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TextNature Centers - Hidden Oaks, Hidden Pond, Huntley Meadows, Riverbend, Walney, Ellanor C. Lawrence
The surrounding park features a nature trail, a playground, picnic shelter, ballfields, and the Fred M. Packard Center. Admission is free. Holiday Hours
| Normal Hours Weekdays |
Normal Hours Weekends |
Winter Hours* Weekdays |
Winter Hours* Weekends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9-5, closed Tuesdays | 12-5 | 11-4, closed Tuesdays | 11-4 |
| *Winter Hours = December, January, February >>> HOLIDAY HOURS | |||
Directions: Hidden Oaks may be reached by taking Beltway Exit 52B which is Little River Turnpike or Route 236 east to the first traffic light at Hummer Road. Turn left on Hummer Road and then left at the park entrance.
For more information about Hidden Oaks Nature Center call 703-941-1065.
| Normal Hours Weekdays |
Normal Hours Weekends |
Winter Hours* Weekdays |
Winter Hours* Weekends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9-5, closed Tuesdays | 12-5 | 11-4, closed Tuesdays | 11-4 |
| *Winter Hours = December, January, February >>> HOLIDAY HOURS | |||
Directions: Hidden Pond may be reached by taking Route 95 south from Beltway Exit 57A to west on Old Keene Mill Road. Cross Rolling Road and turn left at the next light onto Greeley Boulevard and follow three blocks to the park entrance at the end of the street.
NOTE: There are TWO Greeley Boulevards. You must turn onto Greeley Blvd. where it intersects with Keene Mill Road approximately 1/4 mile west of Rolling Road.
For more information about Hidden Pond Nature Center call 703-451-9588.
The visitor center includes an auditorium and exhibit hall, admission is free. A naturalist is always available when the center is open to answer questions. Holiday Hours
| Normal Hours Weekdays |
Normal Hours Weekends |
Winter Hours* Weekdays |
Winter Hours* Weekends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9-5, closed Tuesdays | 12-5 March-mid April 9-5 mid April-late June 9-1 July-Aug 9-5 Sept.-Oct 12-5 Nov- Dec. |
9-4 closed Tues. | 12-5 |
| *Winter Hours = December, January, February >>> HOLIDAY HOURS | |||
Directions: Huntley Meadows Park may be reached by taking Beltway Exit 177A which is Richmond Highway or Route 1 south for three and a half miles to a right on Lockheed Boulevard. The park entrance is approximately three blocks down on the left at Harrison Lane.
For more information about Huntley Meadows Park call 703-768-2525. Follow this link for Volunteer opportunities.
RIVERBEND PARK is located at
8700 Potomac Hills Street in Great Falls. Enjoy over 400 acres of
forest, meadows, ponds and streams bordering the Potomac River.
Numerous resident and migrant birds and spectacular wildflowers are
highlights. A pavilion is available for reservations on a first-come,
first served basis, starting April 1. Other facilities include picnic
tables and a boat ramp for private launches. (Details and restrictions
posted at the ramp). Swimming is
prohibited in the river. Gates open 7am to dusk,
hours posted. The gate is locked at closing time.
Staff now conducts programs at two locations in Riverbend Park. The nature center is located at 8814 Jeffery Road and is open only for scheduled programs, groups and appointments; call 703-759-9018. The visitor center is located at 8700 Potomac Hills Street. The visitor center has live animals, seasonal exhibits, a nature library and a naturalist on duty during open hours. Holiday Hours
| Normal Hours Weekdays |
Normal Hours Weekends |
Winter Hours* Weekdays |
Winter Hours* Weekends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor Center 9-5, closed Tuesdays | Visitor Center 12-5 | Visitor Center 11-4, closed Tuesdays | Visitor Center 11-4 |
| *Winter Hours = December, January, February >>> HOLIDAY HOURS | |||
For more information about Riverbend Park call 703-759-9018.
Directions: Riverbend Park may be reached by taking Beltway Exit 44 which is Georgetown Pike west to a right on River Bend Road. From Riverbend Road turn right on Jeffery Road and follow for approximately 1 mile to the park entrance.
| Normal Hours Weekdays |
Normal Hours Weekends |
Winter Hours* Weekdays |
Winter Hours* Weekends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9-5, closed Tuesdays | 12-5 | 11-4, closed Tuesdays | 11-4 |
| *Winter Hours = December, January, February >>> HOLIDAY HOURS | |||
During the summer months, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park hosts Arts in the Parks, a free children's entertainment series held Saturday mornings.
Directions: Walney Visitor Center in Ellanor C. Lawrence Park may be reached by taking Beltway Exit 49 for Route 66 west. Follow Route 66 for eleven miles to Exit 53B which is Route 28 north (Sully Road). From Route 28, make an immediate right onto Walney Road. The visitor center is one mile up on the left.
The telephone number at Walney Visitor Center is 703-631-0013.
CUB RUN RECENTER is located at
4630 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. It is the first RECenter to feature
a Nature
Program with a resident naturalist. Classes and programs take
advantage of the nearby newly acquired lands of Sully Woodlands and
local natural surface trails along the beautiful Cub Run Stream Valley
and nearby wetland mitigation area with the naturalist as a guide.
The Nature Program inludes children's classes, family programs, summer nature camps, scout badges, school field trips and in-depth nature study for adults.
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