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 Featured Events

Jul
10
Horseback Trail Ride
5:30PM, (8-Adult) Sign up for a small group trail ride around Frying Pan Farm Park.…
Jul
24
Horseback Trail Ride
7:00PM, (8-Adult) Sign up for a small group trail ride around Frying Pan Farm Park.…
Jul
26
Evening Farm Tour - Beatrix Potter Night
7:00PM, (4-Adult) Come learn about this famous children’s author, farmer and…
Aug
07
Horseback Trail Ride
5:30PM, (8-Adult) Sign up for a small group trail ride around Frying Pan Farm Park.…
Aug
21
Horseback Trail Ride
7:00PM, (8-Adult) Sign up for a small group trail ride around Frying Pan Farm Park.…
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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.


Fairfax County Carnival & Fair at Frying Pan Farm Park

Get ready for old-fashioned family fun at Frying Pan Farm Park during the Fairfax County Carnival & Fair!

  • Explore tractor demos
  • Discover 4-H exhibits
  • Meet farm animals
  • Experience live entertainment and shows
  • Savor classic fair foods
  • Enjoy Carnival rides and games
  • Don’t miss Big Truck Night!
    • Friday, August 1-See, touch and explore big trucks and farm equipment.

$10 parking on Friday, August 1 after 4 p.m. through Sunday, August 3. Cash and credit accepted

 


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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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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