http://www.f... ks/riverbend<br />
Hours:Park: Daily, 7am-dusk. Visitor Center: Jan-Feb, Mon & Wed-Sun 11am-4pm; Mar-Dec, Mon & Wed-Sun 9am-5pm<br />
Cost:Free<br />
Ages:All Ages<br />
Riverbend Park boasts over 400 acres of forest, meadows, ponds, and streams bordering the Potomac River. Numerous resident and migrant birds, and spectacular wildflowers are some of its highlights. A pavilion, available for special events, can be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Other facilities include picnic tables and a boat ramp for private launches. Swimming is prohibited in the river.<br />
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Riverbend Park Nature Center is located at 8814 Jeffery Road and is open only for scheduled programs, groups, and appointments; for more information call 703.759.3211. The Visitor Center (address above) has live animals, seasonal exhibits, a nature library, and a naturalist on duty during open hours. Information about several self-guided programs can be picked up at the Visitor Center,
8700 Potomac Hills Street<br /><br />Great Falls, VA 22066 United States<br /><br />703.759.9018<br /><br /><br /><br />getting there:<br /><br />Beltway Exit 44, which is Georgetown Pike, west to a right on Riverbend Road. Then, turn right on Jeffery Road and follow for approximately one mile to the park entrance.
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