Outdoor Recreation

Burke Lake’s expansive park offers a wide range of activities for all ages. • Boating • Fishing (Va. fishing license required) • Camping • Trails • Mini golf • Volleyball • Miniature train • Carousel • Ice cream parlor • Picnic areas with grills • Playgrounds • Disc golf course

Sailboats, gasoline motors, kayaks (unless used for fishing) and swimming are prohibited. Park grounds and restrooms are open daily, closed only on Dec. 25. Rowboat rentals available. For hours and fees, visit the website or call the park.

Nestled in Springfield, Lake Accotink is a hidden gem bursting with fun for the whole family! • Boating • Fishing (Va. fishing license required) • Trails • Picnic areas with grills • Bike rentals • Kayak and pedal boat rentals • Playground • Mini Golf • Carousel

Pavilion shelters and picnic areas with grills may be reserved by calling 703-324-8732. Sailboats, gasoline motors, swimming, paddleboarding and windsurfing are prohibited. Park grounds are open year-round. For facility hours and fees, visit the website or call the park.

Home of the Water Mine Family Swimmin’ Hole, Lake Fairfax is for outdoor lovers of all ages! • Boating • Fishing (Va. fishing license required) • Camping • Trails • Picnic areas with grills • Athletic fields • Skate park • Pump track • Carousel • Boat rentals • Water Mine Family Swimmin’ Hole

Pavilion shelters and picnic areas with grills may be reserved by calling 703-324-8732. Sailboats, gasoline motors, electric-powered boats and swimming in the lake are prohibited. For hours and fees, visit the website or call the park.

A park steeped in Native American history, Riverbend Park is a tranquil setting on the Potomac River that offers outdoor recreation and wildlife. • Boating • Fishing (Va. or Md. fishing license required) • Trails • Forest • Meadows • Kayak and canoe rentals • Boat launch • Riverside picnic areas with grills • River view observation deck • Visitor center

Fishing bait and tackle, rod rentals and snacks are available at the visitor center. Grounds open from 7 a.m. to dusk. A boat launch is provided for kayaks, canoes and jon boats ($5 per boat or $40 for annual launch pass).

(12-Adult) This class is for those who are interested in birding but are unsure how to get you started. Learn about the park’s birds and some basic identification skills. Children age 12 to 16 must be accompanied by a registered adult.

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Birding by Kayak-Single

(13-Adult) Enjoy a naturalist-led birding trip by kayak. Park Authority lakes are home to more than 100 species of birds and holds many unique habitats. See how these small vessels can provide a closer look into the world of birds. Travel in a one-person kayak.

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(12-Adult) This introductory-level class is perfect for beginners or for those who want to learn how to paddle more efficiently. Learn about different kayaks, paddles, personal flotation devices and safety gear. On the water, learn to move the boat in every direction using forward and reverse strokes, a turning stroke, a slice stroke and stopping maneuvers.

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(12-Adult) Paddle with a naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna that call the lake it’s home. Find out what’s growing along the lake’s edge, who likes to wade in the water, and what might be swimming underneath you right now.

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Twilight by Kayak Draconids Meteor Shower

(12-Adult) You can see so many stars from the lake! Catch a glimpse of the Draconids Meteor Shower as it begins at dusk. A naturalist will guide you as you paddle across the lake.

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Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ parks/jobs-internships for more information.

Twilight by Kayak

(12-Adult) Watch the sunset on the lake as the wildlife settles in for the night, then return to the dock by the light of the moon. Single kayaks and all equipment provided.

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(5-Adult) This event is perfect for beginners and families who are interested in trying camping. Arrive in the afternoon and set up your tent, then follow a naturalist on a hike to the lake. Later join us for a Campfire Cooking Class. Wake up Sunday morning for a Family Fishing class.

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(5-Adult) Learn how to fish together. This introductory course starts you with the basics including how to rig and use a fishing rod, safety, environmental awareness and fishing. Rod and bait will be provided. Each person must register. Participants 16 and older must have valid Virginia fishing license.

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(8-Adult) Students learn to use hand-held Global Positioning System (GPS) units to locate hidden treasure caches within the park. After learning how to enter latitude and longitude coordinates into a GPS, students follow the coordinates to find a hidden object, container or unique geological feature. Bring your own GPS; a limited number are available to borrow from instructor at class.

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