Potomac Overlook Regional Park
Explore Woodland Trails, the Nature Center and Educational Gardens
Explore the natural world on 67 acres of wild and cultivated land at Potomac Overlook Regional Park in Arlington, Virginia. Hike miles of trails while following interpretive displays to learn about Northern Virginia’s flora and fauna. Our educational organic vegetable garden hosts school trips and summer nature camps, while other demonstration gardens showcase native plants and insects and live animal displays. Visit the James I. Mayer Center for Environmental Education to learn about the connections between humans and the natural world. Potomac Overlook Regional Park also hosts an outdoor summer concert series and a popular summer camp for kids.
Support your parkLatest Updates
Agents of Discovery
Join us as we play Agents of Discovery, a fun and educational mobile based app that takes you across our park as you complete challenges and learn about animals, nature and more!
Nature Center Renovation Update
Camp Overlook Registration Opens February 1st!
Our staff is exited for another year of Camp Overlook at Potomac Overlook Regional Park!
Registration opens at 10:00 am on Thursday February 1st, 2018.
Opening Hours
The park is open daily from dawn til dusk.
The Nature Center
Mondays - Closed
Tuesdays - Saturdays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sundays 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
November 22, Thanksgiving: CLOSED
December 24, Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
December 25, Christmas Day: CLOSED
