Ice cream enthusiasts of all ages can rejoice that July is National Ice Cream Month, but there’s no sweeter way to celebrate than in the park! Whether in a cone, a cup, or sandwiched between cookies, the Fairfax County Park Authority offers a variety of ways to embrace one of life’s simple, chilly pleasures.
Visit the Burke Lake Ice Cream Parlor
The Burke Lake Ice Cream Parlor at Burke Lake Park is stocked with several flavors of ice cream, snacks and drinks. Located near the train station, mini golf and playground, it’s a perfect spot for a refreshing cool-down on a summer day. The ice cream parlor is open Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Savor the Flavor with Park Programs
Do you want to learn how to make your own ice cream? Maybe you’re just looking to enjoy a program in the park and ice cream at the same time – there’s nothing wrong with that! In honor of National Ice Cream Month, the Park Authority has several programs that will have everyone screaming for ice cream, including:
Dairy Days-Ice Cream Making & Butter at Sully Historic Site. Cost $8. Several time slots are available this month on July 16 and 21.
Garden Tour and Ice Cream at Green Spring Gardens. Cost $15. Sign up for a session on Saturday, July 15 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Register for Garden Tour and Ice Cream
Ice Cream and Games at the Mill at Colvin Run Mill on Saturday, July 22, from noon to 3 p.m. Cost $10.
Register for Ice Cream and Games
Making Ice & Ice Cream at Walney at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park. Cost $9. Two sessions are available on Sunday, July 16 -- 11 a.m. to noon and another from 6 to 7 p.m.