National Kids to Parks Day

Bring your family to Pocahontas State Park to celebrate National Kids to Parks Day. Join us for a day full of hands-on activities. Explore the outdoors and learn from a ranger about a variety of fun activities you can participate in while at the park. Complete three of the activities to complete a Junior Ranger book and be sworn in by a park ranger.

Backyard Bass (10:00-11:00 a.m.): Practice your casting and reeling in the grass. We provide the fishing poles and plastic fish for this competitive game. There is no actual fishing during this activity, so no fishing license is required. This game is fun for all ages.

Youth Bike Clinic & Ride (9:00-11 a.m.) Join us  for a youth bike clinic covering basic trail etiquette and simple bike maintenance tips. A short group ride will follow, with groups for balance bikes and pedal bikes as needed.

Crafts Table (11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.)

Fire Starters (12:00-1:00 p.m.): Learn basic campfire safety and make easy, customizable fire starters. This program is suitable for all ages; we've got all the materials you will need. 

Creepy Crawlies (2:00-3:00 p.m.): These creatures might give you the creeps, but they play crucial roles in our ecosystem. Come learn why they're nature's hidden heroes.

Please call (804) 796-4472 or email Rebecca.Whalen@dcr.virginia.gov for more information.

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

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. 

Find a Job at
Virginia State Parks

Order your Virginia State Parks
license plate

eNewsletter Sign-up