(434) 933-4355
751 Park RoadGladstone, VA 24553
Latitude: 37.623271
Longitude: -78.809896
Programs are offered Thursday through Sunday from Memorial Day through Labor Day and on some weekends during spring and fall. They include hikes, campfire programs, canoe floats, wagon rides, children’s programs, crafts and more. The park also hosts educational programs during the school year, and outreach programs are available to schools in Amherst, Appomattox, Buckingham, Nelson and Prince Edward counties. The park can accommodate special requests with prior arrangements; call (434) 933-4395.
Amphitheater
A simple, natural open air amphitheater exists just off of the main park road. It is simply a hillside that naturally amplifies sound and where people can sit with blankets or on some of the picnic tables scattered around. It overlooks some of the great hilly scenery and farmland that typifies this area. Restrooms are located nearby as is a small monument commemorating this parks establishment in 1999.
- Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park (434) 933-4355
- Fee: Park Fees
- Location:37° 37.7400 -78° 48.8066
Visitor Center
While a new visitor center is under construction in what will soon be the expanded contact station, the visitor station is currently located in a small trailer near the horse group camping area and Nature Center. It and its friendly, helpful staff offers information about the trails, and park. It also doubles as a small gift shop.
- Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park (434) 933-4355
- Fee: Park Fees
- Location:37° 37.3849 -78° 48.6150
Nature Center
A trailer that is situated behind the Visitor Center trailer temporarily serves as the Nature Center. Here there are both displays and live animals in aquariums/terrariums that teach visitors about some of the local wildlife that they may see. Visitors should make sure they can identify the copperhead, rattlesnake, and deer tick as they might encounter these animals while on the trail.
- Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park (434) 933-4355
- Fee: Park Fees
- Location:37° 37.3849 -78° 48.6150