Family kayaking at Claytor Lake state park

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

Recent News Releases

June 02, 2026
James River State Park hosts Batteaux & Banjos Festival this June
GLADSTONE, Va. – James River State Park is excited to announce the return of the Batteaux and Banjos Festival, a celebration of the James River’s rich cultural history and the traditional batteaux that once carried goods along its waters.
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June 01, 2026
Virginia State Parks will host concerts this summer
RICHMOND, Va. -- Virginia State Parks are hosting an exciting lineup of music series this summer, featuring everything from bluegrass, beach music and country to rock and roll, symphony, and contemporary performances. Many parks offer live music throughout the year, ensuring there’s always something for everyone to enjoy.
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June 01, 2026
Occoneechee State Park opens 18-hole disc golf course
CLARKSVILLE, Va. – Occoneechee State Park is excited to announce the opening of Breaking Point Disc Golf Course. The 18‑hole course is the third disc golf course in the Virginia State Parks system.
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May 21, 2026
Douthat State Park celebrates 90 years, honors legacy of Civilian Conservation Corps
Millboro, Va. — Virginia State Parks invites the public to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Douthat State Park on June 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a special event honoring the Civilian Conservation Corps, the remarkable workforce whose skill, determination and craftsmanship shaped the park’s earliest foundations.
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May 18, 2026
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation celebrates 90th anniversary of Virginia State Parks
RICHMOND, Va. – DCR is celebrating the 90th anniversary of Virginia State Parks in June, marking nine decades of conserving and stewarding the Commonwealth’s natural, scenic, cultural and historic resources.
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