From eagles to owls, raptors are everywhere at Mason Neck State Park.

Turtle shells, feathers, and fur, oh my! You may have seen the turtles, foxes, deer, and other animals that live at the park, but have you ever felt their fur, or shells? Join a ranger to touch animal pelts, shells, feathers and learn about predator-prey relationships and the adaptations each species uses to survive.

Enjoy a rare opportunity to experience the wonders of Mason Neck State Park after hours.

Who was Elizabeth Hartwell?

Did you ever wish you could see as well as an eagle?

The Audubon Society of Northern Virgina and Mason Neck State Park are pleased to offer a fall bird walk in Mason Neck State Park!

Being mindful and appreciative of nature can help you care for yourself and find a deeper understanding of why it is important to care for nature.

Snakes are ssstupendous!

Mason Neck State Park is a popular gathering place for many species of migrating waterfowl.

Ever wanted to know more about how our animal friends parent their young?

Who was Elizabeth Hartwell?

What would a tree tell us?

Create your own up-cycled Nature Journal!   Keeping a Nature Journal is one way of memory keeping.  You don't have to be an artist to journal, it could be filled with stickers from parks, poems, or lists of what you saw.   Journals are as unique as the individuals using them. .

Take time away from the busy holidays to #OptOutside and become a steward of nature.

Have the elegant tundra swans arrived along the shores and marshes of Mason Neck?

Discover the wonders beneath the waves while keeping your feet dry.

Join a ranger for a fireside chat!

Birding is a wonderful hobby.

Mason Neck State Park is a popular gathering place for many species of migrating waterfowl.

Being mindful and appreciative of nature can help you care for yourself and find a deeper understanding of why it is important to care for nature.

Beavers are nature's architects!

Did you ever wish you could see as well as an eagle?

Have the elegant tundra swans arrived along the shores and marshes of Mason Neck?

Who was Elizabeth Hartwell?

Have the elegant tundra swans arrived along the shores and marshes of Mason Neck?

What would a tree tell us?

Become a steward of nature while building your local community and connecting with the people near you that share a passion for the outdoors. Meet with rangers at the Mason Neck State Park Visitor Center for a short conservation and to get supplies to clean up the trash that washes onto the shoreline or is left and scattered along the trails and recreational areas.  Please bring water, dress warmly, and expect to get wet and a little dirty.

Curious about how our animal friends raise their young?

Being mindful and appreciative of nature can help you care for yourself and find a deeper understanding of why it is important to care for nature.

The Bay View Trail is one of our most popular hiking options.

Have the elegant tundra swans arrived along the shores and marshes of Mason Neck?

Turtle shells, feathers, and fur, oh my! You may have seen the turtles, foxes, deer, and other animals that live at the park, but have you ever felt their fur, or shells? Join a ranger to touch animal pelts, shells, feathers and learn about predator-prey relationships and the adaptations each species uses to survive.

Who was Elizabeth Hartwell?

Beavers are nature's architects!

Throughout the day Mason Neck will be leading many types of hikes for both children and adults.

Do you know the differences between frogs and toads?

Have the elegant Tundra Swans arrived along the shores and marshes of Mason Neck?

Have you ever wondered what might be causing the knocking noise in the woods?

Join a ranger for a fireside chat!

Tundra Swans have made their way to Mason Neck!

You can help restore the health of the Chesapeake Bay and Virginia’s rivers by participating in Mason Neck's Grasses for the Masses program.

Beavers are nature's architects!

Who was Elizabeth Hartwell?

Calling all volunteers and groups.

Create your own up-cycled Nature Journal!   Keeping a Nature Journal is one way of memory keeping.  You don't have to be an artist to journal, it could be filled with stickers from parks, poems, or lists of what you saw. Journals are as unique as the individuals using them. .

Have the elegant tundra swans arrived along the shores and marshes of Mason Neck?

Become a steward of nature while building your local community and connecting with the people near you that share a passion for the outdoors. Meet with rangers at the Mason Neck State Park Visitor Center for a short conservation and to get supplies to clean up the trash that washes onto the shoreline or is left and scattered along the trails and recreational areas.  Please bring water, dress warmly, and expect to get wet and a little dirty.

Turtle shells, feathers, and fur, oh my! You may have seen the turtles, foxes, deer, and other animals that live at the park, but have you ever felt their fur or shells? Join a ranger to touch animal pelts, shells, feathers and learn about predator-prey relationships and the adaptations each species uses to survive.

Although most of Mason Neck’s critter friends are nocturnal, that doesn’t mean we can’t see evidence of them.

You can help restore the health of the Chesapeake Bay and Virginia’s rivers by participating in Mason Neck's Grasses for the Masses program.

Have the elegant Tundra Swans arrived along the shores and marshes of Mason Neck?

Ever wanted to know more about how our animal friends parent their young?

Registration for 2024 Junior Rangers at Mason Neck will open on February 1.

Have the elegant Tundra Swans arrived along the shores and marshes of Mason Neck?

Although most of Mason Neck’s critter friends are nocturnal, that doesn’t mean we can’t see evidence of them.

Tundra Swans have made their way to Mason Neck!

You can help restore the health of the Chesapeake Bay and Virginia’s rivers by participating in Mason Neck's Grasses for the Masses program.

