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

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Holiday Hours and Class Schedules

The table below can be expanded to show holiday hours; please click on the bar for each holiday to view hours. Please note that there are two tabs at the top. The default tab shows Holiday Hours for our facilities. If you would like information on the status of classes for each facility, please click on the “Holiday Class Schedule” tab at the top. If a day is not listed on a chart, then facilities and/or classes are operating under a normal schedule. This schedule may not reflect last-minute changes or cancellations; please call the facility directly to learn of any schedule updates.

Will your class be held on a holiday?

Classes are held at Rec Centers, nature centers, historic sites, horticultural centers, farms, Fairfax County Public Schools, administrative buildings and private business facilities. Not all facilities are available for classes on holidays. Your instructor should tell you about your class's schedule. Click on a holiday and use the reference table shown as a guide.

* Schedule may be modified.

♦ During holidays and school breaks, please check with your instructor for changes to the schedule listed above. 

♦ Drop-in Group Exercise classes are modified monthly. Check the site calendar for limited class offerings or activities on holidays.

♦ Classes scheduled to meet only one time on a holiday will meet as scheduled.
♦ Cub Run Rec Center does not hold swim classes on days when FCPS does not hold classes.  Cub Run Aqua Ex classes are held as scheduled.

♦ For classes at private business or non-FCPA locations, please contact the vendor or instructor directly for holiday class schedules.

2026 Holiday Hours

 

Martin Luther King Day
January 19, 2026

All Rec CentersOpen
Regular Hours
Lake Accotink
Visitor Center
Open
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Lake Fairfax
Visitor Center
Open
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Burke Lake
Visitor Center / Marina
Open
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed
Clemyjontri
Carousel
Closed
Colvin Run Mill
Sully Historic Site
Historic Sites
Closed
E.C. Lawrence
Hidden Oaks
Hidden Pond
Huntley Meadows
Nature Centers
Open
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Riverbend Park
Visitor Center
Open
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Frying Pan Farm Park
Farm / Visitor Center / Indoor Arena
Open
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Open
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Open
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Green Spring Gardens
Horticultural Center/ Historic House
Open
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed

 

 

Presidents Day
February 16, 2026

All Rec CentersOpen
Regular Hours
Lake Accotink
Visitor Center
Open
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Lake Fairfax
Visitor Center
Open
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Burke Lake
Visitor Center / Marina
Open
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed
Clemyjontri
Carousel
Closed
Colvin Run Mill
Sully Historic Site
Historic Sites
Closed
E.C. Lawrence
Hidden Oaks
Hidden Pond
Huntley Meadows
Nature Centers
Open
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Riverbend Park
Visitor Center
Open
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Frying Pan Farm Park
Farm / Visitor Center / Indoor Arena
Open
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Open
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Open
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Green Spring Gardens
Horticultural Center/ Historic House
Open
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed

 

Easter
April 5, 2026

All Rec CentersOpen
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Lake Accotink
Visitor Center
Open
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Lake Fairfax
Visitor Center
Open
11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Burke Lake
Visitor Center / Marina
Open
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Clemyjontri
Carousel
Closed
Colvin Run Mill
Sully Historic Site
Historic Sites
Open
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
E.C. Lawrence
Hidden Oaks
Hidden Pond
Huntley Meadows
Nature Centers
Open
12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Riverbend Park
Visitor Center
Open
12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Frying Pan Farm Park
Farm / Visitor Center / Indoor Arena
Open
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Open
9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Open
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Green Spring Gardens
Horticultural Center/ Historic House
Open
Noon - 4:30 p.m.
Open
Noon - 4:30 p.m.

