The Turner FarmPLEASE NOTE: The Turner Farm riding arena and round pen will be closed for maintenance on Thursday, November 5th and Friday, November 6th. The areas will reopen by 1pm on Saturday, November 7th. The cross country course will remain open during that time.
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. The Conceptual Development Plan for Turner Farm provides background information and planning details. 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! ObservatoryThe 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.
Turner Farm Equestrian FacilitiesThe equestrian facilities completed in June 2009 provide much needed public riding facilities:
For more information on the equestrian facilities and programs at Turner Farm, call 703-388-2807. Playground/Picnic Area
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