Alert:
The Turner Farm
Programming at Observatory Park is currently on pause. This includes Parktakes classes and Analemma Society’s Friday night viewings. Please keep an eye on the Fairfax County Park Authority and Analemma Society websites for relaunch announcements and updates this summer.
This former dairy farm is open for general riding. It has almost 40 acres of open fields enclosed by perimeter fencing. Features include a novice-level, cross-country course with water, ditch and bank complexes, a round pen, a large (200’ x 300’) multi-purpose outdoor arena with all-weather footing, stadium jumps and dressage markers.
Turner Farm has a playground for small children at the end of the paved parking lot. There is a picnic pavilion/shelter available to rent. The Great Falls Lions Club sponsored the playground through a generous donation. Planned community facilities include jogging/walking trails, a bird habitat and observation areas.