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

View park, Rec Center, and golf course hours and amenities by opening the accordion for each site. For information on closures and inclement weather, click here.

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Main Office

  • April 6-June 12
    • Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
    • Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • June 13-August 17
    • Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
    • Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.  

Carousel

  • April 6-June 12 (weekends only) & June 13-August 17 (weekends and weekdays)
    • 11 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
    • First run 11:30 a.m., last run 5:30 p.m.

Train

  • April 6-June 12 (weekends only) & June 13-August 17 (weekends and weekdays)
    • 11 a.m.-5:45 p.m.
    • First run 11:15 a.m., last run 5:45 p.m.

Marina

  • April 6-June 12 (weekends only)
    • 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
    • First boat rental, 10:30 a.m.
    • Last boat rental, 4:30 p.m.
    • Boat return, 5:30 p.m.
    • Close by 6 p.m.
  • June 13-August 17 (weekends) 
    • 6 a.m.-8 p.m.
    • First boat rental, 6 a.m.
    • Last boat rental, 6:30 p.m.
    • Boat return, 7:30 p.m.
    • Close by 8 p.m.
  • June 13-August 17 (weekdays)
    • 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
    • First boat rental, 8 a.m.
    • Last boat rental, 6:30 p.m.
    • Boat return, 7:30 p.m.
    • Close by 8 p.m.  

Batting Cages*

May 11-June 14

  • Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

June 15-August 16

  • Mondays-Fridays, 12 p.m.-8 p.m.
  • Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

August 17-October 27

  • Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

*Weather permitting.

Park

  • 7 a.m.-dusk

Carousel*

  • May 25-June 14
    • Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, 1 - 2 p.m.
  • June 15-August 18
    • Open daily, 1 - 2 p.m.
  • August 19-September 2
    • Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, 1 - 2 p.m.

Trackless Train*

  • May 25-September 2
    • Saturdays and Sundays, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

*Weather permitting

Visitor Center

  • Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Tours

  • Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.

General Store

  • Thursday-Sunday 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Visitor Center

  • Monday, Wednesday-Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Saturday-Sunday 12 - 5 p.m.

Closed Tuesdays

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.- 1:40 p.m.
  • Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.- 3:40 p.m.
  • weather permitting

Wagon Rides

  • Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
  • Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.- 2:45 p.m.
  • weather permitting

Equestrian Arena

  • Indoor Arena, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
  • Outdoor Arenas, dawn - dusk
  • Facilities are used for park programs/events and rentals, see availability

Visitor Center

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

Gift Shop

  • Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
  • Sunday,12-4:30 p.m.

Gate Locked

  • 5 p.m.

Plant Shop

  • Seasonal opening April 13
  • Monday-Saturday, 9:30-3:30 p.m.
  • Sunday 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Visitor Center

  • Monday, Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Saturday-Sunday, 12-5 p.m.

Closed Tuesdays

Visitor Center

  • Monday, Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Saturday-Sunday, 12-5 p.m.

Closed Tuesdays

Visitor Center

  • Monday, Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Saturday-Sunday, 12-5 p.m.

Gift Shop

  • Monday, Thursday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Saturday-Sunday, 12-5 p.m.

Closed Tuesdays

Visitor Center

  • Saturday, April 13- November, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Tours

  • Saturday, 10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Main Office

  • April 1-November 3
    • Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • November 4-March 31
    • Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Marina Office

  • April 1-30
    • Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • May 1-26
    • Saturday, Sunday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • May 27-September 4
    • Saturday, Sunday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
  • September 5-October 6
    • Saturday, Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • October 7-November 3
    • Saturday, Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Gate Locked

  • April 1-30: 8 p.m.
  • May 1-31: 8:30 p.m.
  • June 1-30: 9 p.m.
  • July 1-31: 9 p.m.
  • August 1-31: 8:30 p.m.
  • September 1-30: 8:00 p.m.
  • October 1-31: 7:00 p.m.

Carousel

  • April 6-28
    • 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Weekends only. Carousel last ride 6:30 p.m.
  • May 4-26
    • 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Weekends only. Carousel last ride 6:30 p.m.
  • May 27-August 18
    • 11 a.m.-7 p.m.  Weekdays and Weekends. Carousel last ride 6:30 p.m.
  • August 24-October 6
    • 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Weekends and Labor Day only. Carousel last ride 6:30 p.m.
  • October 12-27
    • 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Weekends only. Carousel last ride 5:30 p.m.

