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Prince William Forest Park
Turkey Run Education Center
 
Inside the Turkey Run Education Center.
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The Turkey Run Education Center classroom.
 

The Turkey Run Education Center (TREC) is a reservation-required classroom-style facility for organized groups. The facility is available year-round from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. TREC is equipped with tables and chairs to accommodate up to thirty people. Upon request, the classroom also has a projection screen, slide projector, dry-erase white board (and markers), 32" color television and VCR. A drink machine and public restroom is located behind the TREC building.

Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be given due to cancellations. Reservations may be rescheduled for a future date.

Check-in/Check-out
Check-in is no earlier than 8:00 am. Check-out must be by 5:00 pm or as listed on your permit.

Parking
Parking is available in the Turkey Run Ridge parking lot, however, space is limited as this is a public parking area. Carpools are encouraged.

Leader Responsibility
The group leader is responsible for ensuring the group’s compliance to the rules and regulations of the National Park Service.

Emergencies and Safety
If an emergency occurs while you are using TREC, contact the nearest park ranger on duty or call the National Park Service Emergency Dispatch Center at 1-866-677-6677 or 9-1-1 using the payphone located in the Turkey Run Ridge Parking lot. Both of these numbers are posted on the payphone. A first aid kit is located in the TREC classroom. Park Rangers are available at the visitor center every day from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, except Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Years Day.

Application
Application for Turkey Run Education Center
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Visitors recreating in one of the park's picnic areas  

Did You Know?
Prior to 1948, Prince William Forest Park was named Chopawamsic Recreation Demonstration Area. The name hinted at one of the park's intended uses as a source of recreational opportunities for the inner-city youth of Washington, D.C.

Last Updated: August 24, 2006 at 12:03 EST