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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: May 07, 2026
Contact: Kim Wells, Public Relations and Marketing Specialist, 804-217-1077, kim.wells@dcr.virginia.gov

Public information meeting to be held at York River State Park
Share your thoughts on current park proposals

(Editors: Follow this link to download an image. Photo caption: York River overlook)

(Editors: Follow this link to download an image. Photo caption: Croaker Landing Boat Ramp at York River)

(Editors: Follow this link to download an image. Photo caption: York River trail between pond and river)

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – The Department of Conservation and Recreation will hold a public information meeting on May 19 to discuss the master plan for York River State Park. The meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the park’s visitor center.

The purpose of the meeting is to introduce the public to the master planning process, summarize existing resources, notify the public about upcoming public outreach and engagement opportunities and obtain input regarding new and improved recreational facilities at the park.

The park is renowned for its rare, fragile estuarine ecosystem, where freshwater and saltwater blend to support an abundant variety of plant and marine life. Located along the York River, it is part of the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Its unspoiled landscapes reveal traces of both natural and cultural history, including fossil beds and Colonial‑era and Native American artifacts. Programs, activities and visitor center exhibits highlight the river’s history, its uses, its wildlife, as well as ongoing conservation efforts. More than 40 miles of hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails invite visitors to explore the marshes, riverbanks, and forests. Amenities include a boat ramp, freshwater and saltwater fishing areas, a fishing pier, playgrounds, picnic shelters and seasonal boat rentals.

For more information about the meeting, contact Planning and Recreation Resources by email at: PlanningResources@dcr.virginia.gov.

For more information about York River State Park’s Master Plan, visit: https ://www.dcr.virginia.gov/recreational-planning/yr-masterplan.

To share your comments about your visit to York River, visit: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/other/your-comments-count

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About Virginia State Parks

Virginia State Parks are managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. For more information about Virginia State Parks’ activities and amenities or to reserve one of the more than 1,800 campsites or 300 climate-controlled cabins, call the Virginia State Parks Reservation Center at 800-933-PARK or visit www.virginiastateparks.gov.

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