Virginia State Parks celebrates National Kids to Parks Day on the third Saturday in May by offering a variety of fun, family-friendly activities, from nature scavenger hunts and ranger-led hikes to fishing clinics and flora and fauna wagon rides. This annual event encourages kids to explore the outdoors while learning about wildlife and engaging in hands-on environmental education.
For more information, please call (434) 933-8527 or email Tess.Himelspach@dcr.virginia.gov.
Schedule:
Fishing FUNdamentals (Registration Required), 10 – 11 a.m.
Fire Building, 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Archery 101 (Registration Required), 1:30 – 3 p.m.
Self-guided Activities (available all day): Photo Scavenger Hunt, Geocaching, Junior Ranger Booklet, Adventure Packs, Creation Station
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 434-933-4355
Email Address: JamesRiver@dcr.virginia.gov