Hidden Pond Nature Center - A Springfield VA Treasure

The information in quotes below was taken directly from the Hidden Pond Nature Center website where you can find more specific nformation regarding programs that are offered at the nature center. The important point of this post is that there is now a 2,000 foot trail that links the 25 acres of the Hidden Park Nature Center to Pohick Stream Valley Park - a meandering 7,000 acre park. It is one of the many reasons to consider making Springfield your home.

"Acres of undisturbed woodland, quiet trails, splashing streams and a tranquil pond are just a few of the reasons to visit Hidden Pond Nature Center. Tucked away in Springfield, Hidden Pond is a neighborhood haven filled with wondrous things. Hidden Pond, at 25 acres, lies adjacent to the much larger Pohick Stream Valley Park which boasts over 700 acres. A new 2000-foot trail and bridge has connected the two parks, so that many more neighbors and guests can visit the Hidden Pond Nature Center as well as the pond, streams, wetlands, woods and other quiet places that these preserves have to offer."

Hidden Pond Nature Center is open daily from noon until 5 p.m. during January and February. March through December, the center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; weekends and holidays from noon until 5 p.m. Closed Tuesdays.

Springfield is an almost fully developed residential section of Fairfax County - land was wisely set aside to provide numerous and diverse parks in the immediate area.

• Audrey Moore Rec Center in Wakefield Park with its year round pool and gymnasium plus a myriad of other sports and activities
• Wakefield Skate Park is also in Wakefield Park next to the Audrey Moore Rec Center
• South Run Rec Center with year round pool, exercise facilities and other activities. It has a connecting trail to Burke Lake Park
• Burke Lake Park with golf course, camping, picnic areas, small boat rental, fishing, carousel, miniature train and ice cream parlor.
• Lake Accotink Park with small boat rental, fishing and picnic facilities is within 15 minutes.
• Pohick Bay Golf Course - an 18-hole public course
• Pohick Bay Park with boat launch to the Potomac River, camping and picnic facilities.
• Laurel Hill Golf Course - 18-hole public course