Get ready to have fun in the sun with Fairfax County Park Authority this summer! May 27 is opening day for a wide variety of entertaining activities for families, friends and entire communities to enjoy at our local parks. From award-winning water features and waterfront parks to mini golf and amusements, there is something for everyone.

Water Park, Pool and Sprayground

Visit the Fairfax County Park Authority’s award-winning Water Mine Family Swimmin’ Hole, the Our Special Harbor Sprayground and the Martin Luther King Jr. Park Swimming Pool. These popular destinations are fantastic options for families to come and cool off on a hot summer day.

• The Water Mine Family Swimmin’ Hole (1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston): 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and holidays, May 27 to June 18 and Aug. 14 to Sept. 4; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily, June 19 to Aug. 13.
• Our Special Harbor Spray Park (6601 Telegraph Road, Alexandria): 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and holidays, May 27 to June 16 and Aug. 19 to Sept. 4; open daily June 17 to Aug. 18 (11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday; and 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and holidays).
• Martin Luther King Jr. Park Pool (8115 Fordson Road, Alexandria): noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and holidays, May 27 to June 16 and Aug. 22 to Sept. 4; noon to 7 p.m., daily, June 17 to Aug. 22.

Mini Golf

Hit the course with the family for a round of mini golf at four locations this summer.

• Burke Lake Park (7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station): 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., May 27 to Aug. 18 and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekends and holidays through September.
• Lake Accotink (7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield): 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., May 27 to Aug. 18 and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekends and holidays through September.
• Jefferson Falls (7900 Lee Highway, Falls Church): 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays and holidays through May 29 and Aug. 21 to Oct. 29; 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Mondays to Fridays and10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, May 30 to June 16; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, June 17 to Aug. 20.
• Oak Marr (3136 Jermantown Road, Oakton): 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Carousels

Enjoy a ride on one of the Authority’s enchanting carousels at several park locations (weather permitting).

• Burke Lake Park (7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station): 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Sunday, May 27 through Aug. 18 and then 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekends and holidays through September.
• Clemyjontri Park (6317 Georgetown Pike, McLean): 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday; 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.
• Frying Pan Farm Park (2709 West Ox Road, Herndon): 10:20 a.m. to 1:40 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 10:20 a.m. to 3:40 p.m., Friday through Sunday; call 703-437-9101 to confirm.
• Franconia (6601 Telegraph Road, Franconia): 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays through May 28 and Aug. 19 through Oct. 29; daily May 29 through Aug. 18 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesdays; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. other weekdays; 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and holidays).
• Lake Accotink (7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield): 11 a.m. to 6:40 p.m., Monday through Sunday through Aug. 18 and then 11 a.m. to 6:40 p.m. on weekends and holidays through September.

Mini -Train

Take a scenic ride through the park on our mini, passenger trains.

• Burke Lake Park (7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station): 11 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., Monday through Sunday, May 27 through Aug. 18 and then 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekends and holidays through September.

Marina

Get out on the water by renting a kayak, canoe, paddleboard, pedal boat or other boat at one of our marinas. Many allow you to launch your vessels as well, check online for additional guidance and regulations.

• Burke Lake Park (7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station): 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., weekdays May 27 to Aug. 18; 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., weekends/holidays, May 27 to September 4. The park also offers guided boat tours on weekends!
• Lake Accotink (7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield), kayaks: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., May 27 to Aug. 18, 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., weekends and holiday Aug. 19 through September 14. Pedal boats are available in addition on weekends and holidays.
• Lake Fairfax (1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston): 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and holidays, May 27 through Sept. 4.
• Riverbend Park (8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls): Marina will open in June.