Lake Fairfax Park

703-471-5415 TTY 711
1400 Lake Fairfax Drive
Reston, VA 20190
John Britz
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Lake Fairfax Park

Lake Fairfax- Go ahead and stay a while!

Lake Fairfax is a destination location providing 476 acres of parkland. You’ll find a wide range of family-friendly activities and the necessary facilities to make your visit to Lake Fairfax a memorable multi-day experience. Visitors can enjoy the Water Mine family water park, family and group campgrounds, a skate park, a pump track, several hiking and biking trails, and athletic fields. Lake Fairfax is also home to a wide variety of class, camps and special events.

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Upcoming Featured Events

Apr

27
Quiet Moments in Nature

4:00PM, (12-Adult) Going on nature walks are not only beneficial for your physical…

Apr

27
Night Hike and Smores Campfire

7:00PM, (4-Adult) Enjoy a naturalist-led walk through the forest to listen for…

Apr

28
Lake Life

10:00AM, (2-Adult) Meet a naturalist and explore the lake. Bring old shoes that can get…

Apr

28
Anglers with Autism

1:00PM, (6-21 yrs.) This event is designed for participants with Autism and their…

Apr

28
Radical Raptors

4:00PM, (5-Adult) Join a naturalist to search for signs of raptors and explore what…

May

03
Campfire Fridays

7:30PM, (5-Adult) Join us for an evening campfire the whole family can enjoy. Explore…

Fireworks, Food and Family Fun at Lake Fairfax Park

Fireworks, Food and Family Fun at Lake Fairfax Park

Enjoy savory food trucks, live performances and fireworks at the annual celebration!

  • ​Saturday, June 29, 2024 
  • ​Hours: Noon to 10 p.m., Fireworks 9:15 p.m.  
    • ​Park closes to new arrivals at 8:45 p.m.  
  • ​Admission is free, parking is $15 per vehicle in advance, $20 at the gate. 
  • ​Online ticketing ends at midnight on June 29.  
  • ​Watermine hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., tickets sold separately
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For recreation and fun in western Fairfax, this 476 acre park includes a 20-acre lake with fishing, the Water Mine family Swimmin’ Hole, boat rentals, carousel, athletic fields, picnic shelters and picnic areas with grills, a playground, restrooms, campgrounds, trails and a skatepark.

The Water Mine Family Swimmin’ Hole features tubing on the Rattlesnake Lazy River, a tot pool at Tenderfoot Pond, slides, tunnels, and interactive play features designed for young children. The Water Mine is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

The campground, picnic areas , playground, trails and skatepark are open year-round. Virginia State fishing license is required, and sailboats, gasoline and electric-powered boats and swimming are prohibited in the lake.

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