Lake Accotink Park

Fairfax County, Virginia

CONTACT INFORMATION:

703-569-3464
TTY 711

7500 Accotink Park Road
Springfield, VA 22150

Christopher Goldbecker,
Lakefront Parks Manager

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Lake Accotink Carousel

Operating Status

Marinas/Amusements may close early or be put on hold due to weather conditions. Please call in advance to determine the operational status when inclement weather has occurred or is forecasted to occur.

Under ConstructionNOTICE:

Accotink Playground Temporarily Closed: Due to safety concerns we have closed the playground until it can be repaired. Unfortunately, supply chain issues prevent us with knowing a reopening date.

Accotink Trail Temporarily Closed: A section of trail near the dam and in front of the spillway will be closed through Spring 2023 as we construct a new bridge. Click the link below to learn about alternate routes to circumnavigate the lake. The Cross County Trail is unaffected by this construction and will remain open.

Alternate Routes

Thank you for your patience.

Lake Accotink Carousel

LAKE ACCOTINK CAROUSEL IS CLOSED FOR THE SEASON. SEE YOU IN 2021!

Hours of Operation

April 2 – May 22
11 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Weekends only

August 20 – September 5
11 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Weekends only

September 10 – September 25
11 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Weekends only

October 1 – October 30
11 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Weekends only

RIDES:
Weekdays - $3 per person
Weekends - $4 per person

After-Hour/Season Rental Fee (Per Hour)2 $ 100

2The after-hour/season hourly rental fee is applied in addition to the established per person ride fee for rentals occurring during non-operating hours/season.

For years the 26-horse antique carousel has been a favorite of area children. Built between 1937 and 1945, the carousel was purchased by the Park Authority in 1978 from Fairhill Farm antiques. The horses are handcarved and constructed out of wood and cast-aluminum.  The horses are painted in whimsical colors and designs that appeal to children and adults alike.  The carousel runs every 30 minutes when the marina is open.

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