 

Memorial Day
May 25, 2026

All Rec CentersOpen
5 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Drop-In ChildcareClosed
George Washington Rec CenterOpen
6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Lake Accotink
Visitor Center
Open
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Lake Fairfax
Visitor Center / Marina
Open
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Open
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Burke Lake
Visitor Center / Marina
Open
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Open
6 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Clemyjontri
Carousel
Open
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Colvin Run Mill
Sully Historic Site
Historic Sites
Closed
E.C. Lawrence
Hidden Oaks
Hidden Pond
Huntley Meadows
Nature Centers
Open
Noon - 5 p.m.
Riverbend Park
Visitor Center
Open
Noon - 5 p.m.
Frying Pan Farm Park
Farm / Visitor Center / Indoor Arena
Open
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Open
Noon - 5 p.m.
Open
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Green Spring Gardens
Horticultural Center/ Historic House
Open
Noon - 5 p.m.
Closed

 

Juneteenth
June 19, 2025

All Rec CentersOpen
Regular Hours
Drop-In ChildcareClosed
Lake Accotink
Visitor Center / Marina
Open
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Open
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Lake Fairfax
Visitor Center / Marina
Open
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Open
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Burke Lake
Visitor Center / Marina
Open
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Open
6 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Clemyjontri
Carousel
Open
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Colvin Run Mill
Sully Historic Site
Historic Sites
Open
Noon - 5 p.m.
E.C. Lawrence
Hidden Oaks
Hidden Pond
Huntley Meadows
Nature Centers
Open
Noon - 5 p.m.
Riverbend Park
Visitor Center
Open
Noon - 5 p.m.
Frying Pan Farm Park
Farm / Visitor Center / Indoor Arena
Open
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Open
Noon - 5 p.m.
Open
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Green Spring Gardens
Horticultural Center/ Historic House
Open
Noon - 5 p.m.

 

Observed Independence Day 
July 3, 2026

All Rec CentersOpen
5 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Mount Vernon Rec CentersOpen
7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Drop-In ChildcareClosed
George Washington Rec CenterOpen
6:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
All Golf CoursesFor Golf hours, visit the Golf Course Operating Status webpage.
Lake Accotink
Visitor Center / Marina
Open
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Open
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Lake Fairfax
Visitor Center / Marina
Open
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Open
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Burke Lake
Visitor Center / Marina
Open
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Open
6 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Clemyjontri
Carousel
Open
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Colvin Run Mill
Sully Historic Site
Historic Sites
Closed
E.C. Lawrence
Hidden Oaks
Hidden Pond
Huntley Meadows
Nature Centers
Closed
Riverbend Park
Visitor Center
Open
Noon - 5 p.m.
Frying Pan Farm Park
Farm / Visitor Center / Indoor Arena
Open
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Open
Noon - 5 p.m.
Open
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Green Spring Gardens
Horticultural Center/ Historic House
Closed

 

Labor Day 
September 7, 2026

All Rec CentersOpen
5 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Drop-In ChildcareClosed
George Washington Rec CenterOpen
6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Lake Accotink
Visitor Center / Marina
Open
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Open
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Lake Fairfax
Visitor Center / Marina
Open
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Open
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Burke Lake
Visitor Center / Marina
Open
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Open
6 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Clemyjontri
Carousel
Open
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Colvin Run Mill
Sully Historic Site
Historic Sites
Closed
E.C. Lawrence
Hidden Oaks
Hidden Pond
Huntley Meadows
Nature Centers
Closed
Riverbend Park
Visitor Center
Closed
Frying Pan Farm Park
Farm / Visitor Center / Indoor Arena
Open
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Open
Noon - 5 p.m.
Open
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Green Spring Gardens
Horticultural Center/ Historic House
Closed

 

Election Day 
November 3, 2026

All Rec CentersOpen
Regular Hours
Drop-In ChildcareOpen
Lake Accotink
Visitor Center / Marina
Open
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed
Lake Fairfax
Visitor Center / Marina
Open
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed
Burke Lake
Visitor Center / Marina
Open
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed
Clemyjontri
Carousel
Closed
Colvin Run Mill
Sully Historic Site
Historic Sites
Closed
E.C. Lawrence
Hidden Oaks
Hidden Pond
Huntley Meadows
Nature Centers
Closed
Riverbend Park
Visitor Center
Closed
Frying Pan Farm Park
Farm / Visitor Center / Indoor Arena
Open
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
ClosedOpen
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Green Spring Gardens
Horticultural Center/ Historic House
Closed

