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

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Recent News Releases

June 20, 2025
Natural Bridge State Park receives national recognition as a certified Nature Explore Classroom
NATURAL BRIDGE, Va. – Natural Bridge State Park’s Children’s Discovery Area has become a certified Nature Explore Classroom, joining a select group of outdoor learning environments recognized nationwide for quality, creativity and engagement. 
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June 18, 2025
Westmoreland State Park welcomes new park manager, Dave Myers
MONTROSS, Va. — Westmoreland State Park is excited to welcome its new park manager, Dave Myers, who brings with him over two decades of experience stewarding parks and natural areas across the country—from the rolling grasslands of California to the alpine open spaces of Colorado and the deserts of Arizona. 
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June 16, 2025
Smith Mountain Lake State Park receives USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Award
Media: Click here to access photos and videos of Smith Mountain Lake State Park 
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June 11, 2025
Juneteenth celebrations to be held at Twin Lakes and Pocahontas state parks  
CHESTERFIELD and GREEN BAY, VA – Pocahontas and Twin Lakes state parks will host events in honor of Juneteenth between June 15 and 21 that highlight each park’s unique historical and cultural resources. 
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June 10, 2025
Virginia State Parks celebrate 89th anniversary
RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia State Parks will celebrate History and Culture Day on June 15, 2025, and each location will be hosting a special event in honor of the park system’s 89th anniversary. 
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Dave Neudeck
Communications and Marketing Director
804-786-5053, [email protected]

Kim Wells
Eastern State Parks PR & Marketing Specialist
804-217-1077, [email protected]

Starr Anderson
Western State Parks PR & Marketing Specialist
540-460-1540, [email protected]

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Mary Bishop
Web Manager
804-786-3334, [email protected]

 

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