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EVENTS CALENDAR The Turner Farm 925 Springvale Rd. Great Falls, VA 22066 Map/Directions The Turner Farm offers a unique mix of educational and recreational facilities: Celestial telescope and educational facilities Horseback riding and jumping facilities Totlot, picnic area, trails and nature observation This peaceful and serene 52-acre park is located on the site of a former dairy farm. Its rolling pastures and dairy barn complement the semi-rural community of Great Falls, Virginia. The land was saved from development by a public/private partnership started in 1994 to "Save-the-Farm." Private donations and volunteer efforts continue to supplement the Park Authority's limited budget for this facility. Location: The Turner Farm is located at the intersection of Georgetown Pike (Route 193) and Springvale Road (Route 674) in Great Falls, Virginia, within the Dranesville District. The park entrance is on Springvale Road. Hours of Operation: The park is open dawn to dusk except for speciality, after-hours events hosted only on Friday nights by the Annalemma Society. Visit the Analemma Society website (www.analemma.org) for a schedule of astronomy events. There are no entrance fees and no onsite park staff. Questions? Comments? Send us a note! Turner Farm Equestrian Facilities Turner Farm Equestrian Events 4/29/12 Turner Farm CT & Dressage Schooling Show Hunter Schooling Shows at Turner Farm This former dairy farm includes almost 40 acres of open fields enclosed by perimeter fencing and is open for general riding. Features include: a novice level cross country course complete with water, ditch and bank complexes a round pen a large multi-purpose outdoor arena (200’ x 300’) with all-weather footing, stadium jumps and dressage markers Use of the equestrian facilities is free, and reservations are not required. The facilities are available from dawn to dusk daily. Turner Farm Park does not have horses for rent; you need to bring your own. There are no onsite boarding facilities or lesson programs. Riders must park their trailers on the asphalt lot and walk a short distance along the stonedust trail to the arena or take a longer route through the cross country course. For more information on the equestrian facilities and programs at Turner Farm, call 703-388-2807. Observatory The Analemma Society, a non-profit organization, has a partnership agreement with the Park Authority to develop recreational and educational astronomy programs at Turner Farm. The Society raises money to support these programs through a network of volunteers that range from individuals to public schools to universities. "The view through a telescope stimulates our imagination in a way nothing else can.... In this age of outer space travel, our future depends upon an appreciation and understanding of our celestial neighbors. This unique opportunity is available on this site." -- Charles H. Olin, founder of the Analemma Society Playground/Picnic Area A playground for small children is now available at the end of the paved parking lot. The Great Falls Lions Club sponsored this playground with a generous donation. Other planned community facilities include: A picnic pavilion Jogging and walking trails Bird habitat and observation areas A Founder's Wall (a low, landscaped wall of engraved bricks to recognize contributors to the park - donations are still being accepted.)