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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Carousel Update at Frying Pan Farm Park

The carousel at Frying Pan Farm Park was permanently closed and removed following severe damage from the January 2026 winter storm. A new carousel is planned for the future. Learn more on the Fairfax County Park Foundation page.

In the meantime, wagon ride tours are available, and visitors looking for a carousel experience can explore other Fairfax County Park Authority carousel locations.


Upcoming Events

May
21
UPDATE: Event is SOLD OUT - Horseback Trail Ride
5:30PM, 21, (8-Adult) Hit the trail on horseback with a small group around Frying Pan…
May
21
UPDATE: Event is SOLD OUT - Horseback Trail Ride
7:00PM, 21, (8-Adult) Hit the trail on horseback with a small group around Frying Pan…
May
28
UPDATE: Event is SOLD OUT - Horseback Trail Ride
5:30PM, 28, (8-Adult) Hit the trail on horseback with a small group around Frying Pan…
May
28
UPDATE: Event is SOLD OUT - Horseback Trail Ride
7:00PM, 28, (8-Adult) Hit the trail on horseback with a small group around Frying Pan…
Jun
04
UPDATE: Event is SOLD OUT - Horseback Trail Ride
5:30PM, 04, (8-Adult) Hit the trail on horseback with a small group around Frying Pan…
Jun
04
UPDATE: Event is SOLD OUT - Horseback Trail Ride
7:00PM, 04, (8-Adult) Hit the trail on horseback with a small group around Frying Pan…

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. 

  • Maintenance Worker
  • Maintenance Custodial Worker
  • Outreach and Community Connections Leader
  • Visitor Services Assistant
  • Weekend Wagon Driver

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


Site Maps

Plan Your Visit

Download the Frying Pan Farm Park site and trail maps to explore the farm.
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Programs and Activities

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Field Trips

Kidwell Farm sign outside the farm's barn

Scouting

Smiling Girl Scouts meet and pet one of the park's draft horses

Birthdays

Volunteer holds a goat inside the Kidwell Farm barn

Programs / Activities

Classes and Camps
Events in the Park
Birthday Parties
Field Trips
Frying Pan On Your Own
Births/New Arrivals
Inaccessible
Wagon Rides
4-H Club
Fairfax County Carnival and Fair

Facilities / Rentals

Frying Pan HOME
Playground
Country Store
Equestrian Facilities
Kidwell Farm
Meeting House
Picnic Shelter
Rental Facilities
Schoolhouse
Visitor Center

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Contact Us
Friends of Frying Pan
Hours and Fees
Heritage Blogs
Internships
Park Location
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Volunteer
Ask a Historian
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