Frying Pan Farm Park

CONTACT INFORMATION: Park open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Kidwell Farm open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Facility Hours vary.
703-437-9101 TTY 711
Farm and Equestrian: 2709 West Ox Road; Visitor Center: 2739 West Ox Road
Herndon, Virginia
Teresa Reynolds
Park Manager

Frying Pan Farm Park

Preserving 20th century farm life

Frying Pan preserves and interprets farm life of the 1920s to 1950s. Welcome to one of the most popular parks in Fairfax County.

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Upcoming Featured Events

May
03
10:00AM, (2-Adult) Watch sheep shearing and antique farm equipment demonstrations. See…
May
08
9:45AM, (2-3 yrs.) Join us to learn about a different element of farm life each week.…
May
08
12:30PM, (13-Adult) Learn modern quilt construction basics. Subjects covered include…
May
09
5:00PM, (2-Adult) Enjoy an intimate after-hours experience at the farm as day turns to…
May
16
5:00PM, (2-Adult) Enjoy an intimate after-hours experience at the farm as day turns to…
May
26
9:30AM, (7-14 yrs.) Our farmers make taking care of the animals look easy. Here is your…

 

Exploring our Historic Meeting House and Grounds 

Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Frying Pan Farm Park, Free event, registration recommended 

  • Uncover stories of free and enslaved African Americans  
  • Learn how Black congregants fought for greater freedoms  
  • Explore how they built a thriving community after emancipation 
  • Join tours through the church, grounds and former Lee house site 

First time visiting?  Please do not feed our farm animals.

That can cause illness and expensive vet visits. Please respect the animals on our working farm, and enjoy our classes, events, activities and rides.


Job Openings

View job details and application information for openings at Frying Pan Farm Park.

Visit Resource Management Division Jobs to view the below job opportunities. 

  • Store Operations Staff (Part-time year-round) (benefits eligible)
  • Maintenance Worker

For other park employment opportunities, visit the Park Authority jobs page.


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