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 talk about 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. Clean-Up days are self-paced, so come clean our shoreline for as much time as you can spare to make a difference at the park.

Immerse yourself in the serene wooded landscape just after sunrise on New Year's Day, where the soft light filters through the trees and the sounds of nature come alive.

Tundra Swans are known for their striking white plumage and long, graceful necks, making them a favorite among birdwatchers.

Start the New Year off right by embarking on a delightful one mile hike filled with adventure and exploration along the paved multi-use High Point Trail.

Tundra Swans are known for their striking white plumage and long, graceful necks, making them a favorite among birdwatchers.

Tundra Swans are known for their striking white plumage and long, graceful necks, making them a favorite among birdwatchers.

Tundra Swans are known for their striking white plumage and long, graceful necks, making them a favorite among birdwatchers.

Tundra Swans are known for their striking white plumage and long, graceful necks, making them a favorite among birdwatchers.

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.

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.

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.

Groundhog Day puts groundhogs in the spotlight and makes for a perfect time to learn about these native residents of 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.

Every year, hundreds of Tundra Swans migrate to the Great Marsh for the winter season.

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.

Join us for a fun and interactive way to explore the vibrant bird life at Mason Neck State Park!

During the winter, it can be difficult to tell trees apart.

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.

During the winter, food becomes scarce for a lot of wildlife.

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.

Mason Neck is home to many Virginia-native plants.

Join us for a fun and interactive way to explore the vibrant bird life at Mason Neck State Park!

Mason Neck is home to many species of frogs living in the marshland, and the end of March is a perfect time find them as they begin to emerge for springtime.

The marshes and wetlands of Mason Neck are home to many birds that live and thrive near the water.

Eagle, Osprey, and Owls, oh my!

Mason Neck is one of the most famous sites to see bald eagles in Northern Virginia, and for good reason with over 60 year-round resident eagles and 18 nests throughout the park.

Do you know the differences between frogs and toads?

Mason Neck is one of the most famous sites to see bald eagles in Northern Virginia, and for good reason with over 60 year-round resident eagles and 18 nests throughout the park.

Celebrate St.

Come celebrate the return of spring with a scenic hike through Mason Neck!

Plants are far more than just part of park's scenery, many plants have a wide variety of uses for humans.

Come celebrate the return of spring with a scenic hike through 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 talk about 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. Clean-Up days are self-paced, so come clean our shoreline for as much time as you can spare to make a difference at the park.

Mason Neck is home to many species of frogs living in the marshland, and the end of March is a perfect time find them as they begin to emerge for springtime.

Explore the wonderful world of salamanders with a ranger at Mason Neck State Park.

Mason Neck is one of the most famous sites to see bald eagles in Northern Virginia, and for good reason with over 60 year-round resident eagles and 18 nests throughout the park.

Now that spring and warm weather is finally here, many bird species will begin slowly making their journey back north to Virginia.

As temperatures warm and flowers start to bloom, butterflies begin to return to our gardens.

Mason Neck is home to many Ospreys during the spring and summer months.

Celebrate National Beaver Day a day early on Mason Neck’s Bay View Trail where you will be able to observe multiple beaver dams and a beaver lodge.

Uncover the mysteries of mycology on this ranger-lead hike and learn more about the fungi that grows along the park’s trails.

From shells to feathers to aquatic grasses, Mason Neck’s beaches are teeming with life and interesting finds.

Explore the wonderful world of salamanders with a ranger at Mason Neck State Park.

Do you have a green thumb or are just curious to get into gardening?

The visitor center is one of the best spots to search for bald eagles hunting fish and soaring through the sky, so stop by and search for eagles along with our park rangers.

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

A scavenger hunt is the perfect way to explore Mason Neck's many trails.

Spring has sprung and the wildlife at the park has begun to wake up from its winter slumber.

Help dig up invasive plants to improve the forests and meadows of Mason Neck.

Plants are far more than just part of park's scenery, many plants have a wide variety of uses for humans.

Have you ever wondered what kind of tree you're walking past on a hike?

Owls are some of Mason Necks most mysterious residents, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t spot them throughout the park.

After April showers Mason neck is sure to be blooming with May flowers!

Stop by our table at the turtle pond where a ranger will be stationed to provide information about Virginia’s native turtle species.

Mason Neck is home to many Ospreys during the spring and summer months.

Stop by Mason Neck’s visitor center and meet our friendly animal ambassadors!

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.

Flowers always make a great gift, so come make your own bouquet of flowers with us!

The visitor center is one of the best spots to search for bald eagles hunting fish and soaring through the sky, so stop by and search for eagles along with our park rangers.

Join the Friends of Mason Neck and Fairfax Master Naturalists for a rewarding day of volunteer garden work!

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

Plants are far more than just part of the park's scenery, many plants have a wide variety of uses for humans.

Bird feeders are a great food source for Virginia’s birds and a wonderful way to bring nature into your own yard.

Join the Friends of Mason Neck and Fairfax Master Naturalists for a rewarding day of volunteer garden work!

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.

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.

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

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 talk about 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. Clean-Up days are self-paced, so come clean our shoreline for as much time as you can spare to make a difference at the park.

Stop by our table outside the Visitor Center to learn about some of the common mammals you can see at the park.

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

National Trails Days is a time to celebrate and care for our hometown trails.

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.

Pottery and ceramics have been made and used by humans across the world for nearly 30,000 years.

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?

Celebrate the rich history and culture of Virginia's State Parks by diving into the archaeological work that has been done on Mason Neck.

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

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 talk about 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. Clean-Up days are self-paced, so come clean our shoreline for as much time as you can spare to make a difference at the park.

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.

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.

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

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 talk about 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. Clean-Up days are self-paced, so come clean our shoreline for as much time as you can spare to make a difference at the park.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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 talk about 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. Clean-Up days are self-paced, so come clean our shoreline for as much time as you can spare to make a difference at the park.

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 talk about 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. Clean-Up days are self-paced, so come clean our shoreline for as much time as you can spare to make a difference at the park.

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 talk about 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. Clean-Up days are self-paced, so come clean our shoreline for as much time as you can spare to make a difference at the park.