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Ice & Lights: The Winter Village at Cameron Run

Glide across the ice at Ice & Lights, The Winter Village at Cameron Run in Alexandria, Virginia. The waterpark is transformed mid-November through February into a winter wonderland with an ice rink, beautifully lit photo ops, music and more! Grab a slice of  pizza, roast a marshmallow over the fire pits, and enjoy the winter village.

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Family/Play
Outdoor Programs

Brickyard 5k

Host your next 5k race, team-building session, corporate event or fundraiser at the Occoquan Brickyard 5k race course! Located at Occoquan Regional Park in Lorton, this paved, pedestrian-dedicated track is perfect for any race, large or small, and offers varying terrain with beautiful views of nature and the Occoquan River. 

Outdoor Programs
Sport
Trail

Homeschool photo

Homeschool in the Park

Families who homeschool their children will find a variety of enriching experiences at Potomac Overlook Regional Park. We frequently offer homeschool programs which you can find on our events page, as well as work with individual groups as desired. Please email the Park Naturalist, AJ Barnard, at abarnard@nvrpa.org to discuss programming options.

Outdoor Programs
Goose Creek Trails

Interpretive Trails

The park features a number of walking and hiking trails, which allows visitors to explore the land and understand where the various facets of its history occurred. The primary trail travels roughly a half mile to Route 50, including a trip over the old stone bridge. 

Heritage/History
Outdoor Programs
Trail

Classic Birthday Party

Algonkian Regional Park is a great place to host your Classic Birthday Party in our exclusive Parrot Pavilion! 

Enjoy our exclusive birthday party area, unlimited mini-golf and your own food, drink and decorations.

Family/Play
Outdoor Programs

Balls Bluff Tours

Group Tours

Group Tours are available at Ball's Bluff Regional Park in Leesburg. To schedule a private tour for your group, please send your request to Friendsofballsbluff@gmail.com 

Heritage/History
Outdoor Programs
Fountainhead Regional Park, kayaks

Paddle Tours

Enjoy the natural beauty and diversity of the Occoquan Reservoir, lead by the NOVA Parks Roving Naturalist. We lead fun and memorable outdoor experiences while highlighting natural and historical features unique to the area. Cost: $35 per person.

Boating
Outdoor Programs
Occoquan Regional Park, kayaks

Paddle Tours

Join us for an exciting adventure on the water of Occoquan Regional Park, a tributary of the historic Potomac River. Explore one of the area’s finest wildlife habitats while enjoying views of bald eagles, great blue herons, ospreys, fish and other wildlife. No experience necessary!

Registration is required. 

Boating
Outdoor Programs

Summer Camps Filling Fast - Register Today

Due to high demand, spots fill fast! To save time during registration, create a user account and complete the camper information prep questions in advance. Visit the 'Registration' tab on each camp's webpage for details.

Climb UPton is NOW OPEN DAILY!

Climb UPton—the largest ropes course in the Mid-Atlantic— is NOW OPEN Daily! Climb UPton offers 90 different elements and three levels of difficulty.

Waterparks Open May 24 – Purchase a Pass Now and Save!

Purchase an Annual Waterpark Pass now for Spring Sale Savings! Starting at $80 per individual. Receive admission to all 5 waterparks; discounts on concessions and retail; early entry; and special savings on NOVA Parks attractions and events.