May Programs at Mason Neck State Park

As the weather warms up, there are lots of things to do here at Mason Neck State Park. Of course you can continue to explore nature in the park on your own, searching for newly-arrived warblers and admiring the colorful wildflowers. But if you’d like to do something extra special, you can also participate in one of our guided programs on the weekends. Here is our schedule for the month of May. All of the programs listed below are free once you’ve paid the $4/car parking fee. No advance reservations are necessary for these programs, just come on out and explore! Mason Neck State Park opens at 8:00 am and closes at dusk, which is currently 8:30 pm. We’re located in northern Virginia and have outdoor activities for everybody.

SATURDAYS

11:00 am-12:00 noon The Wonders of Nature
Come step into the changing world of nature. Soaring eagles, sunbathing turtles and many other creatures may be seen as we hike the one mile loop of the Bay View Trail. We’ll watch Juvenile bald eagle soaring overhead

SUNDAYS

11:00 am-12:00 noon Birding By The Bay
Take a one-mile hike with us and look for songbirds, waterfowl and of course the bald eagle. Fee: FREE. Meeting location: Bay View Trail head.

Use our binoculars and spotting scope to look for bald eagles, osprey and red-tailed hawks. We’ll admire these magnificent raptors as they soar over Belmont Bay, and discover their fascinating lives. Fee: FREE. Meeting location: behind Park Office (follow the construction fence around to your left).

If you have any questions about these programs, or need additional information, please call Mason Neck StatePark’s Visitor Center at 703-339-2380 or email [email protected].

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