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False Cape Beach Cleanup

Location of False Cape State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: False Cape State Park Visitor Center
Main Park Address: False Cape State Park, 4001 Sandpiper Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23456.

When

April 23, 2026. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Celebrate Earth Week 2026 at False Cape State Park all week long by supporting healthy and happy beaches. Make your way into the park on your own throughout the week and stop by the Visitor Center to grab a trash bag and do your part in cleaning up the park's beaches. Each tide brings in a new load of trash and balloons so there is always work to be done to make the beach a safer place for wildlife. After your cleanup, bring your trash back to the office for a prize! Please note, the distance from the parking lot at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge to False Cape's Visitor Center is about 4 miles through gravel trails. For more information, please call the park office at 757-426-7128.

sea turtle and jellyfish made out of marine debris on beach that spells out keep me trash free

About Earth Day

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, Virginia State Parks offers a range of special events and activities highlighting the importance of conservation and sustainability. Visitors are invited to participate in educational programs, guided nature walks, wildlife observation, tree plantings and service projects to help preserve the beauty and biodiversity of the state’s 44 parks.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-426-7128
Email Address: FalseCape@dcr.virginia.gov