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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Operational Hours

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Visit the Burke Lake Park website

Main Office

  • March 26-June 11
    • Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
    • Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.  

Carousel

  • Weekends only 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (April 5 - June 11) 

Train

  • Weekends only 11:15 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. (April 5 - June 11) 

Marina

  • Weekends only 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (April 5 - June 11) 

Mini Golf

  • Weekends only 11 a.m.- last play at 5 p.m. (April 5 - June 11) 

Ice Cream Parlor

  • Weekends only 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. (April 5 - June 8) 

Entrance Gate

Burke Lake is open from sunrise to sunset daily. There is no charge for Fairfax County residents. Entrance fees apply for non-county residents on weekends and holidays only (no charge on weekdays), April through late October

  • Weekends only 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. (April 5 - June 11)

Camp Store

  • Closed

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Burke Lake Park website for details.

Batting Cages*

  • Closed for the season.

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Braddock Park Reservable Areas website.

Visit the Clemyjonntri Park website

Park

  • The park grounds are open sunrise though sunset daily.

Carousel*

  • Weekends only, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. (April-May)

Trackless Train*

  • Weekends only, conditions permitting (please call 703-388-2807 to check)

*Weather permitting

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Clemyjontri Park website for details.

Visit the Colvin Run Mill website

General Store/Visitor Center

  • Thursday-Sunday 11a.m.-4p.m.

Mill Tours

  • Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m., 12 p. m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m.

Historic House

  • Thursday-Sunday 11a.m.-4p.m.

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Colvin Run Mill website for details.

Visit the Ellanor C. Lawrence Park website

Visitor Center

  • Monday, Wednesday-Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Saturday-Sunday Noon - 5 p.m.
  • Closed Tuesdays

Woodlands Stewardship Education Center

  • Open based on programming, call site for more information, 703-631-0013

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Ellanor C. Lawrence Park website for details.

Visit the Fying Pan Farm Park website

Visitor Center

  • Monday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Kidwell Farm

  • Open daily,  9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Country Store

  • Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
  • Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
  • weather permitting

Carousel

  • Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-1:45 p.m. 
  • Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m. 

Wagon Rides

  • Monday-Thursday, 10:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
  • Friday-Sunday, 10:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 

Equestrian Arena

  • Indoor Arena, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Outdoor Arenas, dawn - dusk
  • Facilities are used for park programs/events and rentals, see availability

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Frying Pan Farm Park website for details.

Visit the Green Spring Gardens website

Visitor Center

  • Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, Noon-4:30 p.m.

Historic House

  • Wednesday-Sunday, Noon-4:30 p.m.

Gift Shop

  • Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • Sunday,Noon-4:30 p.m.

Gate Locked

  • 5 p.m.

Plant Shop

  • Monday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Garden Plots

  • Garden Plots are open from dawn until dusk, 365 days a year.

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Green Spring Gardens website for details.

Visit the Hidden Oaks Nature Center website

Visitor Center

  • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Saturday-Sunday Noon - 5 p.m.
  • Closed Tuesdays

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Hidden Oaks Nature Center website for details.

Visit the Hidden Pond Nature Center website

Visitor Center

  • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Saturday-Sunday Noon - 5 p.m.
  • Closed Tuesdays

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Hidden Pond Nature Center website for details.

Visit the Huntley Meadows Park website

Visitor Center

  • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Saturday-Sunday Noon - 5 p.m.
  • Closed Tuesdays

Gift Shop

  • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Saturday-Sunday Noon - 5 p.m.
  • Closed Tuesdays

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Huntley Meadows Park website for details.

Tours

  • Saturday, 10:30 am and Noon

Visit the Lake Accotink Park website

Main Office

  • March 31-November 30
    • Monday-Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Gate Locked

  • March 31-November 30: Dawn-dusk

Carousel

  • May 24-August 17
    • Weekends Only, 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Marina

  • May 24-August 17
    • Weekends Only, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Bike Rental

  • No longer offered

Mini-Golf

  • May 24-August 17
    • Weekends Only, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Lake Accotink Park website for details.

