Lake Accotink Park

CONTACT INFORMATION: Park hours: Dawn to dusk daily. Office hours:10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
703-569-3464 TTY 711
7500 Accotink Park Road
Springfield, VA 22150
Dan Grulke
Site Manager

Lake Accotink Park

Lake Accotink - Experience solitude

It’s hard to believe that the beltway is less than a mile away when you’re standing on the tranquil and quiet shores of Lake Accotink Park. This 476-acre park provides excellent opportunities to relax, learn, and enjoy the natural resources of both Lake Accotink and Accotink Creek. In addition to trail systems and waterfront activities Lake Accotink Park offers many family-friendly activities including, picnic areas, class, camps, and special events.

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The Large Shelter restrooms at Lake Accotink Park will be temporarily closed due to renovations. The restrooms located at the Mclaren Sargent Shelter will be made available until the renovations are complete. Please note that the closest parking lot with ADA accessible parking spaces to the Mclaren Sargent Shelter, is located at 5660 Heming Ave. Springfield, VA 22151.


Upcoming Events

Mar
15
1:00PM, 15, (8-Adult) Join our park naturalist on a hike and explore wild plants and…
Mar
21
10:00AM, 21, (5-Adult) Join a naturalist to learn the basics of fishing while enjoying…
Mar
21
2:00PM, 21, (5-Adult) Join a naturalist to meet live snakes and learn why snakes are…
Mar
24
10:30AM, 24, (7-12 yrs.) Homeschoolers will explore the mycorrhizal networks that…
Mar
28
10:00AM, 28, (8-Adult) Join our park naturalist on a hike and explore wild plants and…

Task Force on the Future of Lake Accotink

The Task Force on the Future of Lake Accotink was convened in the spring of 2023 to review and consider Fairfax County staff’s recommendation that the lake not be dredged.


Facilities and activities vary with the season and include kayak rentals, boat launch, fishing, miniature golf course, antique carousel, picnic shelters, picnic areas with grills (some areas may be reserved, call 703-324-8732), restrooms, playground, sand volleyball court and basketball court. Situated along the Cross County Trail, the park has a four-mile loop, natural-surface hiking/biking trail. Loop trail users please note: The trail section by the dam frequently floods during rain events and there is no bypass.

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