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The FOW is a non-profit citizen organization founded to provide support, advocacy, & volunteer resources for Westmoreland State Park.

The FOW help with trail maintenance, beautification, fundraising, event coordination, naturalism, & public education.

09/18/2026

Reminder......
The Last "Music on the Cliffs" program will be held this Saturday at Westmoreland State Park's Visitor's Center on September 19th at 6 PM.
Our band will be "Hard to Tell" and the kayak will be given away at the end of the evening. Tickets for the kayak raffle will be sold during the concert. The price is $5 each or 5 for $20.
The concert is free, there is an admittance fee to enter the park.
See you there!

06/25/2026

Join us at the Westmoreland State Park Foundation Celebration on Saturday, June 27, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Come hungry. Bring your friends. And enjoy delicious food and drinks from some of the Northern Neck's favorite local vendors:

🔥 Doveshack's Smoked BBQ
🥪 Aimee's Sandwich
🍧 Hula Hut
🍺 Northern Neck Brewing Co.

Whether you're craving slow-smoked barbecue, a fresh sandwich, a refreshing Hawaiian shaved ice, or a locally brewed craft b**r, there's something for everyone!

Admission to the celebration is FREE, so bring your family, invite your friends, and spend the day celebrating 90 years of Westmoreland State Park and America's 250th Anniversary with great food, history, and community.

We'll see you on the cliffs!

06/20/2026

🎶 Tonight's the Night! 🎶

Music on the Cliff is back at Westmoreland State Park, and we can't think of a better way to spend a summer evening than listening to live music overlooking the beautiful Potomac River. Performing tonight are Sally & Brian!

📍 Visitor Center Lawn
🕕 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📅 Tonight, June 20

Bring your lawn chair or blanket, your favorite beverage, and your family and friends for an unforgettable evening of live music, stunning river views, and summer memories. While you're here, grab dinner or a snack from a local food truck and enjoy one of the best sunset spots in Virginia.

🎵 The concert is FREE to attend. Standard park admission fees apply. 🎵

This beloved summer concert series is made possible by the Friends of Westmoreland State Park. Be sure to purchase a raffle ticket for your chance to win a kayak, with the winner announced during the final concert of the season!

We can't wait to see you on the cliffs tonight! 🌅🎶🛶

📍 Westmoreland State Park
145 Cliff Road, Montross, VA 22520

06/03/2026

🌞 June is here, and so is a month full of opportunities to explore, learn, and connect at Westmoreland State Park!

We're especially excited for two big highlights this month:

🎶 The return of our Music on the Cliff summer concert series, kicking off June 20 with Sally & Brian.

🎉 Our Foundation Celebration on June 27 as we celebrate America's 250th Anniversary and 90 years of Westmoreland State Park with vendors, demonstrations, food, activities, and community fun.

Take a look at the June Event Schedule below and start planning your next park adventure. We can't wait to spend part of the summer with you!

Alt text in the comments.

🌿🎶☀️

05/06/2026

A huge thanks to our volunteers who came out this past Saturday to help our park remove ~430 lbs of trash for Clean the Bay Day! 💙

Every piece of trash picked up makes a difference for wildlife 🐦, water quality 💧, and the beauty of our shoreline 🌊. Your efforts truly matter—thank you for giving back!

We are so grateful to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation(CBF) for choosing our park as one of their Clean the Bay Day sites! 💙🌊 Be sure to check out their website to learn more about the important work they do year-round:
https://www.cbf.org/

Saturday wasn’t only about cleaning up our shoreline, it was about giving back to our entire ecosystem 🌱

Jack and Theresa Reyburn—two of our amazing volunteers—arrived that morning with a car full of native plants 🌼 to add into our pollinator garden 🐝 outside our Visitor Center.