 

Veterans Day
November 11, 2026

All Rec CentersOpen
Regular Hours
Drop-In ChildcareOpen
Lake Accotink
Visitor Center / Marina
Open
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed
Lake Fairfax
Visitor Center / Marina
Open
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed
Burke Lake
Visitor Center / Marina
Open
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed
Clemyjontri
Carousel
Closed
Colvin Run Mill
Sully Historic Site
Historic Sites
Closed
E.C. Lawrence
Hidden Oaks
Hidden Pond
Huntley Meadows
Nature Centers
Open
Noon - 5 p.m.
Riverbend Park
Visitor Center
Open
Noon - 5 p.m.
Frying Pan Farm Park
Farm / Visitor Center / Indoor Arena
Open
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Open
Noon - 5 p.m.
Open
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Green Spring Gardens
Horticultural Center/ Historic House
Open
11 am. - 4 p.m.

 

Thanksgiving Day
November 26, 2026

All Rec CentersOpen
6 a.m. - Noon
Drop-In ChildcareClosed
All Golf CoursesClosed
Lake Accotink
Visitor Center / Marina
Closed
Lake Fairfax
Visitor Center / Marina
Closed
Burke Lake
Visitor Center / Marina
Closed
Clemyjontri
Carousel
Closed
Colvin Run Mill
Sully Historic Site
Historic Sites
Closed
E.C. Lawrence
Hidden Oaks
Hidden Pond
Huntley Meadows
Nature Centers
Closed
Riverbend Park
Visitor Center
Closed
Frying Pan Farm Park
Farm / Visitor Center / Indoor Arena
Closed
Green Spring Gardens
Horticultural Center/ Historic House
Closed

 

Day After Thanksgiving
November 27, 2026

All Rec CentersOpen
Regular Hours
Drop-In ChildcareClosed
All Golf CoursesNormal Operating Hours
Lake Accotink
Visitor Center
Open
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Lake Fairfax
Visitor Center
Closed
Burke Lake
Visitor Center
Closed
Clemyjontri
Carousel
Closed
Colvin Run Mill
Sully Historic Site
Historic Sites
Closed
E.C. Lawrence
Hidden Oaks
Hidden Pond
Huntley Meadows
Nature Centers
Closed
Riverbend Park
Visitor Center
Closed
Frying Pan Farm Park
Farm / Visitor Center / Indoor Arena
Open
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Open
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Open
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Green Spring Gardens
Horticultural Center/ Historic House
Closed

 

Christmas Eve
December 24, 2026

All Rec CentersOpen
5 a.m. - Noon
Drop-In ChildcareClosed
All Golf CoursesFor Golf hours, visit the Golf Course Operating Status webpage.
Lake Accotink
Visitor Center / Marina
Closed
Lake Fairfax
Visitor Center / Marina
Closed
Burke Lake
Visitor Center / Marina
Closed
Clemyjontri
Carousel
Closed
Colvin Run Mill
Sully Historic Site
Historic Sites
Closed
E.C. Lawrence
Hidden Oaks
Hidden Pond
Huntley Meadows
Nature Centers
Closed
Riverbend Park
Visitor Center
Closed
Frying Pan Farm Park
Farm / Visitor Center / Indoor Arena
Closed
Green Spring Gardens
Horticultural Center/ Historic House
Closed

 

Christmas Day
December 25, 2026

All Rec CentersClosed
Drop-In ChildcareClosed
All Golf CoursesClosed
Lake Accotink
Visitor Center / Marina
Closed
Lake Fairfax
Visitor Center / Marina
Closed
Burke Lake
Visitor Center / Marina
Closed
Clemyjontri
Carousel
Closed
Colvin Run Mill
Sully Historic Site
Historic Sites
Closed
E.C. Lawrence
Hidden Oaks
Hidden Pond
Huntley Meadows
Nature Centers
Closed
Riverbend Park
Visitor Center
Closed
Frying Pan Farm Park
Farm / Visitor Center / Indoor Arena
Closed
Green Spring Gardens
Horticultural Center/ Historic House
Closed

