Parks in Virginia
Explore 38 parks and public lands with richer details on amenities, trail access, and park types.
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Virginia
On April 9, 1865, the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia in the McLean House in the village of Appomat…
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Virginia
On April 9, 1865, the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia in the McLean House in the village of Appomat…
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
Virginia
Arlington House is the nation’s memorial to Robert E. Lee. It honors him for specific reasons, including his r…
Booker T Washington National Monument
Virginia
Booker T. Washington was born a slave in April 1856 on the 207-acre farm of James Burroughs. After the Civil W…
Booker T Washington National Monument
Virginia
Booker T. Washington was born a slave in April 1856 on the 207-acre farm of James Burroughs. After the Civil W…
Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Virginia
English colonists first landed here in April 1607, erected a wooden cross and gave thanks for a successful cro…
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
Virginia
People first arrived in the Chesapeake Bay during the last ice age. As glaciers melted, diverse societies lear…
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
Virginia
The Shenandoah Valley invites you to learn about its rich heritage, from Native Americans who first shaped the…
Clara Barton National Historic Site
Virginia
Clara Barton dedicated her life and energies to help others in times of need - both home and abroad, in peacet…
Colonial National Historical Park
Virginia
On May 13, 1607, Jamestown was established as the first permanent English settlement in North America. Three c…
Fort Monroe National Monument
Virginia
Fort Monroe National Monument has a diverse history spanning the American story from American Indian presence,…
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
Virginia
Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, and Spotsylvania, this is America's battleground, where the Civi…
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
Virginia
George Washington and Jefferson National Forests
Virginia
One of the largest areas of public land in the eastern United States, the combined George Washington and Jeffe…
George Washington Birthplace National Monument
Virginia
George Washington Birthplace National Monument is located in the Northern Neck of Virginia. It encompasses 550…
George Washington Memorial Parkway
Virginia
The George Washington Memorial Parkway was designed for recreational driving. It links sites that commemorate …
Great Falls Park
Virginia
At Great Falls, the Potomac River builds up speed and force as it falls over a series of steep, jagged rocks a…
Green Springs
Virginia
Green Springs National Historic Landmark District in Virginia’s Piedmont encompasses over 14,000 acres. Its la…
Green Springs
Virginia
Green Springs National Historic Landmark District in Virginia’s Piedmont encompasses over 14,000 acres. Its la…
Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Virginia
Walk in the steps of Captain John Smith and Pocahontas where a successful English colonization of North Americ…
James River National Wildlife Refuge
Virginia
James River National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1991 to conserve fish and wildlife which are listed as…
John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir
Virginia
John H. Kerr Dam & Reservoir, also known as Buggs Island Lake, is a 50,000-acre lake extending 39 miles up the…
LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac
Virginia
From this distance the seat of national power appears pristine across the river, so President Johnson came her…
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
Virginia
Maggie Lena Walker devoted her life to civil rights advancement, economic empowerment, and educational opportu…