Riverbend River Festival
Riverbend Park, Great Falls
Saturday, May 31
10am-3pm
Enjoy a fun-filled day by the riverfront with children's activities, fishing contests, kayaking, water safety demos, and more from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Riverbend's second annual river festival celebrates the Potomac's natural beauty and abundant recreational opportunities. Bring dad to the park to buy fishing gear, rent a boat, or book a trip. The cost is $5 per person; children under three enter free. For more information, call 703-759-9018.
Tucked away in a remote river setting, Fairfax County Park Authority's only riverfront park has over 400 acres of forest, meadows, and ponds. Trails include a 2.5 mile portion of the Potomac Heritage Trail linking national and regional parkland. Kayakers and canoeists can enjoy exploring many islands in the Potomac River. Serious anglers and families can bring a boat or fish from the shady riverbank. Nature highlights include spectacular river views, beautiful wildflowers and birds.Park grounds are open from 7am to dusk, hours posted. Gates are locked at closing time.
Facilities include a visitor center with snack bar, gift shop, exhibits and riverside picnic area. The park also has a nature center which is available for rent call 703-759-9018. The park's picnic shelter is available by reservation call 703-324-8732.
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