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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Get In On the Gold Rush: Discounted Water Mine Season Passes

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Prepare for a summer to remember at The Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole — join the Gold Rush and get your discounted season passes for the water park before they disappear.

The 2026 Gold Rush Season Pass sale runs through Monday, May 25. Season passes offer savings on daily admission prices — the more you visit, the more you save. Season passholders experience faster entry and can purchase guest passes at a discounted rate. Get these sale prices for season passes while they last:

  • $111 for a single person
  • $177 for a family of two
  • $65 for each additional person

Please note that ages 2 and younger enter for free.

The popular waterpark opens for the 2026 season on Saturday, May 23. Purchase your Gold Rush Season Passes online by visiting the Water Mine website or by calling 703-246-5929.

The Water Mine offers fun for the whole family! Race down exciting water slides, relax in the 725-foot lazy river, play in the spray and showers of the water playground, compete with your friends along the log walk obstacle course, or spend time with toddlers enjoying gentle bubblers, fountains and pint-sized slides in the Tenderfoot Pond. All ages can find something to enjoy in this Old West-themed water park.

Interested in reserving your spot poolside this summer? Check out Water Mine Rentals website for Funbrellas, canopies/tents, awnings, cabanas and bungalows available for rent. Secure your spot for sun-soaked days, for any group size, for any occasion at The Water Mine, located at Lake Fairfax Park, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive in Reston.

Stay up to date with hours, ticket prices and other park updates by visiting the Water Mine website. We will see you this summer at The Water Mine!

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