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    Great Falls Park is now a trash free park. Trash cans have been removed. Please come prepared to carry your trash out with you. More »

Schedule Of Events

May 2013 Calendar of Events- downloads in an Adobe .pdf file

Please contact the park at 703-285-2965 for program reservations. If you are bringing a group, contact us ahead of time if you would like a ranger to lead a program for you. Visit this page for more information on ranger led group programs.

Dogs, with the exception of service animals, are not allowed on ranger-led programs.

 

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Events Upcoming for May

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  • Falls Walk

    Saturday, May 18, 2013

    Take a half hour walk to the Overlooks with a Park Ranger and learn about Great Falls Park, the Potomac River, and the Patowmack Canal. More

    Time:
    11:00 AM to 11:30 AM,12:30 PM to 1:00 PM
    Location:
    Visitor Center
    Fees:
    Free

  • Falls Walk

    Sunday, May 19, 2013

    Take a half hour walk to the Overlooks with a Park Ranger and learn about Great Falls Park, the Potomac River, and the Patowmack Canal. More

    Time:
    11:00 AM to 11:30 AM,12:30 PM to 1:00 PM
    Location:
    Visitor Center
    Fees:
    Free

  • Falls Walk

    Saturday, May 25, 2013

    Take a half hour walk to the Overlooks with a Park Ranger and learn about Great Falls Park, the Potomac River, and the Patowmack Canal. More

    Time:
    11:00 AM to 11:30 AM,12:30 PM to 1:00 PM
    Location:
    Visitor Center
    Fees:
    Free

  • Falls Walk

    Sunday, May 26, 2013

    Take a half hour walk to the Overlooks with a Park Ranger and learn about Great Falls Park, the Potomac River, and the Patowmack Canal. More

    Time:
    11:00 AM to 11:30 AM,12:30 PM to 1:00 PM
    Location:
    Visitor Center
    Fees:
    Free

  • Falls Walk

    Saturday, June 1, 2013

    Take a half hour walk to the Overlooks with a Park Ranger and learn about Great Falls Park, the Potomac River, and the Patowmack Canal. More

    Time:
    11:00 AM to 11:30 AM,12:30 PM to 1:00 PM
    Location:
    Visitor Center
    Fees:
    Free
 

Did You Know?

Women viewing the falls in the 1920's

People used to ride a trolley to visit Great Falls Park. Dancing, a dinner at the inn, a walk down a lover's lane, and viewing the falls at night were all favorite activities.