Pedal The Parkway

Contact: Sandra Tennyson, 757-897-4598

YORKTOWN, Va. - Grab your bike and helmet and enjoy a vehicle-free morning on the Colonial Parkway! Colonial National Historical Park, together with BikeWalk Williamsburg and Williamsburg Area Bicyclists, will open a seven-mile stretch of the historic roadway near Jamestown Island for running, walking, and biking on Saturday, May 2, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Family activities and free bike safety checks will be available from 9 a.m. to 1 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 Colonial Parkway to all vehicle access between Hwy 199/Kingsport and Rt. 359 at Jamestown starting at 6 a.m., with reopening scheduled for 1 p.m. During this time, vehicles may continue to access Jamestown Island via Jamestown Road.

Parking and restrooms will be available at the Jamestown Visitor Center on Jamestown Island and at the Jamestown Settlement, located at 2110 Jamestown Road.

All participants age 16 and older are required to purchase a visitor entrance pass to recreate on the Colonial Parkway. This pass provides access to all resources managed by the park for seven consecutive days and may be purchased on-site or at www.recreation.gov. America the Beautiful passes and Park Annual passes will also be honored and available for purchase on site.

Park staff encourage visitors and community members to recreate responsibly. For trip-planning tools and to discover other recreational activities, please visit: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/recreate-responsibly.htm.

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.

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About Colonial National Historical Park. Established in 1930, Colonial National Historical Park preserves and interprets sites and stories fundamental to the founding of the United States and the roots of its national identity. The park encompasses Jamestown Island, site of the first permanent English settlement in North America, and Yorktown Battlefield, where American forces and their allies achieved victory in the last major battle of the Revolutionary War. These significant landmarks are linked by the 23-mile Colonial Parkway, designated as an "All-American Road" for its scenic and historical value. Learn more at www.nps.gov/colo .

About the National Park Service. Established in 1916, the National Park Service preserves America's most treasured natural and cultural places for the enjoyment, education and inspiration of current and future generations. Learn more at nps.gov.