Explore Your Parks

From the mountains to the sea, Virginia is blessed with many varied opportunities for outdoor recreation. Some are exciting, some are serene but they all have one thing in common: Enjoyment.

Virginia State Parks

Virginia State Parks opened in 1936 with six parks across the state. Now, 42 parks and still growing, there’s a state park within an hour’s drive of every resident in the state. 

National Parks

Since 1916, the National Park Service (NPS), has been entrusted with the care of our national parks, which see 318 million visitors per year.  NPS oversees more than 428 properties now; 63 are national parks, including Shenandoah National Park here in Virginia.

Breaks Interstate Park

Virginia and Kentucky come together at Breaks Interstate Park. This unique “partnership park” is often called the Grand Canyon of the South, and for good reason. The 4,600-acre setting features a 5-mile gorge more than 1,600 feet deep. It’s truly 

Local and Regional Parks

Local and regional parks serve a vital function in nearly every community across Virginia. They vary in size and amenities. When the family needs a little recreation, local parks are at-hand and ready to serve