Burke Lake Park

CONTACT INFORMATION: Park grounds are open from sunrise to sunset. Information Office open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
703-323-6600 TTY 711
7315 Ox Road
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
Keith O’Connor
Site Manager

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Family Fishing

07/27/2025 7:30 am

(5-Adult) Join a naturalist to learn the basics of fishing while enjoying the beauty of the lakefront. Gain a better understanding of not only how to fish, but also how we can better connect with the natural world while participating in recreational activities, such as fishing. Rod and bait will be provided. Participants 16 and older must have a valid Virginia fishing…

Campfire Saturdays

08/02/2025 8:00 pm to 08/02/2025 9:30 pm

(4-Adult) Join us for an evening campfire the whole family can enjoy. During the program we will explore the wonders of our natural world. Our programs may include nature walks, interactive activities, animal presentations, or other opportunities to learn about nature and our place in it. Includes s’mores. Topics vary by date. Children must be…

Born in the Wild Walk

08/10/2025 10:30 am

(4-Adult) Walk with a naturalist to learn about how animal parents help keep their babies safe during the summer. Discover the various adaptations these babies have to keep them hidden from predators and other dangers in the wild. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Campfire Saturdays - Stargazing

08/16/2025 8:00 pm

(3-Adult) Enjoy a stroll along the lake shores and learn about the constellations, their stories and other night-sky features. Our astronomical naturalist will identify the stars and will have some telescopes to use. The program concludes with a campfire. S'mores ingredients provided. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Lake Life

08/17/2025 10:30 am

(4-adult) Meet a naturalist and explore the lake. Join as we search for and learn more about the creatures who call the lake home including reptiles, amphibians, and macroinvertebrates. Bring old shoes that can get wet and muddy.

Birds and Beans

08/24/2025 8:00 am to 08/24/2025 9:30 am

(12-Adult) Enjoy a hot cup of coffee while you hike with a naturalist and look for birds. The program will begin with a short discussion of the concept of bird-friendly coffee. To reduce waste, please bring your own mug to fill. Tea and hot cocoa options will also be available.

Nature Kayaking

08/29/2025 5:00 pm

(12-Adult) Paddle with a naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna that call the lake their home. Find out what’s growing along the lake’s edge, who likes to wade in the water and what might be swimming underneath you. Single kayaks and all equipment provided.

Searching for Forest Friends

08/30/2025 1:00 pm

(4-Adult) Join a naturalist as you adventure through the park forests looking for signs of wildlife. Learn how to identify key plant species that are important to our native animals and insects, while also honing your observational skills to see what signs wildlife might have left behind.

Campfire Skills

08/31/2025 10:00 am

(5-Adult) Learn all about building a campfire. Practice starting a fire without matches and stay for a demonstration.

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