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Dendron Swamp Natural Area Preserve is a 636-acre (257 ha) Natural Area Preserve in Sussex County, Virginia, USA. Located along the Blackwater River, the preserve supports a bald cypress and tupelo swamp. Canopy trees over 98 feet (30 m) tall line the river for two miles (3.2 km) and the swamp shows only occasional signs of logging.
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. Agency overview. Jurisdiction. Government of Virginia. Headquarters. 600 East Main Street, 24th Floor, Richmond, Virginia 23219. 37°32′24″N 77°26′20″W / 37.54003°N 77.43899°W / 37.54003; -77.43899. Minister responsible.
Virginia opened its entire state park system on 15 June 1936 as a six-park system. The six original state parks were Seashore State Park (now First Landing State Park), Westmoreland State Park, Staunton River State Park, Douthat State Park, Fairy Stone State Park, and Hungry Mother State Park. The park system now oversees 43 parks. [1] Contents.
The Prince William County Department of Parks & Recreation over operates 50 Parks, 2 Water Parks, 2 Fitness & Aquatic Recreation Centers (Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center and Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center), 2 Community Centers, 6 Sports Complexes, 2 Skate Parks, 1 Dog Park, 2 18-Hole Golf Courses & Mini Golf, Outdoor community pools, Marina Facilities & Fishing, Tennis, Racquetball ...
Westmoreland State Park lies within Westmoreland County, Virginia. The park extends about one and a half miles along the Potomac River and covers 1,321 acres. The Horsehead Cliffs provide visitors with a panoramic view of the Potomac River, and lower levels feature fossils and beach access. The park offers hiking, camping, cabins, fishing ...
1,619 acres (6.55 km 2) Established. 1994. (1994) Governing body. Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. Shenandoah River Raymond R. "Andy" Guest Jr. State Park, known generally as Shenandoah River State Park, is a state park near the town of Bentonville, Virginia, United States. The park was established in 1994, and covers 1,619 ...
Lawsuit alleges sexual abuse by Wyckoff recreation director in early 1980s. Gannett. Kaitlyn Kanzler, NorthJersey.com. August 27, 2024 at 4:18 AM. A former Wyckoff resident is accusing the ...
The Fairfax County Park Authority is the department of the Fairfax County, Virginia government responsible for developing and maintaining the various parks, historical sites, and recreational areas owned or administered by Fairfax County. Figures published as of 2003 indicate that the Park Authority manages over 22,617 acres (92 km 2) of parkland.