Mason Neck
Pohick Bay Golf Course
Pohick Bay Golf Course is located at 10301 Gunston Road, Lorton, Virginia. The golf course is open during daylight hours, all year. The golf course can be contacted at 703-339-8585. They can also be visited at http://www.nvrpa.org/park/pohick_bay_golf_course/content/hours_and_directions
This scenic course is located on the Mason Neck Peninsula in Lorton, Virginia. Local golf magazines repeatedly name Pohick Bay as one of the area’s most challenging courses. Maps of the course and additional information about each hole can be viewed at http://www.nvrpa.org/park/pohick_bay_golf_course/content/golf_course .
Pohick Bay’s Professional Golf Instructor Ferndando Martinez can help you whether you are a beginner or a skilled golfer. Let him help you take your game to the next level. Fernando has worked with men, women and children of all ages. Visit his page for more information http://www.nvrpa.org/park/pohick_bay_golf_course/content/professional_instruction
Men’s, women’s and junior leagues are available as well as tournament packages. Tournament rates are applicable Monday through Friday for groups of 24 or more golfers and a maximum of 120 golfers for a tournament.
Tournament packages are as follows:
Basic Package $53 per person
Includes:
18-hole greens fee
18-hole cart fee
Range balls
Course gift (logo ball, tee package, course coupon)
Outdoor tent with table and chair setup
Standard Package: $58 per person
Includes:
All items in basic package
Longest drive and closest pin markers
Personalized cart signs and scorecards
Deluxe Package: $63 per person
Includes:
All items in standard package
Post tournament scoring
Morning coffee setup
Basic Junior/Senior Package: $45 per person
Includes:
18-hole greens fee
18-hole cart fee
Range balls
Course gift (logo ball, tee package, course coupon)
Available only to recognized junior or senior golf groups
Standard Junior/Senior Package: $50 per person
Includes:
All items in basic junior/senior package
Longest drive and closest pin markers
Personalized cart signs and scorecards
Outdoor tent with table and chair setup
Available only to recognized junior or senior golf groups
Additional Services include the Pro Shop and a beverage cart service,
The pro shop features a snack bar that offers sandwiches, grill items, breakfast muffins, hot and cold beverages, candy and chips as well as inside seating.
The beverage cart is offered at no charge and carry beer, Gatorades, sodas, water and snacks.
Golf memberships are also available at affordable rates and offer flexible options for all kinds of golfers plus three courses for the price of one! Member benefits can include advanced tee time reservations, unlimited range balls, discounts on pro shop merchandise and even discounted or free greens fees for your guests. All memberships are for twelve months from the date of purchase.
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Mason Neck State Park
The Mason Neck Conservation Committee was formed in 1965 after two bald eagle nests were spotted. The committee, concerned about impending development on the peninsula, recommended part of the area to be used as a site for a state park. In August 1967 the commonwealth began purchasing land parcels from The Nature Conservancy.
Mason Neck State Park is on a peninsula formed by Pohick Bay on the north, Belmont Bay on the south and the Potomac River on the east. The park attracts migrating and non-migrating species of birds, including tundra swans, herons, assorted species of duck and bald eagles. The park consists of several hundred acres of hardwood forests. Several wetland areas are also found at Mason Neck State Park.
The park is in southern Fairfax County, about 20 miles from Washington, D.C. Access to the park is via U.S. 1. From northern Virginia the drive time is approximately 30 minutes from Washington, D.C., 45 minutes; Tidewater/Norfolk/Virginia Beach, three hours; Richmond, one and a half hours; Roanoke, four hours.
Mason Neck is a day use park and has no overnight facilities.
Mason Neck offers hiking, biking and self-guided trails. Four miles of unpaved hiking trails and three miles of paved multi-use trails wind through the park providing a glimpse of nature by the bay. Elevated walkways allow visitors to explore some of the marsh areas in the park. Ten bicycles are available for rent by the hour.
