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

Hidden Pond Nature Center

A quiet woodland in Springfield

Undisturbed woodland, quiet trails, splashing streams and a tranquil pond. These are reasons to visit Hidden Pond Nature Center, a neighborhood haven filled with natural wonders.

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Upcoming Featured Events

Oct

06
Campfire Fridays

6:30PM, (5-Adult) Join us for an evening campfire the whole family can enjoy. Explore…

Oct

09
Pohick Creek Exploration

12:00PM, (8-12 years) Join a park staff member at our wonderful creek where they can…

Oct

16
Pohick Jr.

5:00PM, (6-8 years) This program focuses on the same types of topics as our popular…

Nov

04
Fall Nature Appreciation & Celebration

1:00PM, (3-Adult) November is National Gratitude Month. Learn why we appreciate trees,…

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Field Trips

Grade schoolers try to net small animals in a pond

Scouting

Young girl wearing Girl Scout sash

Birthdays

A birthday cake with lit candles

Group Fees

There is a fee for groups of 12 or more visiting the site. Please contact the site ahead of time to pay the fee at fcpahiddenpond@fairfaxcounty.gov.

  • $30 per group (12-60 people)
  • $1 per additional person over 60 people

Hidden Pond Almanac

Hidden Pond Almanac for this month: Natural events, happenings and fearless predictions based upon 40 years of observations at the park.

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Birdwatching
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Campfires
Classes and Camps
Events in the Park
Field Trips
Hidden Pond On Your Own
Plants and Wildlife
Pohick Rangers
Scouts

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