Beach Clean Up

Location of Chippokes State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Visitor Center
Main Park Address: Chippokes State Park, 695 Chippokes Park Rd., Surry, VA 23883.

When

Aug. 30, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Volunteer and help Chippokes staff keep the shorelines clean and safe this National Beach Day!

Meet at the Visitor Center for instructions and supplies (gloves, available trash grabbers, trash bags. etc.). A Ranger will be out on the beach leading our efforts. Be sure to collect as much trash as you can. Volunteers of all ages are welcome and encouraged to participate!

Volunteers with bags of collected trash on James River shoreline.

Volunteer at Virginia State Parks

Volunteering with Virginia State Parks is a fun way to support our natural spaces, enjoy the outdoors, and connect with your community. With 44 parks, opportunities range from trail work and removing invasive plants to identifying wildlife or sharing park history. Volunteers are essential to keeping parks thriving, and everyone is welcome. As you log more hours, you earn loyalty points that can be redeemed for discounts on annual passes, camping, and cabin stays.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-294-3728
Email Address: Chippokes@dcr.virginia.gov