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
205 species have been reported at this site to date.
Birds Recently Seen at New Quarter Park:
- Forster's Tern
- Double-crested Cormorant
- Turkey Vulture
- Osprey
- Bald Eagle
- Red-tailed Hawk
- Belted Kingfisher
- Red-bellied Woodpecker
- Downy Woodpecker
- Northern Flicker
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2026 | 32 | Joyce Lowry |
| 28 Mar 2026 | 32 | Nancy Barnhart |
| 28 Mar 2026 | 32 | Scott Hemler |
| 28 Mar 2026 | 32 | E Johnson |
| 28 Mar 2026 | 31 | Berrett Robison |
Amenities & Accessibility
Amenities
- On-site Parking
- Restrooms
Other Amenities: Bike Trails, Hiking Trails, Interpretive Program/Events
Accessibility Considerations
This location does not have a Birdability Site Review available at this time
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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
Access Requirements:
- Free, daily 8am-dusk April 1 - October 29. Please see website for winter hours.
Contact Information:
- Park office: 757-890-5840, parksandrec@yorkcounty.gov
- Visit Website
Sites, or portions of sites, can be closed periodically for management activities. Please always check the site’s website for additional information prior to visiting.