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 Events

Apr
24
Campfire Fridays
7:00PM, 24, (5-Adult) Join us for an evening campfire the whole family can enjoy.…
Apr
29
Animal Feeding
5:30PM, 29, (3-Adult) It's dinner time at the nature center and worms and insects are…
May
13
Animal Feeding
5:30PM, 13, (3-Adult) It's dinner time at the nature center and worms and insects are…
May
15
Campfire Fridays
7:00PM, 15, (5-Adult) Join us for an evening campfire the whole family can enjoy.…
May
17
Community Open House
3:00PM, 17, (All Ages) After experiencing a sampler of our hands-on activities, guided…
May
31
Cell Phone Photography
4:00PM, 31, (13-Adult) Smartphones have tremendous power to take great photos if you…

Hidden Pond Shelters Now Available to Rent

Shelters are available for reservation. If unreserved and not in use for Park Authority programs, they are open for public use.

Reserve Your Shelter

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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Welcome to Hidden Pond

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Birdwatching
Birthdays
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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