Park Authority

CONTACT INFORMATION: Open during regular business hours 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
703-324-8700 TTY 711
12055 Government Center Pkwy.
Fairfax, Virginia 22035
Jai Cole
Executive Director

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Operational Hours

View park, Rec Center, and golf course hours and amenities by opening the accordion for each site. For information on closures and inclement weather, click here.

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Main Office

  • November 28-March 25
    • Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
    • Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.  

Carousel

  • Closed for the season

Train

  • Closed for the season

Marina

  • Closed for the season

Ice Cream Parlor

  • Closed for the season

Entrance Gate

Burke Lake is open from sunrise to sunset daily. There is no charge for Fairfax County residents. Entrance fees apply for non-county residents on weekends and holidays only (no charge on weekdays), April through late October

Camp Store

Closed for the season
Reopens first weekend in April 2025

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Burke Lake Park website for details.

Batting Cages*

  • Closed for the season.

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Braddock Park Reservable Areas website.

Park

  • The park grounds are open sunrise though sunset daily.

Carousel*

  • Closed for the season

Trackless Train*

  • Closed for the season.

*Weather permitting

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Clemyjontri Park website for details.

General Store/Visitor Center

  • Thursday-Sunday 11a.m.-4p.m.

Mill Tours

  • Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m., 12 p. m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m.

Historic House

  • Thursday-Sunday 11a.m.-4p.m.

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Colvin Run Mill website for details.

Visitor Center

  • Monday, Wednesday-Friday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Saturday-Sunday 11 - 4 p.m.
  • Closed Tuesdays

Woodlands Stewardship Education Center

  • Open based on programming, call site for more information, 703-631-0013

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Ellanor C. Lawrence Park website for details.

Visitor Center

  • Monday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Kidwell Farm

  • Open daily,  9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Country Store

  • Wednesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
  • Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
  • weather permitting

Carousel

  • December Hours:
    • Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-1:45 p.m. 
    • Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m. 
  • January-February Hours:
    • Closed for the season. Call site for more information, 703-437-9101

Wagon Rides

  • Closed for the season. Wagon Rides will run during limited dates and times. Call site for more information, 703-437-9101

Equestrian Arena

  • Indoor Arena, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Outdoor Arenas, dawn - dusk
  • Facilities are used for park programs/events and rentals, see availability

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Frying Pan Farm Park website for details.

Visitor Center

  • Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, Noon-4:30 p.m.

Historic House

  • Wednesday-Sunday, Noon-4:30 p.m.

Gift Shop

  • Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • Sunday,Noon-4:30 p.m.

Gate Locked

  • 5 p.m.

Plant Shop

  • Closed for the season

Garden Plots

  • Garden Plots are open from dawn until dusk, 365 days a year.

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Green Spring Gardens website for details.

Visitor Center

  • Monday, Wednesday - Sunday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Closed Tuesdays

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Hidden Oaks Nature Center website for details.

Visitor Center

  • Monday, Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Closed Tuesdays

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Hidden Pond Nature Center website for details.

Visitor Center

  • Monday, Wednesday-Sunday , 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Gift Shop

  • Monday, Wednesday-Sunday , 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Closed Tuesdays

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Huntley Meadows Park website for details.

Closed for the season

Main Office

  • November 4, 2024-March 31, 2025
    • Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Gate Locked

  • October 1-31: 7:00 p.m.

Carousel

  • Closed for the season

Marina

  • Closed for the season

Bike Rental

  • Closed for the season

Mini-Golf

  • Closed for season

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Lake Accotink Park website for details.

Main Office

  • Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Marina

  • Closed for the season

Playground

  • Sunrise-Sunset

Skate Park

  • Sunrise-9:30 p.m.

Campgrounds

  • Tent camping closed until first weekend in April, 2025.
  • RV camping is open year-round

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Lake Fairfax Park website for details.

Closed

Visitor Center

  • Wednesday-Sunday: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Closed Mondays and Tuesdays

Gate Locked

  • Main Gate: 5:30 p.m.
  • Nature Center Gate: 5:00 p.m.

Gift Shop

  • Wednesday-Sunday: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Closed Mondays and Tuesdays

Marina

  • Closed for the season

 

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Riverbend Park website for details.

Visitor Center/Gift Shop

  • Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Tours

  • Saturdays: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.

Outbuildings

  • 11 a.m.-4 p.m. daily

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Sully Historic Site website for details.

