Huntley Meadows Park, located in the Fairfax County’s Hybla Valley south of Alexandria, is an oasis of wildlife in Fairfax County's urban setting. Huntley Meadows is home to beavers, dragonflies, and 200 species of birds. The park occupies more than 1400 square acres of well preserved, natural forests.

Huntley Meadows Park provides its visitors the opportunity to appreciate the pure beauty of what nature has to offer. From a Hickory Horn Devil to a Yellow-Legged Meadowhawk, there are an abundance of interesting creatures right here. A one-half mile board walk which journey’s its way through the wetlands. The boardwalk leads to a hidden observation platform to view the wildlife. This is a great place to hike or bike trail. There is a two mile interpretive trail system enhance your park experience!

The land was owned by George Mason IV who’s house, Historic Huntley Est. 1825, is now apart of the National Register of Historic Places, Virginia’s Landmarks Register, and Fairfax County Historic House Inventory.

Huntley Meadows lies in a wet lowland which provides cleanliness to polluted waters and maintains control of floods and storms. On May 30, 2007 a series of meetings began taking place in order to find better long term solutions in preserving the wetlands. Friends and neighbors of the park are invited to to join the next meeting which takes place on August 23rd, 2008, 5pm - 7pm.

Educational programs are also provided by Huntley Meadows from preschool to self-guided visits. Volunteers are always needed and welcome to join the Friends of Huntley Meadows by helping to preserve the park. Four-hundred citizens are involved but more are also invited.

Hours:

• July 1st -September 1st
  •  Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
    
  • Closed Tuesday, Sundays and Holidays.
    
• September 2nd- October 31st
  
  • Everyday 9am- 5pm
    
  • Closed Tuesdays, Noon-5pm for Holidays
    
• November 1st - December 31st
  
  • Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
    
  • Closed on Tuesdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years

Huntley Meadows Park & Visitor Center
3701 Lockheed Blvd.,
Alexandria

703-768-2525

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