Picnic Areas

CONTACT INFORMATION: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
703-324-8732 TTY 711
12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 105
Fairfax, VA 22035-5500
Morgan Chapin
Picnic Reservation Coordinator

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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.  

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 a.m. – Sunset. Rental fee is per day, single use rate.
**Half day reservations available Monday-Friday ONLY from 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. – Sunset . 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.

*Full day reservations available 9 a.m. - Sunset. Rental fee is per day, single use rate. This unit is not web bookable. To add a Sports Bag to your reservation, please contact the Picnic Department.

 

Lake Fairfax Inline Skate Rink

Lake Fairfax Amphitheater

Electricity: No
Rental Fee: $75/hr

 

AMPLIFIED SOUND, FOOD, FOOD TRUCKS, AND INFLATABLES ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THIS AREA.

*Hourly reservations available 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Rental Fee is per 1-hour minimum time slot, single use rate. This unit is not web bookable. To book the Inline Skate Rink, please submit a picnic application.

 
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Lake Fairfax Picnic Area 1

Lake Fairfax Picnic Area A

Seating Capacity: 100
Maximum Capacity: 100
Tables: 20 (Exact amount may vary)
Grills: 1
Electricity: No
Prime¹ Full Day*: $105
Non-Prime² Full Day*: $80
Prime¹ Half Day**: $80
Non-Prime² Half Day**: $50

 

AMPLIFIED SOUND IS NOT PERMITTED AT THIS SITE.
Food Truck may be permitted in this area.
Inflatables may be permitted in this area.

 

 
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Lake Fairfax Picnic Area 2

Lake Fairfax Picnic Area B

Seating Capacity: 60
Maximum Capacity: 60
Tables: 10 (Exact amount may vary)
Grills: 1
Electricity: No
Prime¹ Full Day*: $90
Non-Prime² Full Day*: $70
Prime¹ Half Day**: $70
Non-Prime² Half Day**: $45

AMPLIFIED SOUND, FOOD TRUCKS, AND INFLATABLES ARE NOT PERMITTED AT THIS SITE.

 

 
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Lake Fairfax Picnic Area 3

Lake Fairfax Picnic Area C

Seating Capacity: 60
Maximum Capacity: 60
Tables: 10 (Exact amount may vary)
Grills: 1
Electricity: No
Prime¹ Full Day*: $90
Non-Prime² Full Day*: $70
Prime¹ Half Day**: $70
Non-Prime² Half Day**: $45

AMPLIFIED SOUND, FOOD TRUCKS, AND INFLATABLES ARE NOT PERMITTED AT THIS SITE.

 

 
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Lake Fairfax Picnic Area 4

Lake Fairfax Picnic Area D

Seating Capacity: 60
Maximum Capacity: 60
Tables: 10 (Exact amount may vary)
Grills: 1
Electricity: No
Prime¹ Full Day*: $90
Non-Prime² Full Day*: $70
Prime¹ Half Day**: $70
Non-Prime² Half Day**: $45

AMPLIFIED SOUND, FOOD TRUCKS, AND INFLATABLES ARE NOT PERMITTED AT THIS SITE.

 

 
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Lake Fairfax Picnic Area 5

Lake Fairfax Picnic Area D

AMPLIFIED SOUND, FOOD TRUCKS, AND INFLATABLES ARE NOT PERMITTED AT THIS SITE.
This is a pilot rental area.
 

 
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Lake Fairfax Canopy Picnic Area G

Lake Fairfax Canopy Picnic Area G Seating Capacity: 160
Maximum Capacity: 160
Tables: 24 (Exact amount may vary)
Grills: 2
Electricity: Yes
Prime¹ Full Day*: $330
Non-Prime² Full Day*: $225
Prime¹ Half Day** $225
Non-Prime² Half Day**: $150

AMPLIFIED SOUND IS NOT PERMITTED AT THIS SITE.

Food Truck may be permitted in this area.
Inflatables may be permitted in this area.

 
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Lake Fairfax Picnic Shelter H

Lake Fairfax Picnic Shelter H

Seating Capacity: 60
Maximum Capacity: 60
Tables: 10 (Exact amount may vary)
Grills: 1
Electricity: Yes
Prime¹ Full Day*: $160
Non-Prime² Full Day*: $120
Prime¹ Half Day**: $120
Non-Prime² Half Day**: $90

AMPLIFIED SOUND AND INFLATABLES ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THIS AREA.
Food Truck may be permitted in this area.

 
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Lake Fairfax Picnic Shelter I

Lake Fairfax Picnic Shelter I

Seating Capacity: 60
Maximum Capacity: 60
Tables: 10 (Exact amount may vary)
Grills: 1
Electricity: Yes
Prime¹ Full Day*: $160
Non-Prime² Full Day*: $120
Prime¹ Half Day**: $120
Non-Prime² Half Day**: $90

AMPLIFIED SOUND AND INFLATABLES ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THIS AREA.
Food Truck may be permitted in this area.

 
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Lake Fairfax Picnic Shelter J

Lake Fairfax Picnic Shelter J

Seating Capacity: 100
Maximum Capacity: 100
Tables: 15 (Exact amount may vary)
Grills: 2
Electricity: Yes
Prime¹ Full Day*: $210
Non-Prime² Full Day*: $150
Prime¹ Half Day**: $150
Non-Prime² Half Day**: $100

AMPLIFIED SOUND AND INFLATABLES ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THIS AREA.
Food Truck may be permitted in this area.

 

 
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Lake Fairfax Picnic Shelter K

Lake Fairfax Picnic Shelter K

Seating Capacity: 100
Maximum Capacity: 100
Tables: 15 (Exact amount may vary)
Grills: 2
Electricity: Yes
Prime¹ Full Day*: $210
Non-Prime² Full Day*: $150
Prime¹ Half Day**: $150
Non-Prime² Half Day**: $100

AMPLIFIED SOUND AND INFLATABLES ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THIS AREA.
Food Truck may be permitted in this area.

 
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Lake Fairfax Large Shelter & Picnic Area

Lake Fairfax Large Shelter and Picnic Area

Seating Capacity: Shelter 120, Picnic Area 256
Maximum Capacity: 500
Tables: Shelter 26, Picnic Area 20 (Exact amount may vary)
Grills: Shelter 2, Picnic Area 4
Electricity: Yes
Prime¹ Full Day*: $520
Non-Prime² Full Day*: $400
Prime¹ Half Day**: $400
Non-Prime² Half Day**: $250

 

AMPLIFIED SOUND IS NOT PERMITTED AT THIS SITE.
Food Truck may be permitted in this area.
Inflatables may be permitted in this area.

 
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Lake Fairfax Sports Bag

sports bagRental Fee: $25*
Sports Bag rental includes: 1 Volleyball, 5 Frisbees, 2 Footballs, 1 Basketball, 1 Kick ball, 1 Soccer ball, 2 Wiffle balls, 1 Wiffle ball bat, 1 Pump with pin. Note: Sports Bags are not available without a picnic reservation.

 
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