Looking for an opportunity to get outside and celebrate the beginning of the New Year? Enjoy a refreshing and rejuvenating First Day Hike with friends and family at six Prince William, VA parks and nature preserves. Explore historic battlefields, state parks, or scenic wetlands on your own or with a guided tour led by knowledgeable park staff and volunteers. 

 

Guided First Day Hikes:

Self - Guided First Day Hikes:

Must-See Parks

Conway Robinson State Forest

  • Rt 29 adjacent to Manassas National Battlefield Park

The Conway Robinson State Forest is “an urban oasis” – a beautiful forest in the midst of the most developed…

Dove's Landing

  • 9113 Doves Lane

Dove’s Landing Park, a 235-acre forest with one mile of frontage along the Occoquan River, upstream from Lake Jackson…

Leesylvania State Park

  • 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Drive

The birthplace of "Light Horse" Harry Lee, father of Civil War General Robet E. Lee, this 500-acre state park on the…

Leopold's Preserve

  • 16290 Thoroughfare Road

Located in western Prince William County, VA, Leopold's Preserve has become a respite for local residents and weary…

Locust Shade Park

  • 4701 Locust Shade Drive

400 beautiful acres feature batting cages, miniature golf, a driving range, playgrounds, tennis courts, hiking trails…

Mamie Davis Park

  • 205 Mill Street

Named in honor of the late, long-time resident and town official, Mamie Davis Park is located at the intersection of…

River Mill Park

  • 458 Mill Street

River Mill Park is a one-acre park along the Occoquan River with a public restroom, event pavilion, open space, and…