Prince William Forest Park - Visitor Center

Park Entrance Rd, Dumfries, VA 22025



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OWNER: National Park Service - Prince William Forest Park

CONTACT: (703) 221-7181

WEBSITE: https://www.nps.gov/prwi/

EVENTS: https://www.nps.gov/prwi/planyourvisit/

Hours: Sunrise-Sunset
Visitor Center: March 1 to October 31 - Everyday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. November 1 to February 28 - Everyday 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.

MANAGED BY: US National Park Service Federal

PARK SIZE: 0.25 Acres

PLAYGROUNDS: 2

HAS TRAILS: yes

TREE CANOPY: 98%


GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: National Park

Overall Size: Larger than a football field

GETTING THERE:

Parking, Bike Racks

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Mixed Use Field, Open Space, Trails, Birdwatching, Fishing


AMENITIES:

General Park Amenities: Playground, Restrooms, Drinking Fountains, Seating, Picnic Tables, Grills

Playground Size: Medium

Playground Shade: Lots

Playground Surface Type: Wood chips

Pets: Allowed On-Leash

Additional Features: Visitor Center, Gift Shop, Picnic Shelter

Trash Cans: Yes


TRAIL DESCRIPTION:

Trail Surface: Unpaved

Trail Activities: TRACK Trail, Walking, Hiking, Running/Jogging, Bicycling, Dog Walking

Trail Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Layout: Loop & Linear (network)

Trail Length: 5 to 10 miles

Trail Shade: Lots

Trail Surface Type: Sand/Dirt

Trail Slope: Moderate

Trail Width: 4-8 ft

Trail Extras: Kiosk with trail maps


OTHER:

Programming Available: Education/Ranger Programs, Junior Ranger Programs

Park Information: Maps, Brochures, Information Kiosk

Staffing & Safety: Employee/Ranger Present

Open Space Activities: Have a picnic, Do Yoga

Open Space Size: Between basketball court and football field

Open Space Shade: Lots

Natural Water Feature: Creek/Stream


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Last Updated Sep 13, 2017