have fun and get wet.  Be sure to bring water shoes and comfortable clothing.  For questions or inquiries, please call (703)583-6904 or send an e-mail to leesylvaniavc@dcr.virginia.gov.

The trash and litter we leave behind can hurt the environment.

Leesylvania State Park makes its own worm compost!  Join rangers as we take a closer look at worms and how they can benefit your kitchen and backyard.

Be on the lookout for our Roving Ranger as they roam the picnic areas and beaches with interesting animal or historical artifacts from the park.

Come be a scientist for the day with our park rangers!

Fire safety is one of our park’s top priorities.

We need your help.

Wonder and walk with us as we take you on a journey through our senses.

Learn all about birds and their homes.

Leesylvania State Park is home to many different turtles!

Explore the various ways you can connect with the Earth through keeping a nature journal.

Rising sea levels is something we have heard on the news and from public officials.

Every animal has unique features and traits that make them special and suited for their natural environment.

During the spring and summer, ospreys dominate the skies over Leesylvania as they build nests and raise their young.

Frogs, turtles, and fish, oh my!  Explore the life that exists in the pond while learning about the abundance of animals that call this ecosystem home.  Join a park ranger and learn how you can help protect these fascinating creatures.  For more information, please call the Visitor Center at (703) 583-6904 or send an email to leesylvaniavc@dcr.virginia.gov.

Enjoy a fun paddling adventure at Leesylvania State Park on Powell's Creek!  Watch majestic bald eagles and ospreys soar above, a heron hunting along the shore, and turtles basking in the  sunshine.

There are many different wildlife that call Leesylvania State Park their home.

Leesylvania State Park is part of many different watersheds, some large and some small.

Plastic, a wonder material with many forms and uses but is it a blessing or a curse?

Bring your creativity, express your individuality, and join Leesylvania State Park Rangers throughout the park for a unique crafting experience!

Want to know more about how our animal friends parented their young?

Want to know more about those trees you see daily?

Discover some of the beautiful fish that make their homes in the Potomac River with a Park Ranger using a seine net, one of humankind's oldest fishing tools. This is also a great chance to appreciate the important role that the Potomac River and its watershed has in our community.  Be prepared to have fun and get wet.  Be sure to bring water shoes and comfortable clothing.  For questions or inquiries, please call (703)583-6904 or send an e-mail to leesylvaniavc@dcr.virginia.gov.

Think you know the difference between toads and frogs?