Attractions and Amusements

All programs and activities will follow current health safety protocols.

Attractions

Birthday Party Packages

What better place to celebrate than in your favorite park? With an array of birthday party options and star attractions, there’s a party style to suit every child. For party particulars, check the listings at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ parties or call the sites directly.

Audrey Moore Rec Center

703-321-7081

Burke Lake Park 703-323-6600

Cub Run Rec Center

Ellanor C Lawrence Park

Franconia Rec Center

Frying Pan Park

Green Spring Gardens

George Washington Rec Center

Hidden Oaks Nature Center

Hidden Pond Nature Center

Huntley Meadows Park

Jefferson District Park and Golf Course

Lake Accotink Park

Lake Fairfax Park

Oak Marr Rec Center

Pinecrest GolfCourse

Providence Rec Center

Riverbend Nature Center

South Run Rec Center

Spring Hill Rec Center

Sully Historic Site

The Water Mine at Lake Fairfax Park

Our Special Sprayground at Franconia Park

703-817-9407

703-631-0013

703-922-9841

703-437-9101

703-642-5173

703-780-8894

703-941-1065

703-451-9588

703-768-2525

703-573-0443

703-569-0285

703-471-5414

703-281-6501

703--941-1061

703-698-1351

703-759-9018

703-866-0566

703-827-0989

703-437-1794

1400 Lake Fairfax Drive Reston, Va. 20190 703-471-5415 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/watermine

Follow in the footsteps of Miner Pete for a day of family fun that’s cool and wet! The Water Mine captures the excitement of the Old West’s Gold Rush with attractions and thrills for the whole family. Features include:

• Three-3-story water slides

• Interactive water playground

• Big Pete and Little Pete water slides

• Activity pool with floatable rafts

• Spraypad for tots

• Tubing on the Rattlesnake River.

• Concessions available, picnics allowed.

• No glass, alcohol or personal grills allowed. Located in Lake Fairfax Park in Reston, the Water Mine is open through Labor Day. For admission rates and hours of operation, visit the website or call the park. Group rates available.

Our Special Harbor spray ground at Franconia Park in Franconia is a fully accessible complex featuring Chesapeake Bay-themed attractions including a spraying osprey nest, Chessie the sea serpent, misting sunflowers and a lighthouse. The beach area is quieter with softer bubblers and interactive water tables. The computerized water maze and dumping crab basket provide lively activity. Children will also enjoy the fully accessible tree house that overlooks the family recreation area featuring the Tiki Village playground for ages 5-12 and the Nautical Cove for ages 2-5. Our special Harbor opens Memorial Day Weekend and closes Labor Day. General admission is free. Group admission is $5 per person in-county, $10 out-of-county for both children and adults, including chaperones. For more information, call the park at 703-922-9841.

Cub Run for Water Fun Year Round

More Family Fun

The Park Authority offers attractions for every age, including carousels, wagon and miniature train rides, an ice cream parlor and boating opportunities. For pricing, hours of operation and other details, call the parks listed below.

Burke Lake 703-323-6600

Frying Pan Farm Park 703-437-9101

Lake Accotink 703-569-3464

Lake Fairfax 703-471-5414

Riverbend 703-759-9018 the indoor leisure pool at Cub Run Rec Center into a water playground. Here the temperature is tropical for 12 months of the year, and parents never have to worry about kids getting sunburned! Rec Center admission includes the leisure pool. For more information and hours, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/recenter/cub-run/ leisure-pool or call 703-817-9407.

Rowboats, canoes, tour boat, carousel, miniature train, ice cream parlor.

Carousel, wagon rides.

Pedal boats, canoes, kayaks, carousel, bike rentals, snack bar.

Pedal boats, tour boat, carousel, skate park, packaged ice cream.

Jon boats, kayaks.

For questions or for a free Parktakes subscription, call 703-222-4664.

All programs and activities will follow current health safety protocols.

Clemyjontri Park

Bike Rentals offered at Accotink Marina

Bike the trails at Lake Accotink Park — even if you didn’t bring a bike! Through a partnership with Trails for Youth, Lake Accotink Park rents out bikes for older kids and adults. Each bike rents for $10 per hour. Fee drops to $5 per hour for each additional bike rented during the same time period. Helmets provided. Photo ID required for rental. For hours of operation, call 703-569-3464.

Miniature Golf

Mini-golf is the cross-generational game perfect for kids, parents and grandparents. Visit the sites listed below for a swing at great family fun. For additional mini-golf park attractions, fees and hours of operation, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/minigolf.

Burke Lake Park 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, Va. 703-323-6600

Oak Marr Rec Center

3200 Jermantown Road, Oakton, Va. 703-281-6501

Jefferson Falls in Jefferson District Park 7900 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Va. 703-573-0444

Lucky Duck in Lake Accotink Park –

It is right by the carousel for added fun!

7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, Va. 703-569-0285

6317 Georgetown Pike McLean, Va. 22101 703-388-2807 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/clemyjontri

• Fully accessible playground

• Two-acres

• Track rides

• Balance beams

• Swings

• Maze

Hours

• Carousel recessed to ground level

• Picnic pavilion with tables that accommodate wheelchairs.

• Trackless train for children and adults

The park is open year-round from 7 a.m. to dusk. The carousel operates daily Memorial Day – Labor Day, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Mon.- Fri.; 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends. Open weekends only in September and October, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

The picnic pavilion may be reserved for a fee; additional picnic tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Park Trails

If you live in Fairfax County, there’s a good chance there’s a nature trail close to your backyard. Let the Park Authority’s Trail Buddy mapping tool be your guide. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/trails.

The Cross County Trail

Extending from Lorton in the south to Great Falls in the north, the 40-mile Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail runs through the heart of Fairfax County. The trail offers recreation, exercise, opportunities for contact with nature and history, and the “green” option of walking or biking instead of driving to work, to shopping centers or to Metro stations.

For GCCCT maps, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ parks/trails/cross-county-trail.

Come to the Parks for Picnics

Parks offer exciting features for your family, company, club or church picnic. Attractions may include pedal boats, a carousel, an ice cream parlor, miniature golf, tennis, athletic fields, tour boats, train rides, swimming, volleyball and nature trails. Some special features are available year-round, others are offered seasonally. To check availability, picnic site features and to schedule your picnic, visit www.fairfaxcounty. gov/parks/picnics or call 703-324-8732.

We are hiring! Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/jobs to learn more.