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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Paddle and Paint the Potomac

10/18/2025 9:00 am

(16-Adult) Take a short paddling trip up the Potomac River and take in the beautiful scenery. Stop at an island to paint the scenery then float back to shore. Art supplies provided. Some paddling experience preferred. All participants must sign a boating waiver.

Autumn Leaves Hike and Craft

10/25/2025 4:00 pm

(5-Adult) Hike through the fall foliage and identify trees. Find that perfect autumn leaf and make a craft keepsake.

Bat Walk at the Bend

10/25/2025 7:00 pm to 10/25/2025 8:00 pm

(5-Adult) Kick off the start of international bat week at Riverbend Park. Learn about the fascinating lives of these flying mammals as you participate in an educational scavenger hunt through the woods. Conclude the evening with a naturally crafted bat decoration to take home.

Halloween in the Hollows

10/31/2025 7:00 pm

(4-Adult) Join us for a spooktacular evening to celebrate the wildlife most commonly associated with Halloween. Take a guided hike down the Follow the Hollows trail in search of bats, toads, salamanders, spiders and owls and learn about how these animals became a symbol of spooky season. End the evening by the warm cozy fire, accompanied by s’mores.

Life in the Underworld

11/01/2025 12:00 pm

(4-Adult) Come and explore the "underworld" under fallen logs. Discover the bugs, fungi and salamanders that live under the forest floor. Collect, examine and identify creatures using magnifiers and microscopes. Learn about their important jobs as pollinators and decomposers through projects and scientific investigations.

Trainers on the Go

11/01/2025 2:30 pm

(8-Adult) Combine your interests with a guided Pokémon Go hike at Riverbend Park. Learn about nature while enjoying playing Pokémon Go with your family or friends. Participants must be familiar with Pokémon Go, supply their own smart device, and have Pokémon Go already installed. Backup battery or charger recommended. Program will be outdoors, so participants must dress…

Mr. Weather Bear

11/01/2025 4:00 pm

(2-5 yrs.) With the help of Mr. Bear, learn about the weather with a felt-board story, bubble play, an ice cube race and songs. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Riverbend Park Classes and Camps

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