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Women of the Park

Location of Pocahontas State Park in Virginia

Where

Pocahontas State Park, 10301 State Park Rd., Chesterfield, VA 23832.
Swift Creek Boat Launch

When

March 29, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Pocahontas State Park has a lot of hidden history. This Women's History Month, come celebrate the often forgotten tales of the women who lived in the park, and helped contribute to its status as a place for all to enjoy. This hike on Forest Exploration and Co-op Trails will be a timeline of these women's daily lives and their contributions to the greater Commonwealth. This hike will be roughly two miles long with mixed terrain from hard-packed earth with roots to wide gravel paths. Please wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.

Reservations are required; please call (804) 796-4472 or email Rebecca.Whalen@dcr.virginia.gov for reservations or more information.

Know Before You Go: Before your visit, find the most up to date health and safety information here.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: Yes.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-796-4255
Email Address: Pocahontas@dcr.virginia.gov