Park Authority

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

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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Upcoming Featured Events

May
16
Campfire Wagon Ride
5:00PM, (2-Adult) Enjoy an intimate after-hours experience at the farm as day turns to…
May
26
Farm Skills - Animal Caretaker
9:30AM, (7-14 yrs.) Our farmers make taking care of the animals look easy. Here is your…
Jun
21
Exploring our Historic Meeting House and Grounds
10:00AM, (12-Adult) As we celebrate Juneteenth and the legacy of freedom it represents,…
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Exploring our Historic Meeting House and Grounds 

Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Frying Pan Farm Park, Free event, registration recommended 

  • Uncover stories of free and enslaved African Americans  
  • Learn how Black congregants fought for greater freedoms  
  • Explore how they built a thriving community after emancipation 
  • Join tours through the church, grounds and former Lee house site 
Celebrate Freedom Today!

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. 

  • Store Operations Staff (Part-time year-round) (benefits eligible)
  • Maintenance Worker

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


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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

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Frying Pan On Your Own
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Wagon Rides
4-H Club
4-H Fair and Carnival

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Carousel / Playground
Country Store
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Kidwell Farm
Meeting House
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Schoolhouse
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