Love St. John. Love The Park.

Stunning beaches, miles of trails, marine life, fauna and flora in abundance, and a rich cultural history! Some 60% of St. John is Virgin Islands National Park and Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument.

Friends of Virgin Islands National Park is a non-profit organization and is the official philanthropic partner of the Park. The Friends supports the National Park Service in assuring the Park's unique terrestrial and marine resources are protected, the Virgin Islands' cultural treasures in the Park are preserved, and visitors and community are connected to their Park through volunteerism, education and advocacy.

The work we do is made possible thanks to the support of people like you! Thank you!

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Sea Turtle Protection

Learn about the Virgin Islands National Park Sea Turtle Program and the challenges our sea turtle population face.

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Captains & Crew Sea Turtle Talk

Charter captains and crew interested in bolstering their sea turtle and marine ecosystem knowledge are invited to join us on Wednesday, July 30 at 6:30pm at St. John Back Bar. 

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Plan Your Snorkel

Whether you're a seasoned snorkeler or a newbie, our app helps you plan your snorkeling adventures. 

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Plan Your Visit

Explore the Park! Experience the gifts of Virgin Islands National Park on land and by sea. 

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Trails Coordinator Position

We are looking for a full time Trails Coordinator to supervise volunteer trail crews in the implementation of trail and historic site maintenance projects within Virgin Islands National Park. If you are a good fit with the job description below, we would love to hear from you.

Learn To Swim 2024

Free Swim Lessons

All ages welcome on Saturday mornings at Cinnamon. Learn to swim or sign up to become an instructor or lifeguard. 

Growing Up In Cruz Bay

St. John Voices

Here, St.John is an oral history. It serves to give voice to the heritage, culture and natural history of this island as told by born St. Johnians and resident scientists. 

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Boater Info

To protect coral and marine ecosystems, this is an anchorless park. Check out the mooring map and learn more about boating in the Park. 

Membership

Become A Member

Our members are an awesome community who share our passion for Virgin Islands National Park and support the work we do. Join us for as little as $30 a year!

"I have lots of heroes: anyone and everyone who does whatever they can to leave the natural world better than they found it."

Dr. Sylvia Earle

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