York River State Park – March Events!
York River State Park – March 2025
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. This park has great events below, dock for canoes and kayaks, fishing, horse trails, hiking trails and some challenging mountain bike trails too! York River State Park is located at 9801 York River Park Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188. For daily updates on the park check www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/york-river.
Roaming Ranger
March 7, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.
Fossil Frenzy Hike
March 8, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
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.
Dabble in Discovery
March 8, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.
Roaming Ranger
March 10, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.
Roaming Ranger
March 14, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.
River Raptors Walk
March 15, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Come and discover the majestic aerial hunters and their habitats. Bald eagles, red shouldered and red tailed hawks make their home here year round. Osprey return to the area to feed and breed. We may find other birds of prey as well as we hike through the woods and into the marshes.
Dabble in Discovery
March 15, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.
Roaming Ranger
March 17, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.
Roaming Ranger
March 21, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.
Fossil Frenzy Hike
March 22, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.
Dabble in Discovery
March 22, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.
Roaming Ranger
March 24, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.
Fossil Frenzy Hike
March 28, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
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.
Roaming Ranger
March 28, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.
Stream to Sea Stroll
March 29, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Take a walk and discover life in four different aquatic ecosystems. We will hike to a small woodland and marsh stream, freshwater pond, and brackish/saltwater river. With nets, we will capture and identify different crustaceans, fish, and take note of plant life.
Dabble in Discovery
March 29, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.
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.
Check program schedules online. Reservations are required, events will have a limited number of participants.
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
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