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Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole
Make a splash this summer at The Water Mine! The entire family will find something to enjoy from thrilling slides to fun sprays to a meandering lazy river.
The Water Mine draws a crowd (especially on weekends and holidays) — please prepare for lines and note that the water park can reach capacity. We recommend purchasing tickets online and arriving early. The Water Mine also may close early or lines may stall due to emergencies, capacity or weather conditions.
Please call 703-246-5929 in advance to determine the operational status when inclement weather is forecast. Email FCPAWaterMine@Fairfaxcounty.gov for more information.
The sensory friendly times at The Water Mine welcomes individuals and families who need spaces with reduced sensory input. Attend to experience limited capacity, reduced sounds and staff trained to respond to children with special needs. The Water Mine allows visitors to be fully immersed in water and louder water features are turned off during this event. Regular admission fees apply. Dates include:
Learn more about Fairfax County Park Authority’s other access and inclusion resources.
The Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole captures the excitement of the Old West's Gold Rush with attractions tailored for all ages. This family water park features more than an acre of:
There's something here for everyone!
Day of Admissions/Tickets to The Water Mine can be purchased in advance, online, over the phone or in person at The Water Mine.
Purchase tickets for the day of admission either online or in person at The Water Mine:
| Monday-Friday County/Non-County | Weekends/Holidays County/Non-County | |
|---|---|---|
| Over 48” Tall | $17.25 / $20 | $18.25 / $22 |
| Under 48” Tall | $14.25 / $20 | $15.25 / $22 |
| 2 Years & Under | FREE / FREE | FREE / FREE |
| Group Rate per individual (group of twenty (20) or more) | $13.50 / $14.50 | $ 15.75 / $16.75 |
| Single | $135 |
| Family of 2 | $214.25 |
| Each Additional Person | $78.50 |
Thank you for helping us ensure The Water Mine is a safe, accommodating space for everyone. Please visit the following pages to learn more about the park’s procedures and rules:
Water Mine Procedures and FAQs
Review the information on this page that outlines:
Review the rules for The Water Mine. When at the park, follow the instruction of our trained staff who are obligated to enforce the rules and regulations.
The mountain and slides are named for Pete the Prospector. According to Lake Fairfax legend, he staked his claim there in 1849, searching for gold. Sadly for Pete, his years of digging found only water. But now, with The Water Mine, the Park Authority is turning Pete's worthless old strike into the golden fun of summer.
Careen off covered wagons, float on wild animals and dash through showers tipped from water-filled ore carts. The activity pool is encircled by Rattlesnake River, a 725 foot lazy river you can enjoy a relaxing float as the current gently nudges you along. The centerpiece is Pete's Peak, a craggy mountain dotted with boarded up mine shafts and tunnels. Enjoy a slide down Big Pete and Little Pete, or experience the thrills of Prospectors Plummet with one of three 3-story waterslides!
Tenderfoot Pond, with its pint-sized slide and gentle bubblers, gives toddlers a perfect place for water play. Children will delight at the never-ending bubblers and spray fountains in Boomtown, a multi-level water playground, along with the interactive slides and additional interactive features in the tot spray pad area! The more adventurous can test their skills on Box Canyon Crossing, the log walk obstacle course. Teenagers can join a game of water volleyball or enjoy the thrill of Prospectors Plummet, and everyone will enjoy going with the flow in a tube on Rattlesnake River.
*The Water Mine may close early or lines may stall due to emergencies, capacity or weather conditions. Learn more in the Water Mine Procedures and FAQs.