The Audubon Society of Northern Virginia and Mason Neck State Park are pleased to offer a winter bird walk in Mason Neck State Park!

Marshes are more than great spots for fishing, canoeing, and bird-watching.

Birding is a wonderful hobby.

Have the elegant tundra swans arrived along the shores and marshes of Mason Neck?

Curious about how our animal friends raise their young?

Beavers are nature's architects!

Turtle shells, feathers, and fur, oh my! You may have seen the turtles, foxes, deer, and other animals that live at the park, but have you ever felt their fur, or shells? Join a ranger to touch animal pelts, shells, feathers and learn about predator-prey relationships and the adaptations each species uses to survive.

You can help restore the health of the Chesapeake Bay and Virginia’s rivers by participating in Mason Neck's Grasses for the Masses program.

Become a steward of nature while building your local community and connecting with the people near you that share a passion for the outdoors. Meet with rangers at the Mason Neck State Park Visitor Center for a short conservation and to get supplies to clean up the trash that washes onto the shoreline or is left and scattered along the trails and recreational areas.  Please bring water, dress warmly, and expect to get wet and a little dirty.

Invasive species have infiltrated the park!

Join us for a winter walk at Mason Neck State Park!

Marshes are more than great spots for fishing, canoeing, and bird-watching.

From eagles to owls, raptors are everywhere at Mason Neck State Park! Rangers will have a table set up in the Visitor Center with life-sized examples of raptors to help you learn more about these top predators and binoculars to teach you how you can best spot them.

Turtle shells, feathers, and fur, oh my! You may have seen the turtles, foxes, deer, and other animals that live at the park, but have you ever felt their fur or shells? Join a ranger to touch animal pelts, shells, feathers and learn about predator-prey relationships and the adaptations each species uses to survive.

Did you ever wish you could see as well as an eagle?

Examining the natural world shows how humans use resources and that the choices we make impact the air, water, land and living things around us.

What would a tree tell us? Join a ranger to learn how to investigate various tree parts to discover the history of the tree and the forest ecosystem it grows in. We will learn a little about tree anatomy and how to identify trees using reference books and materials.

Did you ever wish you could see as well as an eagle?

Become a steward of nature while building your local community and connecting with the people near you that share a passion for the outdoors. Meet with rangers at the Mason Neck State Park Visitor Center for a short conservation and to get supplies to clean up the trash that washes onto the shoreline or is left and scattered along the trails and recreational areas.  Please bring water, dress warmly, and expect to get wet and a little dirty.

Owls are the nocturnal raptors hunting throughout Mason Neck with the gift of silent flight.

What's the difference between a frog and a toad and why do they look the way they do?

Mason Neck State Park is home to many species of turtles. Whether they’re basking by the pond or laying eggs by the road, these animals can be found everywhere! Come touch some real turtle shells and learn about their physical and behavioral characteristics, and make sure to stop by the Visitor Center and see our very own Red-Eared Slider, Myrtle!

The Audubon Society of Northern Virginia and Mason Neck State Park are pleased to offer a bird walk in Mason Neck State Park!

From eagles to owls, raptors are everywhere at Mason Neck State Park!

Invasive species have infiltrated the park!

Turtle shells, feathers, and fur, oh my! You may have seen the turtles, foxes, deer, and other animals that live at the park, but have you ever felt their fur or shells? Join a ranger to touch animal pelts, shells, feathers and learn about predator-prey relationships and the adaptations each species uses to survive.

The Audubon Society of Northern Virginia and Mason Neck State Park are pleased to offer a bird walk in Mason Neck State Park!

Marshes are more than great spots for fishing, canoeing, and bird-watching.

Join us for Mason Neck State Park's Earth Day Celebration, where community unity meets nature's beauty!

Did you ever wish you could see as well as an eagle?

Who was Elizabeth Hartwell?

Discover the wonders beneath the waves while keeping your feet dry.

Join us for a full day of live animal shows, hands on educational opportunities, and outdoor recreation clinics that all aim to highlight the rich natural history of Northern Virginia and foster stewardship of our environment.

Curious about how our animal friends raise their young?

Embark on an aquatic adventure "going up the food chain" through educational explorations and outdoor games.

Inspired by our very own Red-Eared Slider, Myrtle, come learn about all the turtles that call Mason Neck their home and how you can act to protect them during their vulnerable nesting season.

Evenings are a wonderful time in the park to be on the water.

Twilight Paddle Adventures are a great way to spend an evening away from the hustle and bustle of work, traffic and the cares of life.

Are you ready to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city?

Become a steward of nature while building your local community and connecting with the people near you that share a passion for the outdoors. Meet with rangers at the Mason Neck State Park Visitor Center for a short conservation and to get supplies to clean up the trash that washes onto the shoreline or is left and scattered along the trails and recreational areas.  Please bring water, dress for the weather, and expect to get wet and a little dirty.

Twilight Paddle Adventures are a great way to spend an evening away from the hustle and bustle of work, traffic and the cares of life.

Did you ever wish you could see as well as an eagle?

Clean the Bay Day is sponsored by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and is an ongoing effort towards creating a clean and healthy Chesapeake Bay.