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York River State Park

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Eleven miles west of Williamsburg, York River State Park offers visitors an opportunity to experience the environment of a coastal estuary. This park is known for its rare and delicate environment, where freshwater and saltwater meet to create a habitat rich in marine and plant life. The main focus of the park is to preserve a portion of York River frontage and its related marshes while providing an area for passive day-use recreation for visitors. York River State Park served as a role model for all of Virginia’s state parks in developing resource management plans. The park’s natural resources make it a significant place for environmental education at all levels.

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    York River State Park

    5526 Riverview Road
    Williamsburg, VA 23188

    Phone: (757)566-3036   |   Email   |   Official Website

  • Current Events

    03/10/12- 09/29/12

    Group Canoeing & Kayaking York River State Park Group Canoeing & Kayaking Presented by York River State Park at York River State Park March 10-September 29, 2012 Why limit your park experience to a mere walk when you and your group can explore the waters? York River State Park has a fleet of canoes and solo and tandem kayaks that can be rented from March thu September. Take these boats along the broad river shoreline, or explore the estuarine marsh along Taskinas Creek. Reserve a guided tour for your scout, church, or other group for as little as $4 to $8 per person. For more information and reservations, please call the park office at...

    02/05/12- 01/20/13

    Getting To Know Us Tour - 1st Sunday of the Month Getting To Know Us Tour - 1st Sunday of the Month Presented by York River State Park February 5, 2012-January 20, 2013 Are you new to the Williamsburg area? Perhaps you are looking for a location for a family or organization event. Take a guided tour of our day use area to see what our park has to offer. Picnic shelters, playgrounds, boating, and access to the York River shoreline are just a short drive from Virginia's Historic Triangle. This event is held the first Sunday of every month, except in April where it will be held on the 15th. This event will also be help in February 12, 2012.

  • Upcoming Events

    05/26/12	Sunset Paddle York River State Park Sunset Paddle Presented by York River State Park at York River State Park May 26, 2012 As the colors of sunset fall on the marsh, a variety of sounds can be heard from birds and other creatures. Enjoy the beauty of this special time on the water with a guided paddling trip. Please call for reservations.
    05/26/12- 02/29/12	Fossil Frenzy Hike York River State Park Fossil Frenzy Hike Presented by York River State Park at York River State Park May 26-February 29, 2012 Millions of years ago, our park was the floor of a pre-historic sea. Changes in the earth caused many sea creatures to become fossils along the shoreline. Take a guided hike to Fossil Beach and discover the many relics of that past era. You may even take a shell, bone, or tooth home with you. There is no cost for the hike. Please make a reservation
    05/26/12	River Seining York River State Park River Seining Presented by York River State Park at York River State Park May 26, 2012 Seine nets have been used for ages to catch fish and other creatures in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributary rivers. Our rangers will lead you in discovering the variety of aquatic life in the York River with seine and dip nets. We also provide waders upon request. This is a free program. Please call for reservations.
    06/02/12- 06/30/12	Pick Your Paddle York River State Park Pick Your Paddle Presented by York River State Park at York River State Park June 2-June 30, 2012 Explore the unique estuary system by canoe or kayak. Paddling is a great way to get close to the plants and creatures of the marsh. On Saturdays, explore the twists and turns of taskinas creek. Sundays we offer a trip along the river. Our ACA certified guides will share their knowledge of the nature and history of the region and answer questions you may have. Please call for reservations.
    06/02/12	National Trail Day York River State Park National Trail Day Presented by York River State Park at York River State Park June 2, 2012 Spend a full day in the outdoors. Start with a volunteer shoreline clean up or kid's fishing tournament. Hunt for fossils in the afternoon. End the day with an evening or moonlight paddle. The fishing tournament and fossil hike are free with parking. There are rental fees with the paddling programs. Please call for reservations.
    06/03/12- 06/24/12	Roaming Ranger York River State Park Roaming Ranger Presented by York River State Park at York River State Park June 3-June 24, 2012 You never know when a ranger will walk up to you in the park with a wild "critter"! You will learn fascinating facts about the animal and may be able to touch or even hold the "friend".
    06/09/12	National Get Outdoors Day York River State Park National Get Outdoors Day Presented by York River State Park at York River State Park June 9, 2012 Get outside and spend the day on the banks of the York River. Begin with a morning photography walk. Take an afternoon Hayride through History. Paddle Taskinas Creek in the evening. And end the trip with a guided night hike. Fees apply for the hayride and paddle trip. The photo walk and night hike are free with parking. Please call for reservations.
    06/16/12	Canoeing With The Stars York River State Park Canoeing With The Stars Presented by York River State Park at York River State Park June 16, 2012 Get away from the bright lights of the city and spend an evening with us looking at the night sky. For an added touch, we'll enjoy it from a canoe! Whether you're an expert on the stars and planets or a novice, you'll still enjoy this peaceful trip on the creek. One experienced canoeist per canoe required. Afterwards, enjoy seeing the stars up close with telescopes provided by the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy Club.
    06/16/12- 06/17/12	River Seine York River State Park River Seine Presented by York River State Park at York River State Park June 16-June 17, 2012 Explore the river just 30 feet from the shoreline where an incredible number of unbelievable creatures live! Identify animals you find while using a seine net.
    06/16/12- 05/07/12	Fossil Frenzy Hike York River State Park Fossil Frenzy Hike Presented by York River State Park at York River State Park June 16-May 7, 2012 Long before there was a York River State Park, or even a York River, 6,000 plus years ago, marine creatures swam here in a shallow sea. Early whales, porpoises, sharks, clams, scallops, and snails all left traces of their existence which we now find as fossils. Join us in discovering relics of these very old creatures as we hike to a fossil beach
    06/16/12	Stargazing York River State Park Stargazing Presented by York River State Park at York River State Park June 16, 2012 Join the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy Stargazers for a night of wonder and discovery. Away from the city lights, the broad cliffs above the York River are perfect for observing constelations, planets, and other features in the night sky. There is no fee for this program.
    06/17/12	Father's Day Surf & Turf York River State Park Father's Day Surf & Turf Presented by York River State Park at York River State Park June 17, 2012 Treat dad to a day on the water and fossil hunting on the same program. This ranger guided program takes our guest to Fossil beach to search for relics of the prehistoric era. Dad paddles for free with paid guest.

• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    03/10/12- 09/29/12

    Group Canoeing & Kayaking York River State Park Group Canoeing & Kayaking Presented by York River State Park at York River State Park March 10-September 29, 2012 Why limit your park experience to a mere walk when you and your group can explore the waters? York River State Park has a fleet of canoes and solo and tandem kayaks that can be rented from March thu September. Take these boats along the broad river shoreline, or explore the estuarine marsh along Taskinas Creek. Reserve a guided tour for your scout, church, or other group for as little as $4 to $8 per person. For more information and reservations, please call the park office at...

    02/05/12- 01/20/13

    Getting To Know Us Tour - 1st Sunday of the Month Getting To Know Us Tour - 1st Sunday of the Month Presented by York River State Park February 5, 2012-January 20, 2013 Are you new to the Williamsburg area? Perhaps you are looking for a location for a family or organization event. Take a guided tour of our day use area to see what our park has to offer. Picnic shelters, playgrounds, boating, and access to the York River shoreline are just a short drive from Virginia's Historic Triangle. This event is held the first Sunday of every month, except in April where it will be held on the 15th. This event will also be help in February 12, 2012.

  • Upcoming Events

    05/26/12	Sunset Paddle York River State Park Sunset Paddle Presented by York River State Park at York River State Park May 26, 2012 As the colors of sunset fall on the marsh, a variety of sounds can be heard from birds and other creatures. Enjoy the beauty of this special time on the water with a guided paddling trip. Please call for reservations.
    05/26/12- 02/29/12	Fossil Frenzy Hike York River State Park Fossil Frenzy Hike Presented by York River State Park at York River State Park May 26-February 29, 2012 Millions of years ago, our park was the floor of a pre-historic sea. Changes in the earth caused many sea creatures to become fossils along the shoreline. Take a guided hike to Fossil Beach and discover the many relics of that past era. You may even take a shell, bone, or tooth home with you. There is no cost for the hike. Please make a reservation
    05/26/12	River Seining York River State Park River Seining Presented by York River State Park at York River State Park May 26, 2012 Seine nets have been used for ages to catch fish and other creatures in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributary rivers. Our rangers will lead you in discovering the variety of aquatic life in the York River with seine and dip nets. We also provide waders upon request. This is a free program. Please call for reservations.
    06/02/12- 06/30/12	Pick Your Paddle York River State Park Pick Your Paddle Presented by York River State Park at York River State Park June 2-June 30, 2012 Explore the unique estuary system by canoe or kayak. Paddling is a great way to get close to the plants and creatures of the marsh. On Saturdays, explore the twists and turns of taskinas creek. Sundays we offer a trip along the river. Our ACA certified guides will share their knowledge of the nature and history of the region and answer questions you may have. Please call for reservations.
    06/02/12	National Trail Day York River State Park National Trail Day Presented by York River State Park at York River State Park June 2, 2012 Spend a full day in the outdoors. Start with a volunteer shoreline clean up or kid's fishing tournament. Hunt for fossils in the afternoon. End the day with an evening or moonlight paddle. The fishing tournament and fossil hike are free with parking. There are rental fees with the paddling programs. Please call for reservations.
    06/03/12- 06/24/12	Roaming Ranger York River State Park Roaming Ranger Presented by York River State Park at York River State Park June 3-June 24, 2012 You never know when a ranger will walk up to you in the park with a wild "critter"! You will learn fascinating facts about the animal and may be able to touch or even hold the "friend".
    06/09/12	National Get Outdoors Day York River State Park National Get Outdoors Day Presented by York River State Park at York River State Park June 9, 2012 Get outside and spend the day on the banks of the York River. Begin with a morning photography walk. Take an afternoon Hayride through History. Paddle Taskinas Creek in the evening. And end the trip with a guided night hike. Fees apply for the hayride and paddle trip. The photo walk and night hike are free with parking. Please call for reservations.
