Lake Accotink Park

CONTACT INFORMATION: Park hours: Dawn to dusk daily. Office hours:10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
703-569-3464 TTY 711
7500 Accotink Park Road
Springfield, VA 22150
Dan Grulke
Site Manager

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Scavenger Hunt Adventure at the Lake

08/23/2025 10:00 am

(4-Adult) Join a naturalist to learn about various nature topics that relate to the lake depending on the season. Then go on a scavenger hunt adventure to find different related objects around the lake and collect a small themed prize.

Campfire Fridays

08/29/2025 8:00 pm

(5-Adult) Join us for an evening campfire the whole family can enjoy. Explore the wonders of our natural world through nature walks, interactive activities and animal presentations. Includes s’mores. Topics vary by date. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Hike with a Naturalist

09/07/2025 9:00 am to 09/07/2025 10:00 am

(8-Adult) Join our park naturalist on a hike and explore wild plants and animals throughout the trails. Learn how to use the iNaturalist app to take pictures of things you find along the way. Smart phones, cameras and binoculars welcome. Each hike will feature a different theme and may include:…

Yoga & Walking at Lake Accotink

09/13/2025 8:00 am

(13-Adult) Manage your stress and rejuvenate your spirit in the natural beauty and sounds of Lake Accotink Park. Take an invigorating walk while exploring nature and merge fitness and mindfulness. The physical and mental benefits combining of yoga and walking may help reduce stress, build agility, and strengthen self- awareness. All classes meet outdoors. No previous…

Bug Fest

09/20/2025 10:00 am

(4-Adult) Celebrate all things bugs with the whole family at our creepy-crawly adventure. Games and activities include insect safaris, live insects, insect collections, log rolling, soil stations, bug walks, critter talks, bug science and crafts to make your own bug. Use technology to explore the world of insects. Children must be accompanied by a registered…

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