Village Creek State Park’s diverse birds create a symphony of bird songs for our enjoyment! Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn more about the birds in this symphony, quick tips for identifying birds by their songs, and why birds love Village Creek State Park. 

Join in the fun of painting your own gourd to take home and enjoy while learning about their versatility and historic use. All materials will be provided. #GSLoveStateParks

Names hold power! Join a park interpreter as we hike the Big Ben Trail to learn about Village Creek State Park's history and the stories behind the name of Ben. The Big Ben Trail is a 0.5-mile moderately strenuous trail. Make sure you wear appropriate shoes, bring water, and wear insect repellant. 

For many animals at Village Creek State Park, how good you are at the game of “Hide and Seek” could be the difference between life and death! Join a park interpreter outside the visitor center to hike along the ½-mile Arboretum Trail, put your seeking skills to the test, and discover the different

Butterflies love the flowers here at Parkin Archeological State Park and we have a great kid's craft to honor them. Come make your own flapping butterfly! All materials will be provided.

Water is powerful! From shaping the landscape to shaping the activities we enjoy here, water has the power to shape life at Village Creek State Park. Join a park interpreter outside the visitor center to discover the powers of water while creating your own watercolor painting at sunset. All

In the dark skies of Village Creek State Park, you find eternal guides. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to hear stories about the guides in the sky, lessons these guides have taught humans, and how you can use the night sky to guide your way in the night. Please bring a flashlight and

Birding is an adventure that doesn't just take place on land! Join a park interpreter to get a unique view of the birds in the park as you kayak the still waters of Lake Dunn. Kayaks, paddles, and lifejackets will be provided. Paddling experience is not necessary, but participants must be

Nearly 200 years ago, 660 Cherokee walked the Military Road that runs through Village Creek State Park. Join a park interpreter at the Lake Austell boat ramp parking lot as we hike Military Road Trail to learn about their journey and the fire, they kept alive along their way. This is a 1.5-mile

Before the days of baseball, a different type of game dominated the United States. Join Park Interpreter Megan to learn about the indigenous game of Chunkey and then play the game for yourself. Do you have what it takes to be called a Chunkey Champion?