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State parks of Virginia — operated by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. Pages in category "State parks of Virginia" The following 49 pages are in this category, out of 49 total.
The Virginia State Commission of Conservation and Development was created in 1926 under Governor Harry F. Byrd to consolidate and coordinate several conservation agencies: the Water Power and Development Commission, the State Geological Commission, the State Geological Survey, Office of the State Geologist, Office of the State Forester, and the Division of Parks.
The authority officially classifies parks in its system as local parks, district parks, countywide parks or resource-based parks. Additionally, the authority uses the classification of regional parks for those parks and facilities administered by the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority .
Delaplane, Virginia This 1,860-acre state park has panoramic views and woodlands, access to the Appalachian Trail, and a historic farm. It's a popular spot for hiking, fishing, camping, and biking.
Westmoreland State Park, the sixth of Virginia's six original state parks, opened in June 1936 after the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) constructed trails and amenities. Although some of the formerly unemployed workers were recruited in Virginia, most came from Pennsylvania and the Fort Dix, New Jersey recruiting office.
Virginia Beach: 3,844 acres (15.56 km 2) 1968 Open First Landing State Park: Virginia Beach: 2,888 acres (11.69 km 2) 1936 Open Originally Seashore State Park [1] Grayson Highlands State Park: Mouth of Wilson: 4,502 acres (18.22 km 2) 1965 Open High Bridge Trail State Park: Farmville: 1,236 acres (5.00 km 2) 2006 Open Holliday Lake State Park