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
Andrew Wilk
Manager

Riverbend Park Events

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Winter Bird Walk

02/21/2026 8:00 am

(4-Adult) Take a hike through the woods with a naturalist to listen and look for the park’s winter avian residents and migrants. Find out what birds do to survive the winter weather. Feel free to bring your own guides, binoculars and spotting scopes. Site will have a limited number of supplies for participants to borrow for the duration of the program.

Bluebells at the Bend

04/11/2026 10:00 am

Join guided wildflower walks and explore the iconic bluebell blooms. Meet live animals and learn about local wildlife. Discover nature exhibits from local partners and experts. Enjoy live music along the riverbank. Create kid-friendly crafts and hands-on nature activities. Savor delicious bites from local food offerings. Delight in kids’ games and a lively puppet…

Family Fun Fridays

04/17/2026 12:00 pm

Spend your Friday exploring together at the Riverbend Nature Center. Family Fun Fridays offer relaxed, self-guided play that encourages curiosity, creativity and hands-on learning. Families explore at their own pace through rotating activity stations focused on science and nature discovery.

What to expect:

Reading nook and nature-inspired crafts.Games and…

Family Fun Fridays

05/01/2026 12:00 am to 05/01/2026 5:00 pm

Spend your Friday exploring together at the Riverbend Nature Center. Family Fun Fridays offer relaxed, self-guided play that encourages curiosity, creativity and hands-on learning. Families explore at their own pace through rotating activity stations focused on science and nature discovery.

What to expect:

Reading nook and…

Family Fun Fridays

05/15/2026 12:00 pm

Spend your Friday exploring together at the Riverbend Nature Center. Family Fun Fridays offer relaxed, self-guided play that encourages curiosity, creativity and hands-on learning. Families explore at their own pace through rotating activity stations focused on science and nature discovery.

What to expect:

Reading nook and nature-inspired crafts.Games and…

Family Fun Fridays

05/29/2026 12:00 pm

Spend your Friday exploring together at the Riverbend Nature Center. Family Fun Fridays offer relaxed, self-guided play that encourages curiosity, creativity and hands-on learning. Families explore at their own pace through rotating activity stations focused on science and nature discovery.

What to expect:

Reading nook and nature-inspired crafts.Games and…

Riverbend Park Classes and Camps

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