Frying Pan Farm Park

CONTACT INFORMATION: Park open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Kidwell Farm open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Facility Hours vary.
703-437-9101 TTY 711
Farm and Equestrian: 2709 West Ox Road; Visitor Center: 2739 West Ox Road
Herndon, Virginia
Teresa Reynolds
Park Manager

Frying Pan Farm Park

Preserving 20th century farm life

Frying Pan preserves and interprets farm life of the 1920s to 1950s. Welcome to one of the most popular parks in Fairfax County.

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Notice

The Frying Pan Farm Park Carousel is currently closed while repairs are underway to ensure it can operate safely.

Wagon ride tours will return this spring, and we look forward to welcoming carousel riders back once repairs are complete. Thank you for your patience.

In the meantime, other Fairfax County Park Authority carousels may be open. Visit the Carousel page to find a carousel near you.


Upcoming Events

Feb
21
Black History Month at the Meeting House
12:00PM, 21, (All Ages) In honor of Black History Month, the Frying Pan Baptist…
Feb
23
Little Hands on the Farm
9:45AM, 23, (2-3 yrs.) Join us to learn about a different element of farm life each…
Feb
23
Little Hands on the Farm
11:00AM, 23, (3-5 yrs.) Join us to learn about a different element of farm life each…
Feb
24
Roundup Playtime
10:00AM, 24, (1-6 yrs.) Enjoy 2 hours of unstructured themed play time to meet new…
Apr
18
Annual Horse Expo at Frying Pan Farm Park
10:00AM, 18, Immerse yourself in the equestrian world. Experienced riders and new horse…
May
02
Spring Farm Day
10:00AM, 02, (Ages 2 and up). Spring Farm Day includes:Sheep shearing Antique farm…

Spring Break at the Farm

March 30 – April 3

Trade the classroom for the farm this spring break. Frying Pan Farm Park brings hands-on animal care and farm skills to curious kids all week.

  • March 30, Sheep to Chic – Wooly Wonders
  • March 31, Animal House Party
  • April 1, Farm Skills – Animal Caretaker
  • April 2, Farm to Future – 250 Years of American Agriculture
  • April 3, Farm Skills – Dairy 
     
Discover Life on the Farm

Spring Farm Day

Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

  • Sheep shearing
  • Antique farm equipment demos
  • Cow and goat milking demos
  • Hands-on farm activities
  • Spring baby animal boom on the farm
  • Enjoy crafts, games and wagon rides*

Online presale - $12 until May 1 (Ages 2 and up)
At the door - $15, walk-ins welcome!
*One wagon ride included with each paid admission
 

Get Your Tickets

First time visiting?  Please do not feed our farm animals.

That can cause illness and expensive vet visits. Please respect the animals on our working farm, and enjoy our classes, events, activities and rides.


Job Openings

View job details and application information for openings at Frying Pan Farm Park.

Visit Resource Management Division Jobs to view the below job opportunities. 

  • Maintenance Worker

For other park employment opportunities, visit the Park Authority jobs page.


Site Maps

Plan Your Visit

Download the Frying Pan Farm Park site and trail maps to explore the farm.
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Field Trips

Kidwell Farm sign outside the farm's barn

Scouting

Smiling Girl Scouts meet and pet one of the park's draft horses

Birthdays

Volunteer holds a goat inside the Kidwell Farm barn

Programs / Activities

Classes and Camps
Events in the Park
Birthday Parties
Field Trips
Frying Pan On Your Own
Births/New Arrivals
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Wagon Rides
4-H Club
Fairfax County Carnival and Fair

Facilities / Rentals

Frying Pan HOME
Carousel / Playground
Country Store
Equestrian Facilities
Kidwell Farm
Meeting House
Picnic Shelter
Rental Facilities
Schoolhouse
Visitor Center

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Heritage Blogs
Internships
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