The Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole is a small water park especially geared to elementary-aged children. There are slides, flumes, sprays, showers, and floatables that are easy for even non-swimmers to navigate. Toddlers love splashing down the pint-sized slides and playing with the gentle bubblers. Teenagers can join a game of water volleyball and all ages enjoy floating on an inner tube down the Rattlesnake River.

The Water Mine is adjacent to Lake Fairfax Park, which features a 20-acre lake with a carousel, picnic areas, campgrounds and athletic fields. A new marina complex opened in 2007 offering pedal boat and canoe rentals, as well as tour boat rides.

Location

Lake Fairfax Drive
Reston, Virginia

Admission

$13.50 - Over 48" tall
$11.25 - Under 48" tall
2 years old and under – FREE
$8.00 - After 5 p.m.
$7.00 - Chaperone Fee

Admission to the Water Mine includes unlimited rides on Lake Fairfax's carousel and tour boat.

Hours

Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
Hours are variable.

Tips for Visiting the Water Mine

• The Water Mine is the busiest on the weekends and mid day. To avoid lines, arrive by 10 a.m., between 2 and 3 p.m. or after 5 p.m.
  
• You may bring your own food or purchase pizza and snacks.
  
• Changing rooms and lockers are available.
  
• Swim wear is required at all times.

Official Website

www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec/watermine