Junior Ranger Booklet

Location of James River State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Visitor Center
Main Park Address: James River State Park, 104 Green Hill Dr., Gladstone, VA 24553.

When

Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 11:59 p.m.

Become a Junior Ranger today and earn your Official Junior Ranger Badge! Pick up your Junior Ranger Program Guide at the Visitor Center. You don’t have to finish it all at once. Take your time and save some for your next visit.

Participants who complete the requirements will be recognized as Junior Rangers in a swearing in ceremony where they will be awarded a certificate and a patch they can wear with pride!

Suitable for all ages. Parks are for everyone, please let us know if you need special accommodation.

For more information, please call (434) 933-8527 or email Tess.Himelspach@dcr.virginia.gov.

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

Junior Rangers chatting on the grass.

Documents

jrsp-junior-ranger.pdf

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