Williamsburg, Va., community leaders recently joined Yogi Bear, Cindy Bear and Boo Boo in cutting the ribbon at the new Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp Resort located at 4000 Newman Road. The family outdoor entertainment and camping destination joins three other Jellystone Park locations in the state of Virginia: Chincoteague Island, Natural Bridge and Luray, according to a press release.
The former Williamsburg Campground was acquired by Northgate Resorts, which converted it to a Jellystone Park location. Families are now enjoying the resort’s two pools and splashpad, jumping pillows and new attractions such as laser tag. An extensive schedule of Yogi Bear-themed activities, including foam parties and dance parties with the Yogi Bear characters, and celebrations, such as Santa’s Summer Vacation and Halloween Weekends, also are new.
Other attractions and features include gem mining, basketball and gaga ball courts, playgrounds and nature trails. A food truck will be added soon. Golf cart rentals are available.
Guests choose from a wide variety of cabins, ranging from glamping to rustic. The 80-acre, pet-friendly resort’s RV and tent sites were updated and a section of the park that had been closed for several years was recently renovated and reopened. Rustic cabins located in the lower campground now feature a mini refrigerator, microwave, ceiling fan and coffee maker.
The park’s ribbon cutting, conducted by the Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce, was held Friday, July 10.
“We are excited to celebrate the opening of Jellystone Park Williamsburg,” said Terry Banez, CEO, Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce. “Jellystone Park’s commitment to providing an exceptional family- and-pet-friendly experience makes it a fantastic addition to our community.”
According to Joe Sabold, Jellystone Park Williamsburg general manager, all the changes and improvements have been a big hit with guests.
“Families love the themed activities, which create even more opportunities to make memories that last a lifetime,” he said. “We’re delighted to bring another family-friendly destination to the Williamsburg area and to introduce more kids and parents to Jellystone Park.”
The new location is conveniently located near Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown and Busch Gardens, and is within an easy drive of Newport News, Norfolk and Richmond.
Information about the new Williamsburg location and all other Jellystone Park locations, including in Chincoteague Island, Luray and Natural Bridge, Va., can be found at www.JellystonePark.com.
