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 parkOpening Hours
CURRENT STATUS:
Monday | Closed |
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Tuesday - Saturday | 10 AM - 5 PM |
Sunday | 1 PM - 5 PM |
Thanksgiving Day | Closed |
Christmas Eve | 10 AM - 2 PM |
Christmas Day | Closed |
PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO CURRENT COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS THE FOLLOWING IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE:
Birthday Parties
Field Trips at Potomac Overlook
Girl Scout Programs
Homeschool in the Park
Picnic Shelter
Second Saturdays
Potomac Overlook Coloring Pages
Twiggy the Barred Owl

If you enjoyed our Meet the Critters video on raptors, you’ll love this coloring sheet of Twiggy, Potomac Overlook’s resident Barred Owl! Find it here. (right click the image to save to your computer)
Sugar & Spice the Corn Snakes

“If you enjoyed our Meet the Critters video on snakes, you’ll love this coloring sheet of Sugar and Spice, Potomac Overlook’s resident Corn Snakes! Find it here. (right click the image to save to your computer)
Squeaker the Red Shouldered Hawk

If you enjoyed our Meet the Critters video on raptors, you’ll love this coloring sheet of Squeaker, Potomac Overlook’s resident Red Shouldered Hawk! Find it here. (right click the image to save to your computer)