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Picnic Reservations

Thank you for your interest in a Fairfax County Park Authority park for your picnic! We are proud of our parks and are confident that you will enjoy your day. Keep in mind sites are in great demand, so make your reservation early.

To make a reservation, please book online, fill out the web form, or submit an application. Once payment is received, a Sales Receipt (Picnic Permit) will be issued by email.

Book Online: For immediate permitting of select facilities and timeslots (available for rentals 10 or more days in advance)
- Note: Special Requests may take additional time for the approval process. For rentals with no additional requests or issues, final permits will be issued 7-10 business days in advance of the reservation date.
Web Application: Please fill out the web form, this request will be sent directly to the Picnics Department.
- Note: Do NOT include payment information – once the form is received and reviewed you will be contacted to confirm availability, to collect payment information, and complete the reservation process.
Download and complete the Picnic Area/Picnic Shelter Application and submit one of the following ways along with the appropriate payment.
- Mail: FCPA Picnic Department – 12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 105, Fairfax, VA 22035-5500
  - Note: Do NOT mail cash payments; checks can be made out to "FCPA Picnics"
- In person: Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm – 12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 105, Fairfax, VA 22035-5500
  - Note: Contact us in advance for updated office hours and staff availability.
- Fax: 703-653-6672
  - Note: Please include payment information on faxed applications.

Web Forms or Applications may take up to 3-5 business days to process. Without a Sales Receipt (Picnic Permit) the reservation is not confirmed. The Picnic Department does not accept reservations over the phone. The Picnic Department stops accepting applications for the upcoming weekend Thursdays at 4:00 p.m.

*Full day reservations available 9:00 a.m. – Sunset (Full Day Large Shelter #SHEL). Rental fee is per day, single use rate.
**Half day reservations available time slots 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Half Day Large Shelter #S-AM) or 3:30 p.m. – Sunset (Half Day Large Shelter #S-PM). Rental fee is per half day, single use rate. TIME SLOTS ARE NOT NEGOTIABLE.
¹ Prime rates apply Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Holidays.
² Non-Prime rates apply Monday through Thursday.

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Thank you for your interest in our rental facilities, we are now accepting reservations for the 2025 season! If you are experiencing any issues with online web reservations or you are interested in hourly bookings for amphitheaters, or sports courts please see the "Make A Reservation" tab below.

Option 2: Web Application
Option 3: Picnic Area/Picnic Shelter Application

Thank you for your understanding!
Morgan Chapin, Reservation Coordinator, Fairfax County Park Authority

FRYING PAN SHELTER

Seating Capacity: 145
Maximum Capacity: 180
Tables: 18 (Exact amount may vary)
Grills: 2
Electricity: Yes
Prime¹ Full Day*: $345
Non-Prime² Full Day*: $235
Prime¹ Half Day**: $235
Non-Prime² Half Day**: $180

Amplified Sound may be permitted at this site. (DJS & LIVE BANDS PROHIBITED)
Inflatable may be permitted at this site.
Food Truck may be permitted at this site.

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FRYING PAN CANOPY PICNIC AREA

Seating Capacity: 72
Maximum Capacity: 75
Tables: 9 (Exact amount may vary)
Grills: 1
Electricity: No
Prime¹ Full Day*: $125
Non-Prime² Full Day*: $90
Prime¹ Half Day**: $90
Non-Prime² Half Day**: $60

INFLATABLES ARE NOT PERMITTED AT THIS SITE.

GENERATORS ARE NOT PERMITTED AT THIS SITE.

Amplified Sound may be permitted at this site. (DJS & LIVE BANDS PROHIBITED)

Food Truck may be permitted at this site.

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Frying Pan Park Visitor Center Location

Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor Center Entrance - Shelter Access
2739 West Ox Road
Herndon, VA, 20171
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Frying Pan Farm Park Entrance - Canopy Picnic Area Access
2709 West Ox Road
Herndon, VA, 20171

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