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

Frying Pan Farm Park

Preserving 20th century farm life

Frying Pan preserves and interprets farm life of the 1920s to 1950s. Welcome to one of the most popular parks in Fairfax County.

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Upcoming Events

Jan
01
First Sunrise Hike of the Year
6:30AM, 01, (4-adult) Take a hike with a naturalist in the early morning to view the…
Jan
01
First Sunset Hike of the Year
4:00PM, 01, (4-Adult) Take a hike with a naturalist in the evening to view the stunning…
Jan
02
Sensory Friendly Time at Cub Run Rec Center Leisure Pool
11:00AM, 02, Sensory friendly times at the Cub Run Rec Center Leisure Pool …
Jan
02
Planet Adventure Night
6:00PM, 02, (6-Adult) This program is a tour of the planets and moons of our Solar…
Jan
03
To Build a Fire
11:00AM, 03, (4-Adult) Learn the science and art of building a fire and then test your…
Jan
03
Bird Bingo
11:00AM, 03, (3-Adult) Explore the trails with a naturalist to learn about the different…

First time visiting?  Please do not feed our farm animals.

That can cause illness and expensive vet visits. Please respect the animals on our working farm, and enjoy our classes, events, activities and rides.


Job Openings

View job details and application information for openings at Frying Pan Farm Park.

Visit Resource Management Division Jobs to view the below job opportunities. 

  • Maintenance Worker

For other park employment opportunities, visit the Park Authority jobs page.


Site Maps

Plan Your Visit

Download the Frying Pan Farm Park site and trail maps to explore the farm.
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Programs and Activities

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Field Trips

Kidwell Farm sign outside the farm's barn

Scouting

Smiling Girl Scouts meet and pet one of the park's draft horses

Birthdays

Volunteer holds a goat inside the Kidwell Farm barn

Programs / Activities

Classes and Camps
Events in the Park
Birthday Parties
Field Trips
Frying Pan On Your Own
Births/New Arrivals
Inaccessible
Wagon Rides
4-H Club
Fairfax County Carnival and Fair

Facilities / Rentals

Frying Pan HOME
Carousel / Playground
Country Store
Equestrian Facilities
Kidwell Farm
Meeting House
Picnic Shelter
Rental Facilities
Schoolhouse
Visitor Center

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Friends of Frying Pan
Hours and Fees
Heritage Blogs
Internships
Park Location
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Volunteer
Ask a Historian
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