Family kayaking at Claytor Lake state park

Media Center

Welcome to the Virginia State Parks media center.

Here, you can request to connect with a representative from the Public Communication and Marketing Office, read our recent news releases and sign up to receive our latest announcements via email.

Virginia State Parks is one of six divisions operated by the Department of Conversation and Recreation.

Recent News Releases

May 12, 2026
VA250 Mobile Museum bringing revolutionary history experience to Natural Bridge State Park
NATURAL BRIDGE, Va. – Come experience Virginia’s central role in the American Revolution when the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience, “Out of Many, One,” visits Natural Bridge State Park.
Read More

May 11, 2026
Monday Market returns to Fairy Stone State Park
STUART, Va. – Fairy Stone State Park is excited to announce the return of its popular Monday Market, taking place every Monday from May 25 through Sept. 7.
Read More

May 11, 2026
Music in the Park returns to Occoneechee State Park
CLARKSVILLE, Va. – Occoneechee State Park is excited to announce the return of its popular Music in the Park series, offering a season of live music performances set against the beautiful backdrop of Buggs Island Lake.
Read More

May 11, 2026
Twin Lakes to host Annual Turtle Day "Shellebration"
GREEN BAY, Va. -- The fourth annual Turtle Day “Shellebration” will be held at Twin Lakes State Park on Saturday, May 23 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. outside of the Discovery Area.
Read More

May 07, 2026
Public information meeting to be held at York River State Park
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – The Department of Conservation and Recreation will hold a public information meeting on May 19 to discuss the master plan for York River State Park. The meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the park’s visitor center.
Read More

View all news releases.

Home » Media Center » News Releases