Frying Pan Farm Park

CONTACT INFORMATION: Park open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Kidwell Farm open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Facility Hours vary.
703-437-9101 TTY 711
Farm and Equestrian: 2709 West Ox Road; Visitor Center: 2739 West Ox Road
Herndon, Virginia
Teresa Reynolds
Park Manager

Frying Pan Farm Park

Preserving 20th century farm life

Frying Pan preserves and interprets farm life of the 1920s to 1950s. Welcome to one of the most popular parks in Fairfax County.

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Upcoming Events

Feb
07
Custom Valentine Making
10:00AM, 07, (3-Adult) Nothing says I LOVE MOO like a handmade Valentine’s Day card.…
Feb
07
UPDATE: Event is Canceled - Black History Month at the Meeting House
12:00PM, 07, Due to icy conditions, the event is canceled.(All Ages) In honor of Black…
Feb
10
Roundup Playtime
10:00AM, 10, (1-6 yrs.) Enjoy 2 hours of unstructured themed play time to meet new…
Feb
21
Black History Month at the Meeting House
12:00PM, 21, (All Ages) In honor of Black History Month, the Frying Pan Baptist…
Feb
21
Upcycle Your World
2:00PM, 21, (8-Adult) Join us for a super green hands-on workshop where you reuse,…
Feb
23
Little Hands on the Farm
9:45AM, 23, (2-3 yrs.) Join us to learn about a different element of farm life each…

First time visiting?  Please do not feed our farm animals.

That can cause illness and expensive vet visits. Please respect the animals on our working farm, and enjoy our classes, events, activities and rides.


Job Openings

View job details and application information for openings at Frying Pan Farm Park.

Visit Resource Management Division Jobs to view the below job opportunities. 

  • Maintenance Worker

For other park employment opportunities, visit the Park Authority jobs page.


Site Maps

Plan Your Visit

Download the Frying Pan Farm Park site and trail maps to explore the farm.
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Field Trips

Kidwell Farm sign outside the farm's barn

Scouting

Smiling Girl Scouts meet and pet one of the park's draft horses

Birthdays

Volunteer holds a goat inside the Kidwell Farm barn

Programs / Activities

Classes and Camps
Events in the Park
Birthday Parties
Field Trips
Frying Pan On Your Own
Births/New Arrivals
Inaccessible
Wagon Rides
4-H Club
Fairfax County Carnival and Fair

Facilities / Rentals

Frying Pan HOME
Carousel / Playground
Country Store
Equestrian Facilities
Kidwell Farm
Meeting House
Picnic Shelter
Rental Facilities
Schoolhouse
Visitor Center

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