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Riverbend Park

Fairfax County, Virginia

CONTACT INFORMATION: Visitor Center: Weekdays 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed Tuesdays. Weekends 11 a.m. - 4 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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Upcoming Featured Events

Feb

07
Winter Waterfowl Hike

9:00AM, (14-Adult) Hike with a naturalist to search for winter waterfowl along the…

Feb

08
Make Your Own Pinecone Birdfeeders!

10:00AM, (4-Adult) Help feed your feathered friends this winter by making and taking…

Feb

09
Tree ID-Bark & Buds

11:30AM, (14-Adult) You may know how to identify tree species in the spring, summer and…

Feb

09
Hot Cocoa Party

3:00PM, (4-Adult) Take a walk through our winter wonderland with one of our naturalists…

Feb

15
To Build a Fire

12:00PM, (4-Adult) Learn the science and art of building a fire and then test your skill…

Feb

15
Klondike Campfire Cookout

3:00PM, (5-Adult) Prepare a winter meal with your family using colonial and indigenous…

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Visit Non-Merit - Parks Instructors/Facilitators

  • Stand Up Paddleboarding Instructor, Kayaking Instructor, Fishing Instructor

 

Visit Non-Merit - Misc Parks and Rec

  • Boat Rental Operator, Maintenance Assistant, Park Rec Support Assistant - Lead Maintenance
  • Riverbend Park Naturalist/Interpreter

Boat rentals are closed for the season

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A guide explains the workings of an Indian shelter

Field Trips

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Several GIrls Scouts running across a field toward their tents

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Birdwatching

Birthday Parties

Campfires

Classes and Camps

Events in the Park

Field Trips/Outreach

Fishing

Plants and Wildlife

Riverbend On Your Own

Scouts

Wagon Rides

Astronomy

Facilities / Rentals

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