    06/16/12	Canoeing With The Stars York River State Park Canoeing With The Stars Presented by York River State Park at York River State Park June 16, 2012 Get away from the bright lights of the city and spend an evening with us looking at the night sky. For an added touch, we'll enjoy it from a canoe! Whether you're an expert on the stars and planets or a novice, you'll still enjoy this peaceful trip on the creek. One experienced canoeist per canoe required. Afterwards, enjoy seeing the stars up close with telescopes provided by the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy Club.
    06/16/12- 06/17/12	River Seine York River State Park River Seine Presented by York River State Park at York River State Park June 16-June 17, 2012 Explore the river just 30 feet from the shoreline where an incredible number of unbelievable creatures live! Identify animals you find while using a seine net.
    06/16/12- 05/07/12	Fossil Frenzy Hike York River State Park Fossil Frenzy Hike Presented by York River State Park at York River State Park June 16-May 7, 2012 Long before there was a York River State Park, or even a York River, 6,000 plus years ago, marine creatures swam here in a shallow sea. Early whales, porpoises, sharks, clams, scallops, and snails all left traces of their existence which we now find as fossils. Join us in discovering relics of these very old creatures as we hike to a fossil beach
    06/16/12	Stargazing York River State Park Stargazing Presented by York River State Park at York River State Park June 16, 2012 Join the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy Stargazers for a night of wonder and discovery. Away from the city lights, the broad cliffs above the York River are perfect for observing constelations, planets, and other features in the night sky. There is no fee for this program.
    06/17/12	Father's Day Surf & Turf York River State Park Father's Day Surf & Turf Presented by York River State Park at York River State Park June 17, 2012 Treat dad to a day on the water and fossil hunting on the same program. This ranger guided program takes our guest to Fossil beach to search for relics of the prehistoric era. Dad paddles for free with paid guest.

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    06/16/12- 05/07/12	Fossil Frenzy Hike York River State Park
    05/26/12- 02/29/12	Fossil Frenzy Hike York River State Park
    05/19/12	Kid's Day In The Park York River State Park
    05/19/12- 02/29/12	Canoeing With The Stars York River State Park
    05/19/12	Stargazing York River State Park
    05/13/12	Mother's Day Surf & Turf York River State Park
    05/12/12	Photo Walk York River State Park
    05/06/12- 02/28/12	Getting To Know Us Tour York River State Park
    05/05/12- 05/06/12	Pick Your Paddle York River State Park
    05/05/12	Mysterious Moonlight Canoe Tour York River State Park
    04/28/12- 02/20/12	Photography Walk York River State Park
    04/22/12	Earth Day Fossil Frenzy Hike York River State Park
    04/15/12- 04/22/12	Getting To Know Us Tour York River State Park
    04/14/12	Stewardship Virginia
    04/07/12- 02/20/12	Spring Break Pick Your Paddle York River State Park
    04/03/12- 04/11/12	Spring Break Fossil Frenzy Hike York River State Park
    03/31/12	Osprey Watch Photo Walk
    03/24/12	Canoe & Kayak Kick-Off/Burning of the Socks
    03/24/12	Stargazing York River State Park
    03/17/12	Backpacking 101
    02/17/12- 02/20/12	Great Backyard Bird Count
    01/28/12	Photo Walk For Waterfowl
    01/14/12- 01/28/12	Eastern Virginia Mountain Bike Association Saturday Rides at York River State Park
    01/14/12- 01/22/12	Getting To Know Us
    01/01/12	The Resolution Starts Now
    12/10/11	Photography Walk: Sunrise & Waterfowl on the York River
    10/22/11	York River Images Photography Show
    10/20/11- 10/29/11	Ghost Trails Hayride
    10/01/11	Photo Walk
    09/24/11	Stargazing
    09/23/11- 09/24/11	Canoeing With The Stars
    09/03/11	Fossil Frenzy Hike
    09/03/11	Kid's Fishing Fanatic Tournament
    09/03/11- 10/15/11	Pick Your Paddle (Creek)
    08/20/11	Wild Workshop: Outdoor Photography for Beginners
    08/20/11	Fossil Frenzy Hike

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