CONNECT WITH AMERICA | THiNGS TO DO a = Civil War | b = Family Friendly TWIN LAKES GOLF COURSE 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. ELLANOR C. LAWRENCE PARK fairfaxcounty.gov/parks | 703-631-0013 5040 Walney Rd., Chantilly 20151 | This 650-acre park's history spans 8,000 years and offers visitors the opportunity to bird watch, hike, exercise or just relax. b LAKE ACCOTINK PARK WESTFIELDS GOLF CLUB fairfaxcounty.gov/parks | 703-569-3464 7500 Accotink Park Rd., Springfield 22150 | 493 acres include a 55-acre lake, wetlands and streams offering unique views of waterfowl and marsh life with mini-golf, paddleboats and a carousel. b 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. LAKE ANNE PLAZA PARKS & RECREATION ARCADIA FARM 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 lakeanneplaza.com | 1609 Washington Plz. W., Reston 20190 | Reminiscent of a European coastal village where people live, work and play, this community plaza nestled around a lake is a great place to dine and shop local. b FOUNTAINHEAD REGIONAL PARK LAKE FAIRFAX PARK novaparks.com/fountainhead 703-250-9124 | 10875 Hampton Rd., Fairfax Station 22039 | Commanding views of the Occoquan Reservoir and great fishing, as well as boating and mountain biking. AD ON PAGE 59 b fairfaxcounty.gov/parks | 703-471-5414 | 1400 Lake Fairfax Dr., Reston 20190 | 476 acres of parkland including an 18-acre lake, The Water Mine family waterpark, campgrounds, a skate park and pumptrack, and hiking/biking trails. b GREAT FALLS PARK MASON NECK STATE PARK & WILDLIFE REFUGE 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 GREEN SPRING GARDENS AND HORTICULTURAL CENTER BULL RUN REGIONAL PARK dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/ mason-neck | 703-339-2385 7301 High Point Rd., Lorton 22079 This Virginia State Park offers many outdoor activities and programs, and is home to the nation’s first wildlife refuge dedicated to the bald eagle. b novaparks.com/bullrun 703-631-0550 | 7700 Bull Run Dr., Centreville 20121 | Enjoy hiking, disc golf, a family or company picnic, and camping. Celebrate the holidays with a drive through 2.5 miles of dazzling lights at Bull Run Festival of Lights. AD ON PAGE 59 b fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/green-spring 703-642-5173 | 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria 22312 | An outdoor classroom, museum and national historic site featuring a wooded stream valley with ponds, native plant garden, demonstration gardens and more. b HEMLOCK OVERLOOK REGIONAL PARK BURKE LAKE PARK 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 novaparks.com | 800-877-0954 13220 Yates Ford Rd., Clifton 20124 Small, multi-use park in Clifton with walking and equestrian trails that partners with Endless Horizons for outdoor education and team-building. b MEADOWLARK BOTANICAL GARDENS HIDDEN OAKS NATURE CENTER CLEMYJONTRI PARK 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 fairfaxcounty.gov/parks | 703-941-1065 7701 Royce St., Annandale 22003 | Serene nature center within Annandale Community Park offering animal exhibits, trails, exhibits and a newly remodeled pond, classroom and outdoor play area. b novaparks.com/meadowlark | 703-255-3631 | 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Ct., Vienna 22182 | Picturesque 95-acre treasure with display gardens and native plant collections, featuring the only public Korean Bell Garden in the Western Hemisphere. Celebrate the holidays with a stroll through 500,000 lights. AD ON PAGE 59 b HIDDEN POND NATURE CENTER DYKE MARSH WILDLIFE PRESERVE nps.gov/gwmp/planyourvisit/ dykemarsh.htm | 703-235-1530 | George Washington Memorial Parkway & Tulane Drive, 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. fairfaxcounty.gov/parks | 703-451-9588 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield 22152 Undisturbed woods, quiet trails, splashing streams and a tranquil pond await at this beautiful nature preserve. b OCCOQUAN REGIONAL PARK novaparks.com/occoquan 703-690-2121 | 9751 Ox Rd., Lorton 22079 | 350-acre park scenically located on the Occoquan River. Offers batting cages, kayak rental, boat launch, picnic shelters and a 5K loop trail. AD ON PAGE 59 b HUNTLEY MEADOWS PARK fairfaxcounty.gov/parks | 703-768-2525 3701 Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria 22306 Home to a nationally significant historic house, majestic forests, wildflower-speckled meadows and vast wetlands with incredible wildlife watching. b 58 | FAIRFAX COUNTY VISITORS GUIDE
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