Events in Virginia State Parks

Come see what Mason Neck State Park has to offer on International Adaptive Activity Day.  Discover the beauty of inclusive outdoor adventures at our special event celebrating International Adaptive Activity Day!

Beavers are nature's architects!

Mason Neck is home to many Osprey.

We all know that hiker who likes to stop every few steps to point out some cool fungi, or stop to examine a freshly fallen feather.

This program will train guests to focus on the present moment, observe their thoughts and feelings without judgment, and enhance their awareness of the mind-body connection.

Join the Friends of Mason Neck and Fairfax Master Naturalists for a rewarding day of volunteer garden work!

Dive in to water month at Mason Neck State Park and learn about the incredible journey of water in the water cycle!

Get your space on and join an Interpreter in the while the sun is still up to explore all things astronomy and learn about the upcoming August 12th Perseid Meteor Shower!

Join an Interpreter at the Campfire Circle on Osprey View Trail for a fun afternoon learning about fire-building techniques.

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Stop by our parks' pop-up ranger program to learn about a variety of topics, from historical facts to life cycles of our park animals.

Join the Friends of Mason Neck and Fairfax Master Naturalists for a rewarding day of volunteer garden work!

Whether you prefer the writings of Henry David Thoreau or the classic rhyme scheme of Dr.

All is still in the marsh when out of the blue...SPLASH...a Great Blue Heron has caught a fish!

The joy of nature journaling is not about being a perfect artist; it’s about curiosity and wonder, slowing down and taking a closer look at what is out there.

Evenings are a wonderful time in the park to be on the water.

Twilight Paddle Adventures are a great way to spend an evening away from the hustle and bustle of work, traffic and the cares of life.

Grab your binoculars and get outside.

Stop by our parks' pop-up ranger program to learn about a variety of topics, from historical facts to life cycles of our park animals.

Celebrate the end of water month at Mason Neck State Park and join an Interpretive Ranger near the Playground Area for a fun, interactive look at how rain affects our waterways!

Twilight Paddle Adventures are a great way to spend an evening away from the hustle and bustle of work, traffic and the cares of life.

Bring a curious mind and some questions to join a roving ranger for an interpretive experience at the Bay View Trailhead.

Experience the park in a whole new way.

Twilight Paddle Adventures are a great way to spend an evening away from the hustle and bustle of work, traffic and the cares of life.

Older Girl Scouts may enjoy this hike. For hikers who just want to enjoy their time outdoors and trek on.

Older Girl Scouts may enjoy this program.

Join the Friends of Mason Neck and Fairfax Master Naturalists for a rewarding day of volunteer garden work!

Pottery and ceramics have been made and used by humans across the world for nearly 30,000 years.

Discover the shapes hidden in nature on this fun and interactive walk designed for guests 7-10 years old and their caregivers.

Earth Manners explores what it means to be a good neighbor to people, wildlife, and the places we share.

Twilight Paddle Adventures are a great way to spend an evening away from the hustle and bustle of work, traffic and the cares of life.

Pottery and ceramics have been made and used by humans across the world for nearly 30,000 years.

Discover the shapes hidden in nature on this fun and interactive walk designed for guests 7-10 years old and their caregivers.

Earth Manners explores what it means to be a good neighbor to people, wildlife, and the places we share.

Join the Friends of Mason Neck and Fairfax Master Naturalists for a rewarding day of volunteer garden work!

Stop by our parks' pop-up ranger program to learn about a variety of topics, from historical facts to life cycles of our park animals.

Become a steward of nature while building your local community and connecting with the people near you that share a passion for the outdoors. Meet with rangers at the Mason Neck State Park Visitor Center for a short talk about conservation and to get supplies to clean up the trash that washes onto the shoreline or is left and scattered along the trails and recreational areas. Clean-Up days are self-paced, so come clean our shoreline for as much time as you can spare to make a difference at the park.

Evenings are a wonderful time in the park to be on the water.

Tonight, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Virginia's Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) with some fun trivia.

Are you ready to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city?

Experience the park in a whole new way.