Great Falls: Parks & Recreation

Great Falls has 5 recreation areas on file.

Parks & Trails

Federal and state recreation areas within ~50 miles (Recreation.gov RIDB API). 5 sites — 3.3 per 10K residents.

Nearby Nps (5)

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Park · 301-739-4200
Great Falls Park
National Park · 7037573101
George Washington Memorial Parkway
National Park · 7032892500
Clara Barton National Historic Site
National Park · 3013201400

Recreation Areas (5)

Great Falls Park Visitor Center
Facility · 3.0 mi · (703) 757-3101
Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center - Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Visitor Center · 3.3 mi
Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center
Facility · 3.3 mi · (301) 739-4200
Swains Lock Hiker-Biker Campsite
Campground · 4.2 mi · (301) 739-4200
Ranger Station
Facility · 4.8 mi · (703) 255-1800
Mobile Home Parks Detail · County total1

Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF

Sports & Activities

Disc Golf Courses (1)

Krop's Crops Farm
OSM Overpass 2026-04

Golf Courses (1)

River Bend Golf Course
OSM Overpass 2026-04

Items (1)

Springfield Cardinals
MiLB - Texas League · Hammons Field
Nearest Sports Venue · NameTPC POTOMAC AT AVENEL FARM
Nearest Sports Venue · Distance5.8 mi

Sources: HIFLD — nearest by coordinates

Attractions & Entertainment

Entertainment venues, golf courses, sports facilities, and visitor attractions.

Nearby (15)

NOVA Wild
zoo
Colvin Run Mill House
museum
Colvin Run General Store
museum
Blacksmith Shop
museum
Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole
water_park
Colvin Run Mill
museum
Reston Museum
museum
Herndon Depot Museum
museum
Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum
museum
Glenstone Museum
museum
Volcano Island Waterpark
water_park
Freeman Store & Museum
museum
Selfie Wrld
museum
Hunter House at Nottoway Park
museum
Clara Barton House
museum

Attractions (5)

NOVA Wild
zoo
Colvin Run General Store
museum
Blacksmith Shop
museum
Colvin Run Mill
museum
Colvin Run Mill House
museum
Entertainment Venues · Farmers Markets · Total count1

Sources: OSM Overpass — venue tags

Geography

Climate · Avg Temp F55.70
Climate · Annual Precip In41.80
Climate · Station NameVIENNA
Climate · Station Distance Miles7.4 mi
Climate · Period2015-2024 average
Elevation · Feet342
Elevation · Meters104

Sources: NOAA RCC-ACIS MultiStnData — nearest station by coordinates · USGS Elevation Point Query Service

Other

Theaters (10)

LOOK Cinemas
AMC Worldgate 9
Regal Cinemas Dulles Town Center 10
ShowPlace ICON Theatre
AMC Tysons Corner 16
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
AMC Montgomery 16
Airbus IMAX Theater
Regal Fairfax Towne Center 10
Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas

Nearby Campgrounds (3)

Swains Lock Hiker-Biker Campsite
choh · 0
Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Establishments2,517
Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Employees42,418
Nearest Golf · NameTrump National Golf Club
Nearest Golf · Distance4.5 mi

Sources: Census County Business Patterns 2022 · OSM golf courses 2026  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12