Outdoor Recreation

Burke Lake Park

7315 Ox Road Fairfax Station , Va. 22039 703-323-6600 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/burkelake

Burke Lake’s expansive park offers a wide range of activities for all ages.

• Boating • Fishing (Va. fishing license required) • Camping • Trails • Mini golf • Volleyball • Miniature train • Carousel • Ice cream parlor • Picnic areas with grills • Playgrounds • Disc golf course

Sailboats, gasoline motors, kayaks (unless used for fishing) and swimming are prohibited. Park grounds and restrooms are open daily, closed only on Dec. 25. Rowboat rentals available. For hours and fees, visit the website or call the park.

Lake Accotink Park

7500 Accotink Park Road Springfield, Va. 22150 703-569-0285 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/accotink

Nestled in Springfield, Lake Accotink is a hidden gem bursting with fun for the whole family!

• Boating • Fishing (Va. fishing license required) • Trails • Picnic areas with grills • Bike rentals • Kayak and pedal boat rentals • Playground • Mini Golf • Carousel

Pavilion shelters and picnic areas with grills may be reserved by calling 703-324-8732. Sailboats, gasoline motors, swimming, paddleboarding and windsurfing are prohibited. Park grounds are open year-round. For facility hours and fees, visit the website or call the park.

Lake Fairfax Park

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

Home of the Water Mine Family Swimmin’ Hole, Lake Fairfax is for outdoor lovers of all ages!

• Boating • Fishing (Va. fishing license required) • Camping • Trails • Picnic areas with grills • Athletic fields • Skate park • Pump track • Carousel • Boat rentals • Water Mine Family

Swimmin’ Hole

Pavilion shelters and picnic areas with grills may be reserved by calling 703-324-8732. Sailboats, gasoline motors, electric-powered boats and swimming in the lake are prohibited. For hours and fees, visit the website or call the park.

Riverbend Park

8700 Potomac Hills Street Great Falls, Va. 22066 703-759-9018 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/riverbend/

A park steeped in Native American history, Riverbend Park is a tranquil setting on the Potomac River that offers outdoor recreation and wildlife.

• Boating • Fishing (Va. or

Md. fishing license required) • Trails • Forest • Meadows • Kayak and canoe rentals • Boat launch • Riverside picnic areas with grills • River view observation deck • Visitor center

Fishing bait and tackle, rod rentals and snacks are available at the visitor center. Grounds open from 7 a.m. to dusk. A boat launch is provided for kayaks, canoes and jon boats ($5 per boat or $40 for annual launch pass).

Birding Programs Birding at Huntley

(12-Adult) Over 200 species of birds have been identified in the forests, meadows, and wetland habitats of Huntley Meadows Park. Each season brings new feathered residents, for brief or extended stays. Grab your binoculars and join a park naturalist on your next birding adventure! All skill levels welcome.

RDCP 1--2 hour program--$15 each Location Day Time Code Begin $

HuntMdws Su 9am S5Y.B1WW 1/29 RDCP HuntMdws W 9am S5Y.V2JX 2/8 RDCP

Birding for Beginners

(12-Adult) Learn about the park’s birds and some basic identification skills. Program begins with a bird identification discussion. Children age 12 to 16 must be accompanied by a registered adult.

4BCA 1--1 hour 30 minute program--$12

FEE H 1--3 hour program--$19 Location Day Time Code Begin $

HuntMdws Sa 8am A4F.353F 12/31 FEE H HuntMdws Su 8am A4F.QDBD 2/19 FEE H LkFairfaxPk Su 9:30am A4F.XTZ2 12/18 4BCA

Other Opportunities Geocaching Adventures

(8-Adult) Join us for a tour of caches throughout Fairfax county. Hunt for hidden treasures throughout our park system using a GPS. Join one class or sign up for them all! Equipment provided.

4NJ 1--2 hour lesson--$23 Location Day Time Code Begin $

LkFairfaxPk Sa 1pm K98.ZL1E 2/11 4NJ

FREE RENTAL FISHING GEAR

Available Spring ‘23 at FCPA Parks

Beginning Spring 2023, the Fairfax County Park Authority and Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources with a grant from the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) will provide free fishing rods, reels, and tackle (live bait not included) at these four locations:

Burke Lake Park 703-323-6600

Lake Accotink Park 703-569-3464

Lake Fairfax Park 703-471-5414

Riverbend Park 703-759-9018 Rods and tackle will be for day use only and a short survey from VDWR is required for using a free rod. Please call the sites for more details.