Attractions
Attractions Water Mine Family Swimmin’ Hole at Lake Fairfax Park Follow in the footsteps of Miner Pete for a day of family fun that’s cool and wet! The Water Mine captures the excitement of the Old West’s Gold Rush with attractions and thrills for the whole family. Some of the newest park amenities include three, 3-story waterslides and an interactive water playground for all ages. You’ll also find our classic Big Pete and Little Pete waterslides, an activity pool with floatable animals and rafts, a spraypad for tots, tubing on the Rattlesnake River and much more! Concessions are available or bring your own picnic. (No glass, alcohol or personal grills allowed.) Located in Lake Fairfax Park in Reston, the Water Mine opens May 28 for the 2016 season. The
admission fee for visitors 48 inches and taller is $14.85 on non-holiday weekdays and $15.95 on weekends and holidays. For visitors less than 48 inches tall, the daily admission fee is $12.25. Children younger than age two are admitted free. After 5 p.m. Monday- Friday, non-holidays, admission for all is $9.00 June and July only. Gold Rush season passes on sale through May 28; group discounts also available. For more information, see ad on page 152, or call the park, 703-471-5415.
Hours of operation:
May 28-June 19: Weekends and holidays only, 10 a.m.7 p.m.; June 23, 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.; June 24 –July 31: Daily 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (except Wed.);
Wednesdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; *Wed. evenings June 29, July 6, July 13, July 20, and July 27, season pass holders only 5 p.m.-8 p.m.; Aug. 1 - Aug. 28: Daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Aug. 29 - Sept. 5: weekends and holidays 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; weekdays 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Our Special Harbor Spray Ground at Lee District Park If you like running through the sprinkler, you’ll love Our Special Harbor spray ground at Lee District Park in Franconia. The fully accessible complex features Chesapeake Bay-themed attractions including a spraying osprey nest, Chessie the sea serpent, misting sunflowers and a lighthouse. The beach area is quieter with softer bubblers and interactive water tables. The computerized water maze and dumping crab basket provide lively activity. Children will also enjoy the fully accessible tree house that overlooks the family recreation area featuring the Tiki Village playground for ages 5-12 and the Nautical Cove for ages 2-5. Our special Harbor opens Memorial Day Weekend and closes Labor Day. General admission is free. Group admission is $5 per person in-county, $10 out-of-county for both children and adults, including chaperones.
From a cool dip in the Lazy River to the thrill of the Water Mine’s new 3-story slides at Prospector’s Plummet, the water park offers something for everyone.
Miniature Golf Mini-golf is the cross-generational game perfect for kids, parents and grandparents. Visit the sites listed below for a swing at great family fun. For additional mini-golf park attractions, fees and hours of operation, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/minigolf.
Burke Lake Park
7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, Va. 703-323-6600
Oak Marr RECenter
3200 Jermantown Rd., Oakton, Va. 703-281-6501
Jefferson Falls in Jefferson District Park
Jefferson District Park and Golf Course:
(703) 573-0443
Lake Accotink Park:
(703) 569-0285
Lee District RECenter:
(703) 922-9841
Mt. Vernon RECenter:
(703) 768-3224
Oak Marr RECenter:
(703) 281-6501
Pinecrest Golf Course:
(703) 941-1061
Providence RECenter:
(703) 698-1351
Riverbend Nature Center:
(703) 759-9018
South Run RECenter:
(703) 866-0566
Sully Historic Site:
(703) 437-1794
7900 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Va. 703-573-0444
The Water Mine at Lake Fairfax: (703) 471-5414
Lucky Duck in Lake Accotink Park – It is right by the carousel for added fun!
More Family Fun
7500 Accotink Park Rd., Springfield, Va. (703) 569-0285
Birthday Party Packages What better place to celebrate than in your favorite park? With an array of birthday party options and star attractions, there’s a party style to suit every child. For party particulars, check the listings at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parties.htm or call the sites directly.
For an old-fashioned good time that never goes out of style, you can take a turn on a carousel, climb aboard a miniature train, enjoy a cool, freshly dipped treat at an ice cream parlor and row, row, row your boat on a park lake or the Potomac River. For pricing, hours of operation and other details, call the parks listed below. Burke Lake, (703) 323-6600 – Rowboats, tour boat, carousel, miniature train, ice cream parlor Frying Pan Farm Park, (703) 437-9101 – Carousel,
Audrey Moore RECenter:
(703) 321-7081
wagon rides
Cub Run RECenter:
(703) 817-9407
Ellanor C Lawrence Park:
(703) 631-0013
Lake Accotink, (703) 569-3464 – Pedal boats, canoes, kayaks, tour boat, carousel, bike rentals, snack bar
Frying Pan Park:
(703) 437-9101
Lake Fairfax, (703) 471-5414 -- Pedal boats, tour boat, carousel, skate park, packaged ice cream
For more information, call the park at (703) 922-9841.
Green Spring Gardens:
(703) 642-5173
Riverbend, (703) 759-9018 – Jon boats, kayaks
Memorial Day weekend – June 23: Weekends and
George Washington RECenter:
(703) 780-8894
Hidden Oaks Nature Center:
(703) 941-1065
Hidden Pond Nature Center:
(703) 451-9588
Huntley Meadows Park:
(703) 768-2525
holidays only, 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.;
June 24 – Labor Day: Weekdays 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. (Ex-
cept Wed.); Wednesdays 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.; weekends/ holidays 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
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Bike Rentals offered at Accotink Marina Bike the trails at Lake Accotink Park -- even if you didn’t bring a bike! Through a partnership with Trails
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