Press releases

Media inquiries: Please contact Dave Neudeck, dave.neudeck@dcr.virginia.gov, 804-786-5053.

• Take a hike on New Year’s Day in a Virginia State Park (December 15, 2021)
• Seven Bends State Park to host virtual master plan public meeting (December 03, 2021)
• Clinch River State Park to host virtual master plan public meeting (December 03, 2021)
• Virginia State Parks joins the Virginia Green Travel Partnership (October 14, 2021)
• Ownership of Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Interpretive Center in Scott County transferred to Virginia State Parks (August 04, 2021)
• Virginia Outdoor Foundation funds park visits, career exploration for Richmond youth (July 23, 2021)
• Tropical Storm Elsa prompts Virginia State Parks closures (July 08, 2021)
• Pocahontas State Park announces Juneteenth celebration (May 24, 2021)
• High Bridge to Reopen May 19 (May 14, 2021)
• Bridge at Staunton River Battlefield State Park to close for repairs and maintenance (April 30, 2021)
• Sky Meadows State Park to host virtual master plan public meeting (April 28, 2021)
• Sky Meadows State Park wins Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award (April 21, 2021)
• Virginia State Parks helping dark skies shine brightly (April 07, 2021)
• Twin Lakes State Park to host virtual master plan public meeting (April 06, 2021)
• First Landing State Park to host virtual master plan public meeting (March 16, 2021)
• Kiptopeke State Park manager Forrest Gladden retires after 48 years of service (March 12, 2021)
• Virginia State Park names new manager for Wilderness Road (February 25, 2021)
• Virginia State Parks names new manager for Shenandoah River, Seven Bends (February 22, 2021)
• Virginia State Parks Youth Conservation Corps accepting applications (January 26, 2021)

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