Hidden Oaks Nature Center

CONTACT INFORMATION: Hidden Oaks Nature Center is open for walk-in visitation Monday, Wednesday-Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are closed Tuesdays.
703-941-1065 TTY 711
7701 Royce Street
Annandale, Virginia
Kristina Watts
Site Manager

Hidden Oaks Nature Center

Play outdoors every day

Hidden Oaks Nature Center is nestled inside the 52-acre Annandale District Park. You'll find live animal displays, exhibits, a pond, creeks, woodland trails, gardens, play areas, a resource library and a rain garden. You'll also find nature.

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IMPORTANT REGISTRATION NOTICE

Camp registration for 2025 is split between two dates based on camp location:
#TeamGreen Camp Registration is now open!
#TeamBlue Camp Registration opens Thursday, February 6 at 9 a.m.
Check the camp website for updates!

2025 Spring Class Registration Start Date: Tuesday, February 11 at 9 a.m.

Upcoming Events

Feb
13
Valentine's Day Science
6:00PM, 13, (5-10 years) Kids love science when they learn with engaging hands-on…
Feb
14
Couples Evening at the Nature Center
7:00PM, 14, (Adults) Enjoy a peaceful adults only visit to the nature center for…
Feb
22
All Things Frozen Tea Party
1:00PM, 22, (4-Adult) Join the naturalist as she shares stories about animals that…
Feb
23
Flying Squirrel Campfire
7:00PM, 23, (4-Adult) Enjoy an evening around the campfire, toasting marshmallows over…

Eco-friendly Birthday Parties

hidden oak birthday parties

Celebrate your birthday party in an eco-friendly way!  Low-waste parties at Hidden Oaks include reusable (plastic) plates, cups, and utensils and reuseable tablecloths.

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Field Trips

Butterfly on coneflower

Scouting

Boy Scout building a bench out of tree stumps

Birthday Parties

Chairs and decorations arranged for a birthday party

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Hidden Oaks Nature Center is an information source for local flora and fauna. Students are welcome to use the center’s resource library for research projects.

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Hidden Oaks Nature Center Location

7701 Royce Street
Annandale, VA, 22003
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The main parking lot is in Annandale Community Park at the Packard Center, 4022 Hummer Rd. Upon entering the park from Hummer Road, take the right fork of the driveway and park in the back of the lot adjacent to the Packard Center. Look for the arch into the woods and follow the Storybook Trail to Hidden Oaks. This walk is on an ADA- certified paved trail and is about 75 yards. Follow the adventures of woodland creatures as you weave through the woodland. The path leading in front of the Packard Center has steps with railings. Alternatively, you can bear left at the fork of the driveway into the park to the parking lot next to the shelter, playground and ball fields. Follow the marked paths behind the ball field or from the playground behind the shelter. Path is paved.

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Birdwatching
Birthday Parties
Campfires
Classes and Camps
Events in the Park
Field Trips
Hidden Oaks On Your Own
Plants and Wildlife
Scouts
Astronomy

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Trails
Chain Saw Tree Sculpture

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