  • Golf course open dawn to dusk, weather permitting. 
  • Driving Range open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 
  • Range is closed on Tuesdays until 11 a.m. for maintenance. 
  • Course is closed on Wednesdays until 11 a.m. for maintenance. 
  • Mulligan’s Grill open 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., weather dependent 

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Burke Lake Golf Centerwebsite for details.

  • Course opens at dawn and closes at dusk, weather permitting. 

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Greendale Golf Course website for details.

  • Course open dawn to dusk, weather permitting.
  • Jefferson Grill 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. weather dependent.

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Jefferson Golf Course website for details.

  • Course open 9 a.m. to dusk.
  • Tower Grill 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Practice facilities open 30 min before first tee time to sunset.

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Laurel Hill Golf Club website for details.

  • Golf Course open 8 a.m. to dusk, weather permitting.
  • Driving Range open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Oakmont Golf Center website for details.

  • Course open dawn to dusk, weather permitting. 
  • Trackman Indoor Golf Simulator open 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 
  • Pinecrest Grill open to 4 p.m. 

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Pinecrest Golf Course website for details.

  • Course open dawn to dusk, weather permitting.
  • Driving Range and practice areas open dawn to 30 min prior to sunset, weather permitting.
  • Twin Lakes Grill open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Twin Lakes Golf Course website for details.

  • Aug. 17 - Sept. 29 (Weekends Only)
    • 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 
    • Last mini-golf play, 5 p.m.

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Burke Lake Park Mini Golf website for details.

  • Oct. 28 – April 4, 2025 – CLOSED FOR THE SEASON

  • April 6 - 28
    • Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 
    • Last mini-golf play, 6 p.m.
  • May 4 - 26
    • Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 
    • Last mini-golf play, 6 p.m.
  • May 27 - Aug. 18
    • Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 
    • Last mini-golf play, 6 p.m.
  • Aug. 24 - Oct. 6
    • Saturday-Sunday and Labor Day, 
    • 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 
    • Last mini-golf play, 6 p.m.
  • Oct. 12 - 27
    • Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 
    • Last mini-golf play, 5 p.m.

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Lake Accotink Lucky Duck Miniature Golf website for details.

  • Open year-round, weather permitting.
  • Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (last ticket sold 8 p.m.)
  • Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (last ticket sold 6 p.m.)

Please note hours may be affected by special events. Visit the Oakmont Mini Golf website for details.

  • Rec Center
    • Monday - Friday: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.
    • Saturday: 7 a.m.- 6 p.m.
    • Sunday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Pool/Lap Lanes
    • Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
    • Saturday: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
    • Sunday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

  • Rec Center
    • Monday - Friday: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.
    • Saturday: 7 a.m.- 6 p.m.
    • Sunday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Pool/Lap Lanes
    • Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
    • Saturday: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
    • Sunday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Leisure Pool
  • Drop-In Childcare Room
    • Daily: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
    • Monday-Thursday: 4-7 p.m.

  • Rec Center
    • Monday - Friday: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.
    • Saturday: 7 a.m.- 6 p.m.
    • Sunday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Pool/Lap Lanes
    • Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
    • Saturday: 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.
    • Sunday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

  • Rec Center
    • Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
    • Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
  • Pool/Lap Lanes
    • Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
    • Saturday: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
    • Sunday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

  • Rec Center
    • Monday - Friday: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.
    • Saturday: 7 a.m.- 6 p.m.
    • Sunday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Pool/Lap Lanes
    • Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
    • Saturday: 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.
    • Sunday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Drop-In Childcare Room
    • Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.-  8 p.m. 
    • Friday-Saturday: 8 a.m.- 2 p.m.
    • Sunday: Closed

  • Rec Center
    • Monday - Friday: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.
    • Saturday: 7 a.m.- 6 p.m.
    • Sunday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Lap Swim & Water Walking
    • Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
    • Saturday: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
    • Sunday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

  • Rec Center
    • Monday - Friday: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.
    • Saturday: 7 a.m.- 6 p.m.
    • Sunday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Lap Swim & Water Walking
    • Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
    • Saturday: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
    • Sunday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

  • Rec Center
    • Monday - Friday: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.
    • Saturday: 7 a.m.- 6 p.m.
    • Sunday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Lap Swim & Water Walking
    • Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
    • Saturday: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
    • Sunday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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