Lake Accotink Park is one of Fairfax County’s most beloved resources. Its 476.2 acres of natural resources, trails, picnic areas, and waterfront activities draw hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
The 55-acre Lake Accotink, a manmade reservoir originally built by the U.S. Army, is a key feature of the park. However, it has required regular dredging to remove sediment and prevent it from returning to its natural state.
Detailed analysis has led Fairfax County staff to recommend that Lake Accotink not be dredged because of the significant cost and challenges in processing and disposing of the sediment. Instead, staff’s recommendation is to restart the Park Authority’s Master Planning process with an emphasis on developing a sustainable vision for the lake and park.
