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 has just opened in 2007 offering pedal boat and canoe rentals, as well as tour boat rides.
Location
Lake Fairfax DriveReston, Virginia
Admission
$13.00 - Over 48" tall$11.00 - 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. Save $2 with this coupon
Hours
Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.Hours are variable, see the schedule here.
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.
