Prince William Forest Park Junior Ranger

Junior Ranger Book and Badge

NPS Photo/Melissa Weih

Have you ever wanted to become a park ranger? Now is your chance! By joining the Junior Ranger Corps at Prince William Forest Park, you can learn what makes this park so special and how you can help protect the park for future generations. Junior Rangers will explore Prince William Forest Park, learn about the resources and history, and help the National Park Service protect our national treasures! Visitors of all ages are welcome to complete a workbook and earn their very own Junior Ranger badge. Booklets can be picked up at the Visitor Center.

Not able to make it to Prince William Forest Park and would like to learn more about the park? You can download and print the workbook or email us if you'd like for us to send you a hard copy of the workbook.

If you can't get to the visitor center to earn your badge, you can mail your completed workbook to :
Prince William Forest Park
Division of Interpretation and Education
18100 Park Headquarters Road
Triangle, VA 22172

Details

Duration

20-60 Minutes

Activity

Junior Ranger Program

Age(s)

0-99

All ages are welcome to complete the book!

Pets Allowed

Yes

Activity Fee

No

While there isn't a fee for the Junior Ranger Program, all visitors to Prince William Forest Park are required to pay the park's entrance fee or have a valid park pass.

Location

Visitor Center

Stop by the park visitor center to get your Junior Ranger Book! If you can't make it to the visitor center, email the park and we will send one to you.

Reservations

No

Season

Year Round

Anyone can become a Junior Ranger at any time of the year. In the winter months, the visitor center may be closed, so to receive a badge, mail your completed book to the park.

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility Information

Ask to speak with a ranger about any accessibility-related needs while working on the Junior Ranger Program. We are happy to help!