Visit the Lake Fairfax Park website

Main Office

  • Monday-Sunday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Marina

  • May 24-August 17
    • Monday, Saturday, Sunday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Playground

  • Sunrise-Sunset

Skate Park

  • 9 am - 9:30 p.m.

Campgrounds

  • Tent camping closed until first weekend in April, 2025.
  • RV camping is open year-round

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Lake Fairfax Park website for details.

Closed

Visit the Riverbend Park website

Visitor Center

  • Wednesday-Sunday: Noon - 5 p.m.
  • Closed Mondays and Tuesdays

Gate Locked

  • Main Gate: 8 p.m.
  • Nature Center Gate: 7:30 p.m.

Marina

  • Closed for the season

 

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Riverbend Park website for details.

Visit the Sully Historic Site website

Visitor Center/Gift Shop

  • Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Tours

  • Saturdays: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.

Outbuildings

  • 11 a.m.-4 p.m. daily

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Sully Historic Site website for details.

Visit the Burke Lake Golf Center website.

  • Golf course open dawn to dusk, weather permitting.
  • Driving Range open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Range is closed on Tuesdays until 11 a.m. for maintenance.
  • Course is closed on Wednesdays until 11 a.m. for maintenance.
  • Mulligan's Grill open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., weather dependent?

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Burke Lake Golf Center website for details.

Visit the Greendale Golf Course website.

  • Course opens at dawn and closes at dusk, weather permitting.  

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Greendale Golf Course website for details.

Visit the Jefferson Golf Course website.

  • Course open dawn to dusk, weather permitting.
  • Course is closed on Tuesdays until 10 a.m. for maintenance.
  • Jefferson Grill 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather dependent.

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Jefferson Golf Course website for details.

Visit the Laurel Hill Golf Club website.

  • Course open dawn to dusk. 
  • Course closed on Tuesdays until noon for maintenance (starting mid March). 
  • Practice facilities open 30 min before first tee time to sunset. Driving range closes two hours prior to sunset the evening before maintenance mornings (typically Monday evenings but can vary based on events) 
  • Range and practice facilities closed on Tuesdays until 11:30 a.m. for maintenance (starting mid March). 
  • Tower Grill 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. 

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Laurel Hill Golf Club website for details.

Visit the Oakmont Golf Center website.

  • Golf Course open 7 a.m. to dusk, weather permitting.
  • Driving Range open 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. April 1 – April 30.
  • Driving Range open 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 1 – September 30.
  • Range closed on Thursdays until 11 a.m. and Mondays until 9 a.m. for maintenance.
  • Course closed on Mondays until 11 a.m. for maintenance.

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Oakmont Golf Center website for details.

Visit the Pinecrest Golf Course website.

  • Course open dawn to dusk, weather permitting.
  • Course is closed on Thursdays until 10 a.m. for maintenance.
  • Trackman Indoor Golf Simulator from course opening to open to 6:40 p.m.
  • Pinecrest Grill open 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. 

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Pinecrest Golf Course website for details.

Visit the Twin Lakes Golf Course website.

  • Course open dawn to dusk, weather permitting.
  • Oaks course closed on Tuesdays until 12 p.m. for maintenance.
  • Lakes Course closed on Fridays until 12 p.m. for maintenance.
  • Driving Range and practice areas open dawn to 30 min prior to sunset, weather permitting.
  • Driving Range closed Monday 1 p.m. to Tuesday 12 p.m. for maintenance.
  • Twin Lakes Grill open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Twin Lakes Golf Course website for details.

Visit the Burke Lake Mini Golf website.

  • Aug. 17 - Sept. 29 (Weekends Only)
    • 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 
    • Last mini-golf play, 5 p.m.

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Burke Lake Park Mini Golf website for details.

Visit the Jefferson Falls Mini Golf website.

  • April 5 – May 26
    • Saturdays and Sundays: 11a.m. – 5p.m.
    • Memorial Day (May 26):  11a.m. – 5p.m.
  • May 27—June 13
    • Saturdays and Sundays:   10a.m. – 8p.m.
  • June 14—August 17
    • Daily:  10a.m. – 8p.m.
    • Fourth of July:  11a.m. –5p.m.
  • August 18 – October 26
    • Saturdays and Sundays:  11a.m. –5p.m.
    • Labor Day (September 1):  11a.m. –5p.m. 

