Description
This historic site along Queen’s Creek in York County offers a variety of wildlife habitats with its 545 acres and is located approximately 3 miles from historic Williamsburg. This site is rich in both human and natural history; you might spot a colonial artifact or Miocene fossil on your visit. The mature woodland and open meadows provide habitat for migrant songbirds as well as butterflies, reptiles, and amphibians. The tidal creek is habitat for long-legged waders and shorebirds. Be sure to check for nesting osprey atop the channel markers. In the fall and winter scan the creek for wintering ducks. The Williamsburg Bird Club regularly schedules walks in the park.
Wildlife Sightings
Birds Recently Seen at New Quarter Park:
- Black Vulture
- Red-bellied Woodpecker
- American Crow
- Carolina Chickadee
- Tufted Titmouse
- Ruby-crowned Kinglet
- Carolina Wren
- Eastern Bluebird
- Hermit Thrush
- American Robin
205 species have been reported at this site to date.
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2026 | 16 | Pamela Warren |
| 11 Mar 2026 | 13 | M Heidel |
| 10 Mar 2026 | 21 | E Johnson |
| 10 Mar 2026 | 21 | M Heidel |
| 9 Mar 2026 | 17 | M Heidel |
Amenities & Accessibility Considerations
Site Amenities
- On-site Parking
- Restrooms
Other Site Amenities: Bike Trails, Hiking Trails, Interpretive Program/Events
Maps & Directions
Physical Address: 1000 Lakeshead Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23185
From Williamsburg, take the Colonial Parkway east towards Yorktown. Exit Hubbard Lane/ W. Queens Drive, making a right turn onto Hubbard Lane/ W Queens Drive. Travel 0.2 miles, then turn right onto Lakeshead Drive. Continue 2.2 miles to the park.
Site Information
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Access Requirements:
Contact Information:
- Visit Website
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