Nature trails, river views, and picnic sites are available at this popular Virginia park upstream of Great Falls. Trails run from the information center to remote sections of the 400-acre park; a riverside trail connects to Great Falls. Special nature-oriented programs are offered at the interpretive center and other facilities. Some horse trails are available in the park.

Riverbend Park is open year-round and provides a good viewpoint to see the Potomac just above Great Falls. The Nature Center has a sales desk, trail brochures, and insect and mineral collections.

Riverbend Park, Fairfax County Park Authority, 8700 Potomac Hills St., Great Falls, VA 22066. Telephone: 703-759-9018.