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Jefferson Falls Mini Golf website for details.

Visit the Lake Accotink Lucky Duck Miniature Golf website.

  • April 6 - 28
    • Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 
    • Last mini-golf play, 6 p.m.
  • May 4 - 26
    • Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 
    • Last mini-golf play, 6 p.m.
  • May 27 - Aug. 18
    • Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 
    • Last mini-golf play, 6 p.m.
  • Aug. 24 - Oct. 6
    • Saturday-Sunday and Labor Day, 
    • 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 
    • Last mini-golf play, 6 p.m.
  • Oct. 12 - 27
    • Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 
    • Last mini-golf play, 5 p.m.

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Lake Accotink Lucky Duck Miniature Golf website for details.

Visit the Oakmont Mini Golf website.

  • Open year-round, weather permitting.
  • Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (last ticket sold 8 p.m.)
  • Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (last ticket sold 6 p.m.)

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Oakmont Mini Golf website for details.

Visit the Audrey Moore Rec Center website.

  • Rec Center
    • Monday - Friday: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.
    • Saturday: 7 a.m.- 6 p.m.
    • Sunday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Pool/Lap Lanes
    • Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
    • Saturday: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
    • Sunday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Audrey Moore Rec Center website for details.

Visit the Cub Run Rec Center website.

  • Rec Center
    • Monday - Friday: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.
    • Saturday: 7 a.m.- 6 p.m.
    • Sunday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Pool/Lap Lanes
    • Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
    • Saturday: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
    • Sunday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Leisure Pool
  • Drop-In Childcare Room
    • Daily: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
    • Monday-Thursday: 4-8 p.m.

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Cub Run Rec Center website for details.

Visit the Franconia Rec Center website.

  • Rec Center
    • Monday - Friday: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.
    • Saturday: 7 a.m.- 6 p.m.
    • Sunday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Pool/Lap Lanes
    • Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
    • Saturday: 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.
    • Sunday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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Our Special Harbor

  • May 24 – June 13
    • Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  • June 14 – August 17
    • Open daily
      • 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesdays
      • 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri
      • 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sat/Sun/Holidays
  • August 18 – September 1
    • Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays, 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Carousel

  • April 5 – May 23
    • Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • May 24 – June 13
    • Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • June 14 – August 17
    • Open daily
      11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesdays
      11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri
      9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sat/Sun/Holidays
  • August 18 – September 1
    • Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays,  9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • September 2 – October 26
    • Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays,  11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Franconia Rec Center website for details.

Visit the George Washington Rec Center website.

  • Rec Center
    • Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
    • Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
  • Pool/Lap Lanes
    • Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
    • Saturday: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
    • Sunday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the George Washington Rec Center website for details.

Visit the Oakmont Rec Center website.

  • Rec Center
    • Monday - Friday: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.
    • Saturday: 7 a.m.- 6 p.m.
    • Sunday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Pool/Lap Lanes
    • Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
    • Saturday: 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.
    • Sunday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Drop-In Childcare Room
    • Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.-  8 p.m. 
    • Friday-Saturday: 8 a.m.- 2 p.m.
    • Sunday: Closed

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Oakmont Rec Center website for details.

Visit the Providence Rec Center website.

  • Rec Center
    • Monday - Friday: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.
    • Saturday: 7 a.m.- 6 p.m.
    • Sunday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Lap Swim & Water Walking
    • Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
    • Saturday: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
    • Sunday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Providence Rec Center website for details.

Visit the South Run Rec Center website.

  • Rec Center
    • Monday - Friday: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.
    • Saturday: 7 a.m.- 6 p.m.
    • Sunday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Lap Swim & Water Walking
    • Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
    • Saturday: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
    • Sunday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the South Run Rec Center website for details.

Visit the Spring Hill Rec Center website.

  • Rec Center
    • Monday - Friday: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.
    • Saturday: 7 a.m.- 6 p.m.
    • Sunday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Lap Swim & Water Walking
    • Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
    • Saturday: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
    • Sunday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Spring Hill Rec Center website for details.

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