The park is open from 8 a.m. to dusk. The park visitor center, office, and gift shop are open from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily.
All trails are open; please maintain social distance on the trails.
What’s in the Water – September 25, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Have you ever wondered what sort of fish and other creatures live in the York River’s brackish waters? Visit the friendly neighborhood park ranger with the aquariums and see the Friday catch of the day.`
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-566-3036
Email Address: YorkRiver@dcr.virginia.gov
BioBlitz – September 26, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.– Come and join the Virginia Academy of Science to survey the biodiversity in every part of the Commonwealth. This is a virtual event to promote exploration, discovery, citizen science, and conservation. Conduct your own self guided study at the park during regular hours. Guests participating in the ranger-guided Marsh March will be counting creatures in the wetlands. For more information about the BioBlitz, visit the official website, https://sites.google.com/view/virginiabioblitz.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-566-3036
Email Address: YorkRiver@dcr.virginia.gov
Fossil Frenzy – September 26, 2020. 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 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. This program is limited to no more than 10 guests. Reservations must be made in advance.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-566-3036
Email Address: YorkRiver@dcr.virginia.gov
Marsh March – September 26, 2020. 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Get ready to get dirty on a quick walk into an estuarine marsh. We will discover the different plants and creatures that live there. See why this ecosystem is so important to the Chesapeake Bay and it’s rivers. Wear clothing that you don’t mind getting muddy. Please make reservations. No more than 10 guests are permitted to participate on this program.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-566-3036
Email Address: YorkRiver@dcr.virginia.gov
What’s in the Water – October 2, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Have you ever wondered what sort of fish and other creatures live in the York River’s brackish waters? Visit the friendly neighborhood park ranger with the aquariums and see the Friday catch of the day.`
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-566-3036
Email Address: YorkRiver@dcr.virginia.gov
What’s in the Water – October 16, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Have you ever wondered what sort of fish and other creatures live in the York River’s brackish waters? Visit the friendly neighborhood park ranger with the aquariums and see the Friday catch of the day.`
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-566-3036
Email Address: YorkRiver@dcr.virginia.gov
What’s in the Water – October 23, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Have you ever wondered what sort of fish and other creatures live in the York River’s brackish waters? Visit the friendly neighborhood park ranger with the aquariums and see the Friday catch of the day.`
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-566-3036
Email Address: YorkRiver@dcr.virginia.gov
What’s in the Water – October 30, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Have you ever wondered what sort of fish and other creatures live in the York River’s brackish waters? Visit the friendly neighborhood park ranger with the aquariums and see the Friday catch of the day.`
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-566-3036
Email Address: YorkRiver@dcr.virginia.gov
The park is known for its rare and delicate estuarine environment, where freshwater and saltwater meet to create a rich habitat for marine and plant life. It is on the York River and is designated as a Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Programs, activities and visitor center displays focus on the history, use, wildlife and preservation of the York River and its marshes. More than 30 miles of hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails allow visitors to explore the marsh, river shoreline and forests.
Events and programs are limited to weekends – check program schedules online. Reservations are required, events will have a limited number of participants.
Boat rentals, guided paddling programs, and kids summer camps will NOT be offered for the 2020 season.
York River State Park
9801 York River Park Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: 757-566-3036 Email Address: YorkRiver@dcr.virginia.gov
Web Site: http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/york-river
