The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority (NOVA Parks) invites you to join us for a celebration to mark the completion of the rebuilt Occoquan Regional Park.

The centerpiece of the new park is the Jean R. Packard Center. This new building with its soaring architecture features ‘The River View,’ an elegant event space for groups of over 300 with scenic views of the Occoquan River. ‘The 1608 Room,’ featuring interpretive elements that commemorate the first European/Native American interactions in our region, when Captain John Smith of the Jamestown Colony explored the Chesapeake and Potomac and traded with native peoples on the Occoquan. ‘Brickmakers Café,’ a casual dining venue with a patio overlooks the river. The Brickmakers name comes from the historic brick kilns on the site that were part of the prison complex in the early 20th century. The entire building is also a unique feature with its LEED Gold certification for environmental design.

Other elements of the new park include a 5K paved loop trail going by all the shelters, a new bridge, a new large group shelter, a new playground, a new seawall and plaza area, and much more. By 2020 a memorial to the suffragists will be added.

Afternoon Schedule of Events on June 23rd:

• 2:30 – 5:00: numerous community organizations with displays and booths along the plaza area in front of the Jean R. Packard Center. Moon bounces and other play features will also be open to the public.
• 4:30: Ribbon Cutting in front of the Jean R. Packard Center, outside the 1608 Room.
• 5:00: Dedication of the New Occoquan Park before the free concert.
• 5:15: Free Concert by popular cover band ‘Junk Food' in front of 'Brickmakers Cafe.'

Saturday, June 23, 2018
Occoquan Regional Park
9751 Ox Road
Lorton, VA 22079