✪ a = Civil War | b = Family Friendly Things To Do PLEASANT VALLEY GOLF CLUB www.pleasantvalleygc.com | 703-222-7900 | 4715 Pleasant Valley Rd., Chantilly 20151 | An upscale, semi-private 18 hole course and driving range in a natural layout. Rated 4.5 stars by Golf Digest's Places to Play. PARKS AND RECREATION ARCADIA FARM www.arcadiafood.org | 571-384-8845 9000 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria 22309 Demonstration farm and educational children's garden providing a sustainable model of agriculture to new farmers, students and the public. b DYKE MARSH WILDLIFE PRESERVE POHICK BAY GOLF COURSE www.pohickbaygolf.com | 703-339-8585 10301 Gunston Rd., Lorton 22079 One of the area's most challenging and scenic courses. Home to 18 holes, a driving range and a new event area for rentals. www.nps.gov/gwmp/planyourvisit/ dykemarsh.htm | 703-235-1530 George Washington Memorial Pkwy. & Tulane Dr., Alexandria 22307 | Part of the National Park Service and one of the largest remaining freshwater tidal wetlands in the DC area, with 485 acres great for boating, hiking and wildlife viewing. ELLANOR C. LAWRENCE PARK RESTON NATIONAL GOLF COURSE BULL RUN REGIONAL PARK www.restonnationalgc.com 703-620-9333 | 11875 Sunrise Valley Dr., Reston 20191 | Located in the heart of Reston and home to The Golf Learning Center, this course is among the area's favorites. www.novaparks.com | 703-631-0550 7700 Bull Run Dr., Centreville 20121 Spacious fields accommodate groups for picnics and camping, while trails offer miles of hiking and solitude. b www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks | 703-631-0013 | 5040 Walney Rd., Chantilly 20151 This 650-acre park has a history that spans 8,000 years and offers visitors the opportunity to bird watch, hike, exercise or just relax. b FOUNTAINHEAD REGIONAL PARK TWIN LAKES GOLF COURSE BURKE LAKE PARK www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/golf 703-631-9099 | 6201 Union Mill Rd., Clifton 20124 | One of the Mid-Atlantic's 100 "must-play" courses. A premier 36 hole public facility offering two golfing experiences. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks 703-323-6600 | 7315 Ox Rd., Fairfax Station 22039 | An 888-acre lakefront park with fishing, boating, hiking and other recreational activities. Mini-golf, ice cream and train rides for kids. b www.novaparks.com | 703-250-9124 10875 Hampton Rd., Fairfax Station 22039 Commanding views of the Occoquan River and great fishing, as well as boating and mountain biking. GREAT FALLS PARK WESTFIELDS GOLF CLUB www.westfieldsgolf.com | 703-631-3330 13940 Balmoral Greens Ave., Clifton 20124 Carved into the natural landscape, this Fred Couples-designed course is one of "America's Top Golf Courses" by Zagat. CLEMYJONTRI PARK www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks 703-388-2807 | 6317 Georgetown Pk., McLean 22101 | A playground where every child is welcome and children of all abilities can play side-by-side. b www.nps.gov/grfa | 703-757-3101 9200 Old Dominion Dr., Great Falls 22102 A beautiful 800-acre park run by the National Park Service offering peaceful hikes and breathtaking waterfall views. b Explore 30 acres featuring more than 53 different species of wildlife in a beautiful natural setting. See cheetahs, lemurs, bison, zebra, camels, giraffes and more on foot, or take a self-drive safari ride through the hillside for a closer look. You can feed and interact with certain animals, while knowledgeable staff teach you more about their habitats. Explore Encounter Connect For more information Address: 1228 Hunter Mill Rd roerszoofari.com 703.757.6222 Vienna, VA 22182 FXVA.COM • 51