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OWNER: Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority
CONTACT: (703) 690-2121
WEBSITE: https://www.novaparks.com/parks/occoquan-regional-park
EVENTS: Events/Classes at this Park
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
MANAGED BY: Farifax Count Board of Supervisors County
PARK SIZE: >0.01 Acres
HAS TRAILS: yes
TREE CANOPY: 69%
GENERAL INFO:
Park Type: Regional Park
Overall Size: Larger than a football field
Special Features/Comments: **This site is currently under renovation. OPEN during renovation. To be completed Summer 2018**
Water Trails allow access to Occoquan, Fountainhead, Bull Run regional parks.
Jean R. Packard Event Center under construction.
For following amenities, please see website for more details:
Batting Cages open seasonally.
Boat Storage available.
Boat/Kayak rental available.
Outdoor Programs include Children's Naturalist Programs and Paddle Tours of Occoquan River.
GETTING THERE:
Parking
pDriving Directions: From I-95:
Take exit 160B on to Gordon Blvd (Rt. 123) going north. Cross bridge over Occoquan River. Take first right. Access Road approx. 3/4 mile long to parking lot.
From North:
Travel south on Ox road toward Occoquan River. Take a left on Outlet (across intersection from Fairfax County Water Authority). Access Road approx. 3/4 mile long to parking lot.
kParking Instructions: Parking on-site, several lots
ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:
Baseball/Softball Field, Football/Soccer Field, Mixed Use Field, Open Space, Trails, Volleyball, Fishing, Kayaking/Canoeing, Marina/Boating
AMENITIES:
General Park Amenities: Restrooms, Picnic Tables
Pets: Allowed On-Leash
Additional Features: Visitor Center, Nature Center, Historic Site, Picnic Shelter, Rental Equipment
TRAIL DESCRIPTION:
Trail Surface: Unpaved
Trail Activities: Walking, Hiking, Running/Jogging, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking
Trail Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Layout: Loop & Linear (network)
Trail Length: Over 10 miles
Trail Shade: Lots
Trail Surface Type: Natural rock, Sand/Dirt
Trail Slope: Moderate
Trail Width: 2-4 ft
Trail Extras: Kiosk with trail maps, Benches/Rest Areas, Historic Sites
OTHER:
Park Information: Maps, Brochures, Information Kiosk
Open Space Activities: Play frisbee or catch, Go for a walk or jog, Have a picnic, Do Yoga
Open Space Size: Larger than one football field in size
Open Space Shade: Some
Natural Water Feature: Creek/Stream, River/Channel, Shoreline/Beach, Wetlands
