Park Programs
PARKS, RECREATION & TOURISM
Beaverdam has something for everyone with its 635 acre lake and acres of natural splendor. The park is open seven days a week, and is located in the central part of the county. Main Entrance: 8687 Roaring Springs Road Second Entrance: 9537 Fary’s Mill Road
PARK OFFERINGS & RENTALS * Whitcomb Lodge (enclosed 70 person capacity) * Smith & Beaverdam shelters (35 person capacity) * Picnic areas (open areas w/seating for 12) * Freshwater lake fishing & accessible kayak launch * Full trail experience is over 20 miles! For park hours, information or reservations, please call 804-693-2107 or visit www.gloucesterva.gov/Beaverdam
GLOUCESTER PARKS, RECREATION & TOURISM
***UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE, DEADLINE IS 1 WEEK PRIOR TO START DATE***
BEAVERDAM WINTER CAMP December 21, 22, 23 | 9 am - 1 pm | $25 | Whitcomb Lodge Bundle up and join us for three fun-filled days of winter adventure at Beaverdam Park! Each day will bring a new themed hike where campers can explore the trails, discover nature, and enjoy the beauty of the winter season. We will also play games, make crafts, and enjoy hot cocoa. Choose to join us for one day, two days, or all three! Each day offers a new opportunity to get outside, make new friends, and create winter memories. Come ready to explore, play, create, and enjoy the great outdoors! Ages 6- 10. — Deadline 12/7. HOOT & HOWL INTO 2027- 1 Day Night Hike st January 1 | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Beaverdam Park 16 & Up $15 (Includes sticker) 15 & Under FREE Kick off the new year with an unforgettable experience at Beaverdam Park during Hoot & Howl Into 2027! Join us for a unique nighttime 5K where you’ll run or walk under the stars and celebrate alongside the park’s nocturnal wildlife. As you make your way through the trails, keep an eye — and ear — out for owls and other creatures that call Beaverdam home. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind way to welcome 2027— Deadline 12/11.
PARK PROGRAMS
SANTA'S SECRET REINDEER HIKE December 1-31 | FREE | Self-Guided | Beaverdam Park Bundle up and join us for a holiday puzzle hike! Santa’s reindeer have explored the park and left behind a top- secret coded message. Whether you are hitting the trail solo, with friends, or the whole family, can you crack the code? Stop by the trailhead to grab your reindeer decoder sheet, then head out onto the Nature Trail. Keep your eyes peeled for eight hidden reindeer tucked among the trees. Each reindeer holds a unique holiday symbol that unlocks a missing letter of the puzzle. Find all the signs, decode the symbols, and reveal the secret word! Once you solve the puzzle, stop by our photo op and capture a snapshot of your winter adventure! WOODLAND MATCH MAKER HIKE February 1-14 | FREE | Self-Guided | Beaverdam Park Celebrate Valentine's Day with a sweet nature adventure for all ages! Beaverdam Park is full of beautiful animal pairs, and they have left behind a secret coded message along the path. Stop by the trailhead to grab your decoder sheet, then head out onto the Nature Trail. As you explore the path, scan the trees to find nine hidden animal pair signs featuring local wildlife. Each couple unlocks a missing letter of the puzzle. Find all the pairs, decode the symbols, and reveal the secret phrase!
THE FULL HIKE 3rd Saturday | $5 | 10 am| Ranger Station | Registration Closes One Week Before For ages 16 and older. Beaverdam has beautiful trails where you can enjoy the flora and fauna of Gloucester. The Multi-use Trail runs from the park’s main entrance to the Fary’s Mill Road entrance. We will shuttle you to FMR and drop you off at the trail so that you can hike, self- guided, the approximately 9 mile hike. Hike is roughly 3 hours (at a 4 miles/hour pace). Take your time, take it all in, just be back to the Main Entrance by park closing time and check out at the Ranger Station. Dress for the weather and in sturdy shoes (no open toe, open back, slides or flip flops). Bring water, snacks/food and binoculars and camera if you like. The following Sunday will be the rain date. Please arrive at the Ranger Station at 9:45 am. Dates: December 19 ONLY
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