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

Recent News Releases

March 10, 2026
Smith Mountain Lake State Park hosts Osprey 10k and 5k Race
HUDDLESTON, Va. – Smith Mountain Lake State Park will once again welcome runners and walkers for the Osprey 10k and 5k Race on Saturday, April 25, at 9 a.m. This annual event offers participants the opportunity to enjoy beautiful lakeside views while challenging themselves on the park’s scenic roadways. 
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March 05, 2026
Virtual public comment meeting to be held for Virginia's future Mayo River State Park
HENRY COUNTY, Va. — The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation invites the public to participate in the virtual Master Plan Public Comment Meeting for Virginia’s future Mayo River State Park. 
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March 05, 2026
Shenandoah River State Park hosts 3rd annual Bluebell Festival
Bentonville, Va. – The highly anticipated Bluebell Festival will return to Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park on April 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This special event welcomes spring with a stunning display of Virginia bluebells carpeting the park’s scenic trails along the Shenandoah River. 
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March 04, 2026
Smith Mountain Lake State Park hosts third installment of Winter Lecture Series
HUDDLESTON, Va. – The Winter Lecture Series will return to Smith Mountain Lake State Park on Sunday, March 8, from 3 to 4 p.m. This is the third installment of the four-part series and will feature Virginia Master Naturalist Nora Cox. 
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March 03, 2026
Virginia's longest and oldest adventure triathlon returns to Wythe County for 26th year
MAX MEADOWS, Va. – Athletes from across the Mid-Atlantic region will convene at New River Trail State Park on Sept. 19 for the New River Trail Challenge Triathlon, presented by Dominion Energy.  
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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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