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Welcome to Lake Accotink Park! 7500 Accotink Park Rd - Springfield, VA - 22150 703-569-0285 Events at Lake Accotink Park! Register through Parktakes Online for these exciting, fun-filled classes at Lake Accotink July 11 Saturday Can You Canoe? (8 yrs. and up) 2-3:30 pm, Lake Accotink Park, 703-569-0285. Experience the great outdoors while having fun and getting a great workout! You will learn the basic mechanics of canoeing with an emphasis on safety and enjoyment.  Perfect for beginners. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Canoes and life jackets provided. Bring a water bottle and snack if desired. Cancelled if rain or windy conditions. $12 per person. Refunds only if class is cancelled. 18 Saturday Nature Night Hike (7yrs and up) 8:30 pm – 10 pm, Lake Accotink Park, 703-569-0285. Bats, owls and foxes come out at night to hunt for prey. Step out for a nighttime hike over wooded terrain as we try to encounter some of the “nightlife” in Lake Accotink Park. Participants will learn about nocturnal activities of the forest residents. Short talk indoors followed by one-hour hike outdoors. Dress for the weather. Meet at the park Visitors Center. Use the front entrance at 7500 Accotink Park Road. Adults bring a flashlight. $5 per adult, $3 for children under 16yrs. Reservations and advanced payment required. Refunds only if hike is cancelled. 25 Saturday Sunset Cruise (18 yrs and up) 8 - 9 pm, Lake Accotink Park, 703-569-0285. Admire the sunset and relax as you cruise the beautiful shoreline of Lake Accotink. You may spot a heron settling in for the night or a deer coming down to water’s edge for a late drink. An interpretive history of Lake Accotink Park and the area is included in the tour. Beverages served on board. $6 per person.  Cruise cancelled in case of rain or gusty winds. Reservations and advanced payment required. Refunds issued only if cruise is cancelled. August 8 Saturday Can You Canoe? (8 yrs. and up) 2-3:30 pm, Lake Accotink Park, 703-569-0285. Experience the great outdoors while having fun and getting a great workout! You will learn the basic mechanics of canoeing with an emphasis on safety and enjoyment.  Perfect for beginners. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Canoes and life jackets provided. Bring a water bottle and snack if desired. Cancelled if rain or windy conditions. $12 per person. Refunds only if class is cancelled. 15 Saturday Nature Night Hike (7yrs and up) 8:30 pm – 10 pm, Lake Accotink Park, 703-569-0285. Bats, owls and foxes come out at night to hunt for prey. Step out for a nighttime hike over wooded terrain as we try to encounter some of the “nightlife” in Lake Accotink Park. Participants will learn about nocturnal activities of the forest residents. Short talk indoors followed by one-hour hike outdoors. Dress for the weather. Meet at the park Visitors Center. Use the front entrance at 7500 Accotink Park Road. Adults bring a flashlight. $5 per adult, $3 for children under 16yrs. Reservations and advanced payment required. Refunds only if hike is cancelled. 22 Saturday Sunset Cruise (18 yrs and up) 8 – 9 pm, Lake Accotink Park, 703-569-0285. Admire the sunset and relax as you cruise the beautiful shoreline of Lake Accotink. You may spot a heron settling in for the night or a deer coming down to water’s edge for a late drink. An interpretive history of Lake Accotink Park and the area is included in the tour. Beverages served on board. $6 per person.  Cruise cancelled in case of rain or gusty winds. Reservations and advanced payment required. Refunds issued only if cruise is cancelled. Nature Night Hike Group Outings Call to schedule a date for your scout, sports team, homeschool, club, or other group of 10 or more people. (7yrs and up) Lake Accotink Park, 703-569-0285. Bats, owls and foxes come out at night to hunt for prey. Step out for a nighttime hike over wooded terrain as we try to encounter some of the “nightlife” in Lake Accotink Park. Participants will learn about nocturnal activities of the forest residents. Short talk indoors followed by one-hour hike outdoors. Dress for the weather. Meet at the park Visitors Center. Use the front entrance at 7500 Accotink Park Road. Adults bring a flashlight. $5 per adult, $3 for children under 16yrs. Reservations and advanced payment required. One person must prepay for entire group. Refunds only if park cancels hike.