Riverbend Park

Category: Park in Great Falls, Virginia

Address: 8700 Potomac Hills St, Great Falls, VA 22066, USA

Phone: +17037599018

Opening hours

Sunday: 7AM–7:30PM

Monday: 7AM–7:30PM

Tuesday: 7AM–7:30PM

Wednesday: 7AM–7:30PM

Thursday: 7AM–7:30PM

Friday: 7AM–7:30PM

Saturday: 7AM–7:30PM

Reviews

Paul Jaccod

Sep 21, 2022

Very nice trail going south from the main entrance with great views of the river. Easy to navigate except for the last section before reaching Great Falls Park and not too crowded even on a weekend.

uri paniri

Sep 19, 2022

We came to it by chance after the great falls reserve was blocked due to a falling tree at the entrance. This is a lovely park that is five minutes drive from Great Falls, which most people who travel miss and prefer the main reserve. I highly recommend to anyone who intends to travel in gteat falls not to miss the aforementioned reserve, it is much quieter and calmer, not crowded and crowded, and the hiking routes in it are varied and beautiful.

M T

Sep 19, 2022

Very nice park, hike is easy enough for kids or for a nice nature stroll by the water.

Evelyn Sequeira

Sep 8, 2022

That place is relaxing

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Questions & Answers

Do I have to pay for parking

jack cavenas | Sep 30, 2018
Brian Barna | Sep 30, 2018

Parking is free, with additional parking at the Nature Center just further up the road if main parking is full

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How can I rent picnic shelter? provide me office hour?

Faisal Hasan | May 2, 2022
Leila Mueller | May 2, 2022

I'm not certain you can, but their website provides a telephone number and office hours. The link is available in the "overview" section on Google Maps.

Can you show me a list of mobile home/lots for sale?

Bill Johnston | Sep 30, 2018
Ken Lam | Sep 30, 2018

This is a public recreational patk for hiking and watching wildlife. No lots for sale.

What time does it close

Christian Moreno | Sep 30, 2017
Anne Morrow | Sep 30, 2017

It closes when it gets dark, so I believe the gates are locked at 7:30pm now. Obviously, later in the year it closes earlier and in the summer it's open until 8:30pm.

Is swimming allowed?

Christine Oliver | Sep 29, 2021
Heidi Schuttenberg | Sep 29, 2021

No, swimming is not allowed.

Can you fish in this park??

Byron Brown | Sep 29, 2020
Tom Wetherald | Sep 29, 2020

I have seen people fishing.

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Btw is fishing free do we need to know anything before going there to fish?

Sarah khairi | Sep 30, 2019
Marlon Torres | Sep 30, 2019

Here's a link to their fishing information. https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/riverbend/fishing

are there any play grounds for toddlers?

Anne Burke | Sep 30, 2019
Ummuhan Yavuz | Sep 30, 2019

I don't think so. I didn't see any park there. There is some sand near by the river. My daughters 9 and 7 played there.

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How good is the fishing

Elise McDonald | Sep 30, 2019
Chris Pilot | Sep 30, 2019

The smallmouth bass fishing is excellent, both north of the dam and just south of it just inside Great Falls Park. I've fished both from the shore and from a kayak. The biggest issue with fishing that area is that the river is frequently flooded.

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are dogs allowed? off leash?

Erika Goldstein | Sep 30, 2019
Laura Hawken | Sep 30, 2019

Dogs are allowed and must be leashed.

Is this a good fishing place?

Rico Tee | Sep 30, 2018
Garry Jocham | Sep 30, 2018

I see people fishing there.

Hello. What need for fishing

faraz zaidi | Sep 30, 2018
Jonathan Harrison | Sep 30, 2018

License, bait, fishing rod.

Are there bbq grills next to picnic tables?

Kevin | Sep 30, 2018
Edward Parsons | Sep 30, 2018

There are!

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When is the bait/fishing store open?

marge kang | Sep 30, 2018
KeepThatSame Energy | Sep 30, 2018

9-5pm Week days. Closed Tuesday and weekends noon to 5pm. Visitors Center hours.

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Is drone flying allowed?

Anh-Vu Do (Andyman X) | Sep 30, 2018
Ken Lam | Sep 30, 2018

Since the Potomac is patrolled by a multitude of lower flying helicopters (including coast guard and park police) and is also route for DCA, drone flying is restricted. It is a Fairfax county park, which has allowed drone flights at other parks. But since rules regarding drones is always changing, i recommend double checking with FAA and fairfax park authority.

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Is there fishing spots there?

Ridha Alshamari | Sep 30, 2018
Abigail Liles | Sep 30, 2018

My big dog loves to swim in the Potomac River from the Maryland side, North of Seneca. Are their any spots along the bank in Riverbend park trails where my dog could Wade in the River, on leash of course.

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What are the hours of the visitor center/store?

Kay Benson | Sep 30, 2018
Mark Whitman (zoomz) | Sep 30, 2018

Weekdays 9 to 5, closed on Tuesdays Weekends noon to 5

Can I ice skate

John K | Sep 30, 2018
Michael Boyd | Sep 30, 2018

No, not at Riverbend. There is a rink at Reston Town Center during the winter season, if you are interested.

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