Park Authority

CONTACT INFORMATION: Open during regular business hours 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
703-324-8700 TTY 711
12055 Government Center Pkwy.
Fairfax, Virginia 22035
Jai Cole
Executive Director

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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IMPORTANT REGISTRATION NOTICE - SAVE ALL DATES!

To make things easier, camp registration will be split between two dates based on camp location.

2025 Spring and Summer Camp Registration Start Dates: Tuesday, February 4 at 9 a.m. and Thursday, February 6 at 9 a.m.

2025 Spring Class Registration Start Date: Tuesday, February 11 at 9 a.m.
Check the camp website for updates!

 

Upcoming Events

Jan
25
Animal Tea Party
11:00AM, 25, (4-7 yrs.) Join us for a cozy tea party on the farm. Bring your favorite…
Jan
25
Historic Radios on the Farm
1:00PM, 25, (14-Adult) Few things changed the life of the farm family more than the…
Feb
01
Black History Month at the Meeting House
12:00PM, 01, (All Ages) In honor of Black History Month, the Frying Pan Baptist Meeting…
Feb
09
Farm Skills - Wool Crafting
1:00PM, 09, (7-14 years) Sheep are important animals to livestock farmers as they can…
Feb
15
Valentine's Day Tractor Wagon Rides for Families
11:00AM, 15, (All Ages) Celebrate Valentine's Day weekend a private tractor powered…
Feb
15
Black History Month at the Meeting House
12:00PM, 15, (7-14 years) Sheep are important animals to livestock farmers as they can…

Unleash Indoor Dog Fun at Frying Pan Farm Park

Rain or shine, your pups can enjoy endless playtime at the Indoor Arena at Frying Pan Farm Park.

Bring your dog and enjoy off-leash run and play in the fenced 110-feet-by-215-feet arena. You pick the date and time. Cost is $15 per 30-minute time slot.

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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. 

  • Store Operations Staff (Part-time year-round) (benefits eligible)
  • Maintenance Worker

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


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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

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Frying Pan On Your Own
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Wagon Rides
4-H Club
4-H Fair and Carnival

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Carousel / Playground
Country Store
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Kidwell Farm
Meeting House
Picnic Shelter
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Schoolhouse
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