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12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 927
Fairfax, VA 22035
Ben Boxer
Public Information Officer

Department Resources

Green Spring Gardens Rules

Park Authority employees and authorized volunteer staff have been trained and are obligated to enforce these rules and regulations. Failure to abide by these rules may also result in violators being ejected from the facility immediately and prohibited from future use of park property, facilities or services.

 

Weddings, Proposals and Event Requirements

Green Spring Gardens is a beautiful setting for your upcoming wedding, proposal or event. A paid reservation space rental is required for all weddings, proposals, events and event picnics held at Green Spring Gardens.  Weddings or vow exchanges, proposals and events without a paid reservation and coordination with Green Spring staff are not permitted anywhere on Green Spring Gardens property.  Call 703-642-5173 at least 10 days before your event to make arrangements.

For more information about available rental spaces visit or call 703-642-5173.


Picnicking at Green Spring Gardens

Green Spring Gardens is a great place to enjoy a relaxing picnic. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and find a shady spot on the grass.

Here’s what to know before you visit:

  • A few picnic tables are available in the Children’s Garden. These are first come, first served. Most people bring a blanket for the lawn.
  • Please do not bring balloons, decorations or sports equipment—they are not allowed.
  • Wooden pallets, tables, tents and umbrellas are not allowed.
  • Alcohol and grills are not allowed.
  • Please take your trash with you when you leave.
  • Groups of 12 to 15 people must pay a $30 group fee. Larger groups need to reserve a space before arriving.
  • Looking for more picnic spots? Find other Park Authority locations here.

  • Respect the grounds. All plants and animals are protected by FCPA policy.  
  • Please keep the wild in our wildlife and refrain from feeding them. 
  • Leave all plants, seeds, fruit, vegetables and animals where you find them. Please do not touch or pick.  
  • Stay on the designated paths and avoid stepping into the garden beds or climbing trees.  
  • Recreational activities such as ball games, frisbees and kite-flying are prohibited. Balls, frisbees and balloons are prohibited. 
  • Paths are specifically designed for pedestrian use. Prohibited activities include cycling, scootering, rollerblades, motorized toys and skateboards.  
  • Fishing, swimming, wading and ice skating are prohibited in the ponds and stream. 
  • Dogs are welcome at Green Spring Gardens. Fairfax County leash laws apply, and waste must be picked up and disposed of in outdoor trash receptacles.  
  • Alcohol and fires are prohibited on the grounds.  
  • Advance, paid reservations are required for weddings, proposals, group events, and portrait/commercial photography. Please call 703-642-5173 for more information or review the Photography Reservation Guidelines for photography information. 
  • Visitors should depart from the gardens by dusk, when the gardens close. 
  • Interested in a facility rental? Please call 703-642-5173 and/or visit Green Spring’s rental website
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