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Riverbend Park

Fairfax County, Virginia

CONTACT INFORMATION: Visitor Center Open Weekdays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Tuesdays. Weekends open noon - 5 p.m.

703-759-9018
TTY 711

FCPARiverbend@fairfaxcounty.gov

8700 Potomac Hills Street
Great Falls, Virginia

John Callow,
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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ADA Access UPDATE: June 14, 2018

Due to high water levels and flooding, boat rentals will be closed this weekend.
The Riverbend Park boat ramp is currently closed. We will monitor water levels and will open when it is safe. Please call or check website for boat ramp information.

 

Upcoming Featured Events

Jun

27
Wagon Ride to Poohsticks Bridge

4:30PM, (2-Adult) Meet at the Riverbend Park Nature Center and embark on a journey…

Jun

28
Canoeing Tour

4:30PM, (16-Adult) Experience the upper Potomac’s beautiful scenery and wildlife from…

Jun

29
River Fishing by Boat

5:30PM, (5-Adult) Fish for smallmouth bass and sunfish from a canoe or jon boat. Get…

Jun

30
Canoeing Tour

5:30PM, (16-Adult) Experience the upper Potomac’s beautiful scenery and wildlife from…

Jul

02
Stand Up Paddleboarding for Fitness

6:00PM, (14-Adult) Experience a new way to get fit while enjoying the sun and water…

Jul

07
Kayak Tour-Wildlife of the Potomac

5:30PM, (14-Adult) Watch for deer foraging on the islands and os­prey and bald eagles…

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