Thanks to all the time and hard work put in by our volunteers and staff, our park is cleaner, prettier, healthier, and stronger...all thanks to people giving back in the community 💚

Want to be more involved with volunteering at Westmoreland State Park? 🙌
Apply to be a volunteer at this link:
https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/volunteers

04/28/2026

🌊💙 Why Clean the Bay Day Matters (and why we need YOU this weekend!) 💙🌊

Every bottle, every wrapper, every tiny piece of trash we pick up… it all adds up.

Clean the Bay Day isn’t just about tidying up for a few hours...it’s about protecting the waterways that flow right through our communities and eventually into the beautiful Chesapeake Bay. What we do here truly matters.

Trash left on the ground doesn’t stay put. Rain carries it into storm drains, creeks, rivers… and before long, it’s impacting wildlife, water quality, and the places we all love to explore.

✨ This is our chance to:
• Make an immediate, visible difference
• Protect wildlife and natural spaces
• Be part of something bigger than ourselves
• Show up for our community in a meaningful (and honestly, pretty fun) way

And here’s the best part…
You don’t need experience. You don’t need special skills. You just need to show up.

Families, kids, first-timers, longtime volunteers… ALL are welcome.

💬 Got questions? Reach out to the park at (804) 493-8821, they are happy to help.
📲 Ready to join us? Meet us at the boathouse at 9am on Saturday, May 2nd!

Come as you are. Bring a friend. Bring your kids.
Let’s take care of this place together 💙

04/27/2026

🌿✨ MAY EVENT SCHEDULE FOR WESTMORELAND STATE PARK IS HERE ✨🌿

Longer days, warmer weather, and a full lineup of ways to get outside and enjoy it all 💚

With weekend programs from community gathers, to hikes, hands-on activities, and time out on the water… May is looking real good 👀

Some Noteworthy Highlights:

🔥 Campfire Kickoff is on! We’re leaning into some burn ban–friendly creativity and can’t wait for you to see what we’ve come up with 👀

🚣‍♀️ Paddle on the Potomac is BACK, which means kayak season has officially arrived 🙌 Don't forget to buy a raffle ticket in the Visitor Center for your chance to win a Kayak!

Whether you’re planning a full day in the park or just popping by for something fun, there’s always something happening...and always a place for you here 💫

Bring the kids, bring a friend, or come enjoy a little time outside for yourself 🌞

📅 Check out the full May schedule below
📍 Westmoreland State Park

Some programs may require registration: scan the QR code on the flyer, visit the website, or call (804) 493-8821 for details and questions. Alt text for accessibility is in the comments.

See you out there 🌊🌿

04/24/2026

🔥✨ Campfire Kickoff Update… with a twist! ✨🔥

Well… Mother Nature still say's no flames tonight 🚫🔥 (thanks, burn ban 😅)… BUT that doesn’t mean the fun is cancelled!

👋 Ranger Kyle will still be out at the firepit tonight at 7pm, and while there won’t be a fire, he’s turning it into a fun pop-up hangout.

Think:
🌿 A relaxed, come-and-go vibe
🧠 Something fun and interactive on the table (Ranger Kyle’s cooking up an idea as we speak 👀)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A chance to meet your neighbors, chat with a ranger, and let the kids just be kids

Sometimes the best memories come from the nights that didn’t go as planned… so whether you're camping or live down the road, swing by, say hi, and help us turn a “no campfire” night into something unexpectedly fun 😊

📸 Photo courtesy of Westmoreland SP friend Zsolt Frecska 💛

04/17/2026

🔥 Campfire Kickoff Cancelled Tonight 🔥

Due to a newly issued fire ban, tonight’s Campfire Kickoff at the park has been cancelled. At this time, no fires are permitted until the ban is lifted.

We know this is disappointing, especially for those looking forward to a cozy evening together, and we appreciate your understanding as Park Rangers follow the ban and prioritize safety.

We’ll keep you updated as soon as we learn more or have a new date to share.

Address

145 Cliff Road
Montross, VA
22520

Telephone

+18044938821

Website

https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/westmoreland

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