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CONTACT INFORMATION: Open during regular business hours 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
703-324-8700 TTY 711
parkmail@fairfaxcounty.gov
12055 Government Center Pkwy.
Fairfax, Virginia 22035
fairfaxparks
Jai Cole
Executive Director

Riverbend Park

Naturally unique and sensitive

Riverbend Park's location on a Potomac River bend has created a rare combination of geology, plant life, wildlife, isolation and beauty.

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Boat Ramp Status

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Upcoming Events

Oct
18
Our Prehistoric Park
10:00AM, 18, (4-Adult) Learn about the prehistoric sharks, fish, reptiles, and…
Oct
24
Autumn Leaves Hike and Craft
10:00AM, 24, (5-Adult) Hike through the fall foliage and identify trees. Find that…
Oct
30
Family Fun Fridays
12:00PM, 30, (All Ages) Come stay and play at our Nature Center on select Fridays of…
Oct
30
Bat Walk at the Bend
7:00PM, 30, (5-Adult) Celebrate international bat week at Riverbend Park. Learn about…
Oct
31
Halloween in the Hollows
7:00PM, 31, (4-Adult) Join us for a spooktacular evening to celebrate the wildlife most…
Nov
13
Family Fun Fridays
12:00PM,
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Family Fun Fridays at Riverbend Park

Fridays | Noon-5 p.m. | All ages | $5 per person

Drop in for relaxed, hands-on family fun at the Riverbend Nature Center. Explore rotating nature activities, crafts, games, microscopes, sensory play and short naturalist presentations.

Upcoming Dates: 

  • November: 13 and 27
  • December: 4 and 18
  • January: 8 and 22
  • February: 5 and 19
Drop In and Discover

Enjoy Group Adventures!

  • Did you know that there is a fee for groups of 12 or more?
  • Get your group pass today!
  • Gather your group of 12 or more and secure your group pass.
  • Enjoy Riverbend Park at just $30 for up to 60 people.
  • For bigger groups beyond 60, it's only $30 for the initial 60 and $1 per additional person.
  • Reserve your spot now by calling the Visitor Center at 703-759-9018.

Notice

Riverbend Park has reached parking capacity. We suggest visiting another park today. Riverbend visitors should expect waits for parking and crowded trails. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Field Trips

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Scouting

Several GIrls Scouts running across a field toward their tents

  • Scouts

Birthdays

A display of cupcakes

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Riverbend Park Location

8700 Potomac Hills St.
Great Falls, VA, 22066
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Map of Riverbend Park

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