Lake Accotink Park 60th Anniversary Celebration
Come celebrate six decades of excellence at Lake Accotink Park. It was August 26, 1962, when the park first opened. A daylong event will be held Saturday, August 27, 2022, for the 60th anniversary of Lake Accotink Park. Members of the public are invited from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. for special cost-free activities. Bring your family for free classes, demonstrations, historical guided experiences, and much more. Lake Accotink Park is located at 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, VA.
Learn about all this 493-acre park has to offer. The celebration begins with remarks from local officials including the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, the Park Authority Board and members of the Friends of Lake Accotink Park (FLAP). The day will be filled with fun and adventure for all. Consider playing miniature golf, a ride on the paddle boats or historic carousel, taking a fishing lesson or a walk on the trails. Start the day with remarks from local officials as they retell the story of the park’s creation, its importance to the community and why it’s an invaluable environmental resource. Enjoy food, adventure, discoveries and nature walks. Explore pollinators and the pollinator garden, learn how trees, water, contaminates and other items impact our environment.
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