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
Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park
- 10708 Bristow Road
Two important Civil War Battles were fought on this "hallowed ground." The Battle of Kettle Run was fought on August…
Bull Run Mountains Conservancy
- 17405 Beverley Mill Drive
Bull Run Mountains Conservancy, Inc. (BRMC) is an independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1994 to…
Bull Run Mountains Natural Area Preserve
- 17502 Beverly Mill Drive
The Bull Run Mountains are the easternmost mountains in Virginia. The Virginia Outdoors Foundation’s Bull Run Mountains…
Chopawamsic Backcountry Camp Sites
- 18100 Park Headquarters Road
Chopawamsic (chop-ah-wahm-zik) Backcountry Area, which means by the small "divided streams" or "river flats" in…
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…
George Hellwig Memorial Park
- 14420 Bristow Road
George Hellwig Memorial Park provides a family-friendly environment for visitors of all ages and recreational…
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…
Manassas National Battlefield Park
- 6511 Sudley Road
Open Daily, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving and December 25 Begin your visit to the Park at the Henry Hill…
Merrimac Farm Wildlife Management Area
- 15020 Deepwood Lane
Merrimac Farm is a 302-acre Wildlife Management Area located in Nokesville, Virginia. Merrimac Farm includes more than…
Neabsco Creek Boardwalk
- 15125 Blackburn Road
THE NEABSCO CREEK BOARDWALK is a ¾-mile boardwalk that traverses Neabsco Creek, allowing hikers access to wetlands…
Prince William Forest Park
- 18170 Park Entrance Road
Prince William Forest Park protects the largest piedmont forest in the national park system and the largest green space…
Prince William Forest RV Campground
- 16058 Dumfries Road
The Prince William Forest RV Campground is a concessionaire-operated campground with full hook-ups. The campground…
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…
Semper Fidelis Memorial Park
- 1775 Semper Fidelis Way
Located on the grounds of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Semper Fidelis Memorial Park is a great place to go…
Silver Lake Regional Park
- 16198 Silver Lake Road
Silver Lake Regional Park features a 23-acre lake is fed by the Little Bull Run, is a fisherman’s delight with bluegill…
Turkey Run Ridge Group Campground
- 18100 Headquarters Road
Turkey Run Ridge Group Campground(tents only) is a 9-site campground with bathrooms (no showers), grills and picnic…
Veterans Memorial Park
- 14300 Veterans Drive
Outdoor Olympic size pool with water slides and diving boards. Outdoor tennis, pickleball and basketball courts. Sand…