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Visit a Gateway > York River State Park
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| - Williamsburg, VA |
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Freshwater and saltwater fishing are available at several areas in the park (valid Virginia freshwater and/or saltwater fishing licenses are required). Boating: rental boats are available April through October for use on a freshwater pond; guided canoe trips and rental canoes are also available; motor boats are allowed only on the York River. Bicycling rentals available April through October.
Interpretive programs: pontoon boat tours; Native American programs; canoe trips on Taskinas Creek; Junior Rangers/Nature Explorers; Pre-school Prowlers; fossil hikes; nature hikes/games; wildlife observations; marine life; night canoe trips; ghost night hikes; seine netting and estuarine life studies; fishing clinics; children’s programs; beach activities; hay rides and campfire programs; various workshops. |
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Facilities: |
Visitor Center: Visitors to York River can learn more about the value of the coastal estuary to the environment and about the area’s historical significance by touring this facility. Activities in the center focus on the history, use and preservation of the York River and its marshes. A small wet lab, resource library and variety of equipment and animals are available for use by school groups for environmental education activities. |
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| Size: |
2,505 acres |
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| Accessibility: |
Paved path along native plant arboretum leads to canoe dock.
ADA restrooms in day use area. Boat launch restrooms are ADA accessible. One-half mile, self-interpreted, paved path around day use area.
Three-fourths mile (one way), primitive, backwoods, ADA trail. (Depending on ability, assistance may be required.)
Amphitheater is handicapped accessible.
Visitor center.
Wet lab with live exhibits (in season) Paved path leads to picnic shelters 1 and 2. |
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