Marina

  • May 28-Aug 16
    • 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Weekdays (only kayaks). Last kayak rental 5:30 p.m. Return 6:30 p.m.
  • May 25-Sept 2
    • 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Weekends and Labor Day Only (Pedal boats and kayaks). Last rental 5:30 p.m. Return 6:30 p.m.

Bike Rental

  • May 28-Aug 16
    • 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Weekdays . Last rental 5:30 p.m. Return 6:30 p.m.
  • May 25-Sept 2
    • 11 a.m.-7 p.m.  Weekends and Labor Day Only. Last rental 5:30 p.m. Return 6:30 p.m.

Mini-Golf

  • April 6-28
    • 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Weekends only. Mini-Golf last play at 6:00 p.m.
  • May 4-26
    • 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Weekends only. Mini-Golf last play 6:00 p.m. 
  • May 27-August 18
    • 11 a.m.-7 p.m.  Weekdays and Weekends. Mini-Golf last play 6:00 p.m. 
  • August 24-Oct 6
    • 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Weekends and Labor Day only. Mini-golf last play 6:00 p.m.
  • October 12-27
    • 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Weekends only. Mini-Golf last play 5 p.m.

Main Office

  • March 23-May 26
    • Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
    • Friday-Sunday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • May 27-September 4
    • Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
    • Saturday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Marina

  • Saturday-Sunday, 11a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Memorial Day and Labor Day, 11a.m.-6 p.m.

Playground

  • Sunrise-Sunset

Skate Park

  • Sunrise-9:30 p.m.

May 25-June 9

  • Saturday, Sundays and Holidays, 12-7 p.m.

June 15-August 18

  • Open daily (closed on Tuesdays), 12-7 p.m.

August 24-September 2

  • Saturday, Sundays and Holidays, 12-7 p.m.

Visitor Center

  • Wednesday-Sunday: 12 p.m.-5 p.m.

Gate Locked

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

Gift Shop

  • Wednesday-Sunday: 12 p.m.-5 p.m.

Closed Mondays and Tuesdays

Visitor Center/Gift Shop

  • Second Saturday of each month 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Tours

  • Second Saturday of each month 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.

May 25-June16

  • Saturday, Sundays and Holidays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 

June 18-August 19

  • Open daily, , 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 

August 24-September 2 

  • Saturday, Sundays and Holidays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 

*The Water Mine may close early or lines may stall due to emergencies, capacity or weather conditions. Learn more in the Water Mine Procedures and FAQs. 
 

  • Golf course open dawn to dusk, weather permitting.
  • Driving Range open 7 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.

  • Course opens at 8:30 a.m. and closes at dusk, weather permitting.
  • Starting mid-March, course is closed on Tuesdays until 12 noon for maintenance.

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

  • Course open dawn to dusk.
  • Tower Grill: Tues. 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Mon, Wed. thru Fri. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sat. and Sun. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Practice facilities open 30 min before first tee time to sunset.
  • Range closes 2 hours prior to sunset on Mondays, mid-March through mid-November.
  • Weather permitting.

  • Golf Course open 7 a.m. to dusk, weather permitting.
  • Driving Range open 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • 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.

  • Course open dawn to dusk, weather permitting.
  • Course is closed on Thursdays until 10 a.m. for maintenance.
  • Trackman Indoor Golf Simulator open dawn to dusk.

  • Course open dawn to dusk, weather permitting.
  • Oaks course closed on Tuesdays until 12 p.m.
  • 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.

  • Weekends only April 6 - June 12
    • 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 
    • Last mini-golf play, 6 p.m.
  • Weekends June 12 - August 17
    • 11 a.m.-8 p.m. 
    • Last mini-golf play, 7 p.m.                           
  • Weekdays June 12 - August 17
    • 11 a.m.-8 p.m. 
    • Last mini-golf play, 7 p.m.

  • Weekends only (Saturday and Sunday) May 28 - June 14
    • 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
  • Daily June 15 - August 18
    • 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
  • July 4
    • 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 

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

  • 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.)

  • 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.

  • 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
    • June 13-September 1
      • Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
      • Friday: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
      • Saturday-Sunday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

  • 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.

Our Special Harbor

  • May 25-June 14
    • Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  • June 15-Aug. 18
    • Open daily
      • Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
      • Wednesdays, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
      • Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  • August 19-September 2
    • Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays, 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Carousel

  • May 25-June 14
    • Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  • June 15-August 18
    • Open daily
      • Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
      • Wednesdays, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
      • Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  • August 19-October 27
    • Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays,  11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.
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