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!
Sea Turtle Week Events
Turtle Trivia | Thurs June 12 | 7:30pm | The Tap Room in Mongoose Junction.
Toast To Turtles Fundraiser | Mon June 16 | 4-6pm | St. John Brewers donating a percentage of draft beer sales to the Sea Turtle Protection Program. At the same time, a Turtle Table will be set up outside of North Shore Deli.
Sea Turtle Protection
Learn about the Virgin Islands National Park Sea Turtle Program and the challenges our sea turtle population face.
Things To Do
Explore the Park! Experience the gifts of Virgin Islands National Park through a series of hikes, seminars, demonstrations, and boat trips.
Plan Your Snorkel
Whether you're a seasoned snorkeler or a newbie, our app helps you plan your snorkeling adventures.
Free Swim Lessons
All ages welcome on Saturday mornings at Cinnamon. Learn to swim or sign up to become an instructor or lifeguard.
Beach To Beach Power Swim
The 22nd annual Joe Kessler’s Beach To Beach Power Swim takes place on Sunday, May 25, 2025 to raise funds for kids’ swim programs, marine conservation, education outreach and more!
Learn To Fish
Virgin Islands youth aged 9-15 are invited to apply for a free junior angler summer camp.
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.
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.
Become A Member
The winners of our May Membership Drive Raffle are Tiffany boyd of Ganet Valley, PA. and Robert Koch from Indianapolis! Congratulations to them and thank you to all our members for your support and Friendship.
