Lake Fairfax Park
- Park
- Regional draw
- Reston
Lake Fairfax Park combines a lake, wooded routes and extensive recreation facilities in Reston.
Its size supports a varied outing, from a short waterside pause to activities organized around camping, sports or the seasonal water park.
Check current facility schedules and separate fees before planning the day. Swimming is not permitted in the lake; the Water Mine is a distinct seasonal swimming attraction. The photograph shows an earlier view of the park’s carousel, not a guarantee that it is operating or included with every visit.
Visitor details reviewed October 18, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
Image credit: Joe Loong / Wikimedia Commons. Original source. CC BY-SA 2.0. Resized and converted to WebP; may be cropped for display.
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