Fresh and brackish water fishing are available, however, you must have a valid Virginia or Maryland fishing license. There are no facilities for boat launching via trailer. From April through October, kayaks and canoes are available for rent, an hour or all day, to explore Belmont Bay or Kane’s Creek – a great way to see eagles.
Other attractions the park offers include: hunting, festivals, workshops, a visitor center.
The park’s environmental education center has a gift shop with park-oriented merchandise and souvenirs. Educational programs include pond study, bird-watching, canoe trips, active volunteer program, night hikes, teacher workshops, hands-on experiential educational opportunities, and evening programs.
Programs include:
Your Backyard Classrooms program is a 40-activity curriculum guide for K-12 teachers
Junior Rangers: Junior Rangers is a day-long program for children 7 to 10. It offers hands-on environmental education that covers stewardship and strong conservation, recreation and protection ethics. Several sessions with varying themes are held each summer. Contact the park for dates and fees.
Wee Rangers: Wee Rangers is a two-hour program for children 4 to 6 with accompanying adults. It’s a fun, hands-on introduction to the natural world. Several sessions with varying themes are offered each summer. Contact the park for dates and fees.
Accessibility include: Picnic area with handicapped accessible restroom facility; fully accessible playground; six handicap parking spaces; a fully accessible paved hiking trail.
For more information about Mason Neck State Park,contact (703) 339-2385 or (703) 339-2380 (visitor center); email masonneck@dcr.virginia.gov
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Gunston Hall Plantation in Fairfax County
Gunston Hall
Located in Fairfax County near Lorton and Mason Neck, Gunston Hall Plantation was the center of a 5,500 acre tobacco and corn plantation. Owned by the author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights, George Mason IV (1725 – 1792), this Georgian style home and garden is now a National Historic Landmark.
It is now owned by the Commonwealth of Virginia and administered by a Board of Regents appointed from the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America.
Gunston Hall is open from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm except holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. And special events are showcased throughout the year.
Guided tours are offered of the mansion and the 550 acres of ground. The hiking trails are open till 6:00pm.
Pirate’s Cove at Mason Neck
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Pirate's Cove pool at Mason Neck
American Bald Eagle watching at Mason Neck State Park VA
Boat launch at Mason Neck
With Pohick Bay along the north, Belmont Bay along the south and the Potomac River on the east, Mason Neck State Park is the migrating and non migrating birds, ducks and swans refuge. Several hundreds of acres of forests provide homes to oaks, holly, hickory, and the like along with wetlands. A wide variety of programs and activities are held here.
Foxy on boardwalk at Mason Neck
Features:
- Hiking and Biking Trails
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Canoe Launch / Boating
- Visitor Center / Gift Shop
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Educational Programs for kids
- Experimental Studies for adults
Paddleboats at Mason Neck
The Nature Conservancy bought the land and connected with a National Wildlife Refuge of over 2000 acres. Mason Neck State Park opened to the public in April 1985.
Mason Neck State Park is located in the southern part of Fairfax County which is 20 miles from Washington DC. Nearby attractions include:
- Mount Vernon
- Pohick Bay Regional Park
- Woodlawn Plantation
- Gunston Hall
For more information please contact:
Mason Neck State Park
7301 High Point Road
Potomac at Mason Neck
Lorton, VA 22079
Information: (703) 339-2385
Office: (703) 339-2384
Visitor Center: (703) 339-2380
Fax: (703) 339-2617
Will Nesbitt enjoying a summer day at Mason Neck
Kite Festival
This is the time of year when winds are favorable for kites in Northern Virginia, so it’s a great time for a Kite Festival at Gunston Hall Plantation. The Kite Festival happens from noon to 5 pm on March 20th, 2010.You’re invited to bringing a picnic or “buy one here”. Bring a kite or buy one here.
Gunston Hall Plantation is located at 10709 Gunston Road, Mason Neck Virginia. The admission is only $10 adults, and $6 for ages 6-18. The young ones from age 2-5 years are only $2 each. Or, a family can pay $25 for the entire family.
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