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Contact: Sandra Tennyson, 757 897 4598
YORKTOWN, Va. — Colonial National Historical Park, in partnership with BikeWalk Williamsburg and Williamsburg Area Bicyclists, invites the public to recreate on a seven-mile stretch of the Colonial Parkway on Saturday, May 3. This section of the historic roadway will be open for running, walking and biking from 7 a.m. until 12 p.m.“We are excited to once again offer this unique opportunity for visitors of all ages to enjoy the parkway by pedal or by foot in a safe and fun way,” said Superintendent Jerri Marr. “We are also grateful for the work BikeWalk Williamsburg and Williamsburg Area Bicyclists have done to make this day happen.”
Park staff will close the Parkway to all vehicle access between Hwy 199/Kingsport and Rt. 359 at Jamestown starting at 6 a.m., reopening by 1 p.m. Vehicles will be allowed to access Jamestown Island via Jamestown Road during this time.
Parking will be available at the Jamestown Visitor Center on Jamestown Island and at the Jamestown Settlement, located at 2110 Jamestown Road. To ride on the Colonial Parkway, all persons age 16 and up must purchase a visitor entrance pass. This pass provides access to all resources managed by the park and is valid for seven consecutive days. Participants can purchase their pass on-site or on www.recreation.gov. America the Beautiful passes and Park Annual passes will be honored and available for purchase on site.
Park staff encourages visitors and community members to always recreate responsibly. For trip-planning tools and to discover other recreational activities, please visit: www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/recreate-responsibly.com.
The Colonial Parkway is a 23-mile scenic roadway stretching from the York River at Yorktown to the James River at Jamestown. It connects Virginia’s historic triangle: Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown. It is used by millions of travelers annually to access and enjoy the area’s natural and cultural beauty.
Last updated: April 22, 2025