Friends of False Cape State Park

09/28/2026

09/04/2026

Feeling crabby? Then join us tomorrow, Saturday, Sept 5th for our last Hot Dog FUNdraiser of the year! Happening at False Cape State Park - Visitor Center. 11:00am - 2:00pm or until the last hot dog is sold. Char-grilled hot dogs, ice-cold lemonade, fresh-cut watermelon, and brownies provide fuel for hitting the trails! While you're here, check out our beautiful, uncrowded, pristine beach. 6 miles of untouched nature. 🌭🍉🥤🍪🚴‍♂️

08/27/2026

Just a reminder - we have our last hot dog FUNdraiser for the year - Saturday, Sept 5th at False Cape State Park outside the Visitor Center. Bike, hike, or boat in and join us for this fun event! 🌭🥤🍪🍉

08/27/2026

Did you know only ONE state park in Virginia has Atlantic oceanfront? Virginia State Parks have plenty of beaches, but they are at lakes, rivers, and the Chesapeake Bay. Only False Cape State Park sits along the Atlantic Ocean. And it has the cleanest beach in all the land! - Thanks to the volunteers who do monthly beach clean-up!

07/02/2026

Hot dog fundraiser happening this Saturday, July 4th at False Cape State Park!!! 11am- 2pm or until the last hot dog is sold. We'll have all the fixin's for our chargrilled hot dogs, plus fresh cut watermelon, ice-cold lemonade, and homemade brownies! Don't miss out on this fun event!! Help make a difference at this beautiful park. Bike, hike or boat in! We'll be set up at the Visitor Center. 😎🌭🍪🍉

06/24/2026

A huge thank you to the incredible volunteers who came out to False Cape State Park this past Saturday for our monthly beach cleanup! 102 pounds of trash was collected.🌊☀️ Your dedication keeps our beach pristine and protects the local wildlife! 🐬 #𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡

05/29/2026

Join us for some family fun on June 7th for Art in the Park at False Cape State Park! We will be decoupaging seashells! No experience necessary. All supplies & instruction is included. $20 per person. Includes an open-air tram ride into the park. You must register by June 4th. You won't want to miss this fun and creative event! Take home your own treasure.

05/17/2026

Memorial Day Craft & Tram Ride at False Cape State Park! Looking for a fun, family-friendly activity for Memorial Day? Join the Friends of False Cape State Park on Monday, May 25th (1:00PM - 4:30PM) for our Art in the Park FUNdraiser! We will be learning the art of decoupage to turn seashells into a beautiful trinket dish, ring holder, gift tag, or ornament. It is beginner-friendly and fun for all ages. It includes an open-air tram ride into the park. All supplies and instruction is included. The cost is $25/per person for 1 seashell and $30/per person for 2 seashells. All proceeds support the Friends of False Cape State Park and is used to support FCSP. Tram space is strictly limited- you must register by Thursday, May 21 to attend, so don't delay - sign-up today! To register, simply email [email protected] or [email protected]. We will depart from Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge. 4001 Sandpiper Rd. VA Beach. 23456.

05/13/2026

Big News!! False Cape State Park volunteers and members of Friends of False Cape State Park just won STATEWIDE awards! 🎉 We are bursting with pride to announce that two of our incredible volunteers have been recognized in the Virginia State Parks 2025 Volunteer of the Year Awards! Please join us in celebrating these absolute superstars:

Dr. Bob Baxter, our dedicated park historian - Winner of the Individual Volunteer with a Significant Achievement Award! (pictured on the right)
Bruce Julian, our park's superstar volunteer - Winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award! (pictured in the center)
Presented by our Park Manager, Austin Monnett (pictured on the left)
To put it simply - these guys rock!! We are so lucky to have them in our corner!! Thank you, Bob and Bruce, for your unmatched dedication. These awards are so richly deserved.

04/18/2026

It's a great day to be at False Cape State Park! The trails and campsites are open and today starts the activities! Lend a hand with the self-guided Beach Clean-Up Event going on throughout Earth Week. Every balloon or piece of plastic removed helps protect local wildlife - like the sea turtles! Friends of False Cape State Park