 

New Year's Eve
December 31, 2026

All Rec CentersOpen
5 a.m. - 4 p.m.
All Golf CoursesFor Golf hours, visit the Golf Course Operating Status webpage.
Lake Accotink
Visitor Center
Open
11 a.m. - Noon
Lake Fairfax
Visitor Center
Open
10 a.m. - Noon
Burke Lake
Visitor Center
Open
11 a.m. - Noon
Clemyjontri
Carousel
Closed
Colvin Run Mill
Sully Historic Site
Historic Sites
ClosedSully
Open
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
E.C. Lawrence
Hidden Oaks
Hidden Pond
Huntley Meadows
Nature Centers
Closed
Riverbend Park
Visitor Center
Closed
Frying Pan Farm Park
Farm / Visitor Center / Indoor Arena
Open
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Open
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Open
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Green Spring Gardens
Horticultural Center/ Historic House
Open
Noon - 4:30 p.m.
Closed

2026 Holiday Class Schedules

 

Martin Luther King Day
January 19, 2026

Rec Centers
Land & Fitness Classes
Classes held as scheduled
Rec Centers
Aquatic Classes
Classes held as scheduled
No Cub Run Classes
Resource Management Programs at ParksClasses held as scheduled
Lakefront ParksClasses held as scheduled
Classes at SchoolsNo Classes
Rec Centers Drop-in Group Exercise*Classes held as scheduled

 

President’s Day
February 16, 2026

Rec Centers
Land & Fitness Classes
Classes held as scheduled
Rec Centers
Aquatic Classes
Classes held as scheduled
No Cub Run Classes
Resource Management Programs at ParksClasses held as scheduled
Lakefront ParksClasses held as scheduled
Classes at SchoolsNo Classes
Rec Centers Drop-in Group Exercise*Classes held as scheduled

 

FCPS Spring Break 
March 30-April 3, 2026

Rec Centers
Land & Fitness Classes
No Classes
Rec Centers
Aquatic Classes
Optional Water Exercise & Specialty Classes
Resource Management Programs at ParksClasses held as scheduled
Lakefront ParksCamps and Merit Badge Programs
Classes at SchoolsNo Classes
Rec Centers Drop-in Group Exercise*Classes held as scheduled

 

Easter Sunday
April 5, 2026

Rec Centers
Land & Fitness Classes
No Classes
Rec Centers
Aquatic Classes
No Sat/Sun Classes
Resource Management Programs at ParksVaries
Lakefront ParksNo Classes
Classes at SchoolsNo Classes
Rec Centers Drop-in Group ExerciseNo Classes

 

Memorial Day
May 23-25, 2026

Rec Centers
Land & Fitness Classes
No Classes
Rec Centers
Aquatic Classes
No Classes
Resource Management Programs at ParksClasses held as scheduled
Lakefront ParksClasses held as scheduled
Classes at SchoolsNo Classes
Rec Centers Drop-in Group Exercise*Classes held as scheduled

 

Juneteenth 
Friday June 19, 2026

Rec Centers
Land & Fitness Classes
Classes held as scheduled
Rec Centers
Aquatic Classes
Classes held as scheduled
No Cub Run Classes
Resource Management Programs at ParksClasses held as scheduled
Lakefront ParksClasses held as scheduled
Classes at SchoolsNo Classes
Rec Centers Drop-in Group Exercise*Classes held as scheduled
Drop-in ChildcareClosed on June 19

 

Observed Independence Day 
July 3, 2026

Rec Centers
Land & Fitness Classes
No Classes
Rec Centers
Aquatic Classes
No Classes
Resource Management Programs at ParksVaries
Lakefront ParksNo Classes
Classes at SchoolsNo Classes
Rec Centers Drop-in Group Exercise*Classes held as scheduled

