National Public Lands Day - Trail Work

Location of Pocahontas State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: CCC Field
Main Park Address: Pocahontas State Park, 10301 State Park Rd., Chesterfield, VA 23832.

When

Sept. 26, 2026. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Celebrate National Public Lands Day by giving back to your park! Join us as we maintain hiking, biking, and multi-use trails. This is a great opportunity to support your local park, enjoy the outdoors, and make a lasting impact on our trail system.

Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather. Bringing water, sunscreen, and work gloves is recommended. Tools and guidance will be provided. Please reserve your spot by emailing: max.forrest@dcr.virginia.gov.

We hope to see you there!

About National Public Lands Day

Virginia State Parks celebrates National Public Lands Day each September by inviting volunteers and visitors to take part in the largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands in the country. Join in preserving and enhancing the natural beauty of the state’s public lands through a variety of hands-on activities, including trail maintenance, tree plantings, invasive species removal, litter clean-ups and educational programs on the importance of conservation. Parking fees are waived at most Virginia State Parks for National Public Lands Day (excludes Grayson Highlands and the admission fee at Natural Bridge and Southwest Virginia Museum).

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: Yes.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-796-4255
Email Address: Pocahontas@dcr.virginia.gov