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

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Bluebells at the Bend

04/05/2025 10:00 am to 04/05/2025 2:00 pm

(5-Adult) Celebrate the Virginia Bluebells that carpet the early spring forest! Enjoy wildflower walks, live animals, exhibitors, live music, kids crafts and food.

Children under the age of 5 are free.

Spring Wildflowers & Bald Eagles Family Walk

04/13/2025 9:30 am

(4-Adult) Join us on a family wildflower and eagle watching walk. A scavenger hunt helps kids find spring wildflowers as we walk between the Virginia Bluebells towards the Bald Eagle nest. A spotting scope and binoculars are available for viewing the Bald Eagles on their nest. Return to the Visitor Center for Bluebell crafts. This program is held entirely…

Spring Discovery Hike

04/13/2025 11:00 am

(4-Adult) Jump into spring with a guided nature hike along one of our many trails here at Riverbend Park. Each week we will explore a new section of the park. Find early spring ephemeral flowers along the forest trails. Observe tadpoles, turtles and other aquatic life in Carper's pond or catch a glimpse of the bald eagles along the Potomac Heritage Trail. For route…

Trainers on the Go

04/19/2025 2:30 pm

(8-Adult) Combine your interests with a guided Pokémon Go hike at Riverbend Park. Learn about nature while enjoying playing Pokémon Go with your family or friends. Participants must be familiar with Pokémon Go, supply their own smart device, and have Pokémon Go already installed. Backup battery or charger recommended. Program will be outdoors, so participants must dress…

Hiking With Your Dog

04/20/2025 8:30 am

(Adults) We all love to bring our furry companions on hikes with us, but how do we do that without disrupting the wild world around us? During this program we will discuss how to be sustainable and respectful while going on a hike at the park with our pups.

Paddle and Paint the Potomac

04/20/2025 9:00 am

(16-Adult) Take a short paddling trip up the Potomac River and take in the beautiful scenery. Stop at an island to paint the scenery then float back to shore. Art supplies provided. Some paddling experience preferred. All participants must sign a boating waiver.

Nature Journaling For Kids

04/20/2025 11:00 am

(8-12 yrs.) Unlock the secrets of the natural world through nature journaling. This class will guide kids through the process of nature journaling including how to take notes in the field and pick a subject to sketch. Join us to explore our beautiful world through art and mindful observation and deepen your appreciation for nature. Materials included.

Nature Storytime

04/24/2025 3:30 pm

(3-6 years) Join us for bi-weekly story time at the Nature Center. Each session will feature a story read-aloud and related craft, as well as meeting one of our live animals.

Unhuggable Animals

04/26/2025 10:30 am

(5-Adult) Snakes, skunks, and slugs get a bad reputation for being slimy, stinky, or even dangerous. In this class we will learn the ecological importance of some of our park's native animals in hopes of instilling a new appreciation and wonder about these misunderstood misfits.

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