Riverbend Park

CONTACT INFORMATION: Visitor Center Hours: Open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
703-759-9018 TTY 711
8700 Potomac Hills Street
Great Falls, Virginia
Kylie Lee
Manager

Riverbend Park

Naturally unique and sensitive

Riverbend Park's location on a Potomac River bend has created a rare combination of geology, plant life, wildlife, isolation and beauty.

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UPCOMING REGISTRATION DATES

Winter Camps Registration Underway 

Registration for Winter Classes Begins Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 9 a.m.

The Winter edition of the Parktakes magazine will be available online and in mailboxes by November 15. 

Upcoming Events

Oct
27
Colors of the Forest
2:00PM, 27, (7-Adult) Fall foliage is a sight to behold. Get into the science of why…
Nov
02
Trainers on the Go
2:30PM, 02, (8-Adult) Combine your interests with a guided Pokémon Go hike at Riverbend…
Nov
03
Primitive Basics
1:00PM, 03, (6-Adult) Learn ancient techniques of starting a fire, working on a dug out…
Nov
15
Full Moon Meditation
5:00PM, 15, Reset and Refresh with Full Moon Mediation at Riverbend Park Adults…
Nov
17
Primitive Basics
1:00PM, 17, (6-Adult) Learn ancient techniques of starting a fire, working on a dug out…

Enjoy Group Adventures!

  • Did you know that there is a fee for groups of 12 or more?
  • Get your group pass today!
  • Gather your group of 12 or more and secure your group pass.
  • Enjoy Riverbend Park at just $30 for up to 60 people.
  • For bigger groups beyond 60, it's only $30 for the initial 60 and $1 per additional person.
  • Reserve your spot now by calling the Visitor Center at 703-759-9018.

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Field Trips

A guide explains the workings of an Indian shelter

Scouting

Several GIrls Scouts running across a field toward their tents

Birthdays

A display of cupcakes

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Birdwatching
Birthday Parties
Campfires
Classes and Camps
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Field Trips/Outreach
Fishing
Plants and Wildlife
Riverbend On Your Own
Scouts
Wagon Rides
Astronomy

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