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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: January 31, 2025
Contact: Kim Wells, Public Relations and Marketing Specialist, 804-217-1077, kim.wells@dcr.virginia.gov

The fishing pier at Leesylvania State Park is closed

(Editors: Follow this link to download an image. Photo caption: Leesylvania fishing pier)

(Editors: Follow this link to download an image. Photo caption: Leesylvania fishing pier at sunrise)

WOODBRIDGE, Va. – The fishing pier at Leesylvania State Park will be closed effective immediately due to structural damage done by ice and extreme winter weather.

Repairs are needed throughout the structure and management is working hard to get things fixed in a timely manner.

“Most of the bracing has broken underneath and the roof portion of the pier also has extensive damage to the pillars holding it up,” said Leesylvania State Park Manager Kenneth Ashdown. “It is not safe for the pier to be open to the public at this time and we hope to have this repaired as soon as possible.”

The park will remain open as these repairs will only impact the fishing area.

“The repairs might interfere with the night fishing programs that will be held in March, but we are looking to find another location for this program,” said Ashdown.

Be sure to check the webpage before your park visit for more updates.

For more information about Leesylvania, visit the park webpage.

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