 

July 4-July 5 Saturday/Sunday

Rec Centers
Land & Fitness Classes
No Classes
Rec Centers
Aquatic Classes
Classes held as scheduled
Resource Management Programs at ParksClasses held as scheduled
Lakefront ParksClasses held as scheduled
Classes at SchoolsNo Classes
Rec Centers Drop-in Group Exercise*Classes held as scheduled

 

Labor Day
September 5-7, 2026

Rec Centers
Land & Fitness Classes
No Classes
Rec Centers
Aquatic Classes
No Classes
Resource Management Programs at ParksClasses held as scheduled
Lakefront ParksClasses held as scheduled
Classes at SchoolsNo Classes
Rec Centers Drop-in Group Exercise*Classes held as scheduled

 

Indigenous Peoples Day 
October 12, 2026

Rec Centers
Land & Fitness Classes
Classes held as scheduled
Rec Centers
Aquatic Classes
Classes held as scheduled
Resource Management Programs at ParksClasses held as scheduled
Lakefront ParksClasses held as scheduled
Classes at SchoolsNo Classes
Rec Centers Drop-in Group Exercise*Classes held as scheduled

 

Veteran’s Day 
November 11, 2026

Rec Centers
Land & Fitness Classes
Classes held as scheduled
Rec Centers
Aquatic Classes
Classes held as scheduled
No Cub Run Classes
Resource Management Programs at ParksClasses held as scheduled
Lakefront ParksClasses held as scheduled
Classes at SchoolsNo Classes
Rec Centers Drop-in Group Exercise*Classes held as scheduled

 

Thanksgiving Day 
November 26, 2026

Rec Centers
Land & Fitness Classes
No Classes
Rec Centers
Aquatic Classes
No Classes
Resource Management Programs at ParksClasses held as scheduled
Lakefront ParksNo Classes
Classes at SchoolsNo Classes
Rec Centers Drop-in Group Exercise*Classes held as scheduled

 

After Thanksgiving Weekend 
November 27-29, 2026

Rec Centers
Land & Fitness Classes
No Classes
Rec Centers
Aquatic Classes
No Classes
Optional Specialty Classes
Resource Management Programs at ParksClasses held as scheduled
Lakefront ParksClasses held as scheduled
Classes at SchoolsNo Classes
Rec Centers Drop-in Group Exercise*Classes held as scheduled

 

Christmas Eve 
December 24, 2026

Rec Centers
Land & Fitness Classes
No Classes
Rec Centers
Aquatic Classes
No Classes
Resource Management Programs at ParksNo Classes
Lakefront ParksNo Classes
Classes at SchoolsNo Classes
Rec Centers Drop-in Group Exercise*Modified Schedule - Please Check Calendar for Specific Details.

 

Christmas Day
December 25, 2026

Rec Centers
Land & Fitness Classes
No Classes
Rec Centers
Aquatic Classes
No Classes
Resource Management Programs at ParksNo Classes
Lakefront ParksNo Classes
Classes at SchoolsNo Classes
Rec Centers Drop-in Group ExerciseNo Classes

 

After Christmas weekend 
December 26-27, 2026

Rec Centers
Land & Fitness Classes
No Classes
Rec Centers
Aquatic Classes
No Classes
Resource Management Programs at ParksNo Classes
Lakefront ParksNo Classes
Classes at SchoolsNo Classes
Rec Centers Drop-in Group ExerciseNo Classes

 

New Year's Eve
December 31, 2026

Rec Centers
Land & Fitness Classes
No Classes
Rec Centers
Aquatic Classes
No Classes
Optional Specialty Classes
Resource Management Programs at ParksNo Classes
Lakefront ParksNo Classes
Classes at SchoolsNo Classes
Rec Centers Drop-in Group Exercise*Classes held as scheduled
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