Park Authority

CONTACT INFORMATION: Open during regular business hours 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
703-324-8700 TTY 711
12055 Government Center Pkwy.
Fairfax, Virginia 22035
Jai Cole
Executive Director

Lake Accotink Park

Lake Accotink - Experience solitude

It’s hard to believe that the beltway is less than a mile away when you’re standing on the tranquil and quiet shores of Lake Accotink Park. This 476-acre park provides excellent opportunities to relax, learn, and enjoy the natural resources of both Lake Accotink and Accotink Creek. In addition to trail systems and waterfront activities Lake Accotink Park offers many family-friendly activities including, picnic areas, class, camps, and special events.

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Upcoming Featured Events

May
01
Homeschool at the Lake - Spring
9:30AM, (7-12 years) This program for school-aged children focuses on the natural and…
May
03
Dye It Up
9:00AM, (5-Adult) Learn to make and use natural dyes to transform your white shirts…
May
03
Lake Life
11:00AM, (4-adult) Meet a naturalist and explore the lake. Join as we search for and…
May
04
Birding by Kayak-Single
8:00AM, (13-Adult) Enjoy a naturalist-led birding trip by kayak. Park Authority lakes…
May
08
Nature Kayaking
6:00PM, (12-Adult) Paddle with a naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna that…
May
10
Kayaking Skills
10:00AM, (12-Adult) This course is designed to complement the Kayaking Basics Class and…

Task Force on the Future of Lake Accotink

The Task Force on the Future of Lake Accotink was convened in the spring of 2023 to review and consider Fairfax County staff’s recommendation that the lake not be dredged.

Follow the work of the Task Force for the Future of Lake Accotink

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Facilities and activities vary with the season and include bike rentals, canoe and pedal boat rentals, boat launch, fishing, nine-green double-holed miniature golf course, antique carousel, snack bar, pavilion shelters and picnic areas with grills (some areas may be reserved, call 703-324-8732), restrooms, playground, sand volleyball court and basketball court. Situated along the Cross County Trail, the park has a four-mile loop, natural-surface hiking/biking trail. Loop trail users please note: The trail section by the dam frequently floods during rain events and there is no bypass.

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