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Wetland Wonders!

Location of Mason Neck State Park in Virginia

Where

Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High Point Rd., Lorton, VA 22079.
Various Locations throughout the Park

When

May 17, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Embark on a day of aquatic adventure "going up the food chain" through educational explorations and outdoor games. Let's celebrate the wonders of our wetlands and the joy of the great outdoors!

10:00AM – 3:00PM Self-guided: Scoping Out Belmont Bay @ Visitor Center

Ask the Front Desk for a Birding Bingo sheet and a pair of binoculars to see what’s going on over Belmont Bay!

10:00AM - 11:00AM Bay Exploration @ Turtle Pond by Kayak Launch

Join a ranger to use nets and see what kind of aquatic life hides under the water. Plan to get wet and a little muddy. Closed toed shoes required. Adult supervision necessary for participants under 16.

11:30AM - 12:30PM Backyard Bass @ Visitor Center Lawn

Learn about local fish and enhance your angling skills through a land-based fishing game!

1:00PM - 2:00PM Rockin’ Raptors’ Bird Beak Buffet @ Picnic Area

Learn who rules the skies and join a ranger to discover the adaptations of bird beaks and what it means to eat like a bird.

2:30PM - 3:30PM Migration Mayhem @ Playground Area

Join a ranger in an educational game on migration and habitat balance. Try to navigate the harsh obstacles in the life of a migratory waterfowl!

Mason Neck Wetlands

About National Kids to Parks Day

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.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 703-339-2385
Email Address: MasonNeck@dcr.virginia.gov