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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: September 10, 2018

Riverbend Park’s boat ramp and boat rentals are currently closed due to flooding. Potomac Heritage Trail is closed both North and South of the Visitor Center. Please exercise caution on all trails due to muddy conditions.  

 

Upcoming Featured Events

Sep

21
Fall Harvest Campfire

6:00PM, (3-Adult) Play children’s games from the 1900’s, enjoy fireside stories and eat…

Oct

05
Fall Harvest Campfire

6:00PM, (3-Adult) Riverbend Park was once farmland. Play children’s games from the 1900…

Oct

08
Fall Fishing Fun Event

10:30AM, (5-Adult) Riverbend is the place for fishing fun. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., enjoy…

Oct

12
Kids Night Out

6:00PM, (5-12 yrs.) Kids Only. No parents allowed. Join us at Riverbend Park for an…

Oct

27
Halloween Adventure

5:00PM, (3-Adult) Join us at Riverbend Park for a Halloween Adventure. A festive wagon…

Oct

28
Halloween Adventure

5:00PM, (3-Adult) Join us at Riverbend Park for a Halloween Adventure. A festive wagon…

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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

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A guide explains the workings of an Indian shelter

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Birdwatching

Birthday Parties

Campfires

Classes and Camps

Events in the Park

Field Trips/Outreach

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Riverbend On Your Own

Scouts

Wagon Rides

Astronomy

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