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

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Recent News Releases

December 17, 2024
Visit a Virginia State Park for your First Day Hike
RICHMOND, Va. - Put your best foot forward and start off the new year with an outdoor adventure at any of the Virginia State Park locations. 
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December 13, 2024
Wilderness Road State Park names new park manager
EWING, Va. – Wilderness Road State Park is pleased to announce the appointment of Casey McClure as the new park manager. He succeeds Billy Heck, who worked at the park for more than 20 years and served as park manager since 2019. 
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December 11, 2024
Public information meeting to be held for Virginia's future Mayo River State Park
HENRY COUNTY, Va. — DCR, Virginia State Parks and Kimley-Horn: Engineering Planning and Design Consultants are hosting a public information meeting to discuss the future Mayo River State Park master plan. The meeting will be held on Monday, Dec. 16, from 6-8 p.m., at Spencer-Penn Center’s Lester Banquet Hall located at 475 Spencer Penn Rd, Spencer, Virginia 24165.
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December 02, 2024
Luminary Nights returns to Natural Bridge State Park
NATURAL BRIDGE, Va. – Natural Bridge State Park is proud to announce the return of its much-anticipated holiday tradition, Luminary Nights. The special event kicks off Dec. 13 and promises a blend of nature and seasonal celebration. 
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November 26, 2024
Staunton River Battlefield State Park offers six nights of lights
RANDOLPH, Va. – Staunton River Battlefield State Park will present the annual “Lighting of the Bridge” on Dec. 6, 7, 8 and 13, 14, 15 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Clover Center. 
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Contacts

Dave Neudeck
Communications and Marketing Director
804-786-5053, dave.neudeck@dcr.virginia.gov

Kim Wells
Eastern State Parks PR & Marketing Specialist
804-217-1077, kim.wells@dcr.virginia.gov

Starr Anderson
Western State Parks PR & Marketing Specialist
540-460-1540, starr.anderson@dcr.virginia.gov

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Mary Bishop
Web Manager
804-786-3334, mary.bishop@dcr.virginia.gov

 

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