Fountainhead Regional Park

Fountainhead Regional Park is a 2,000-acre preserve with forests and waterfront along a reservoir, featuring an extensive network of mountain biking and hiking trails. The park also provides fishing areas, boat access, and wildlife viewing opportunities along the shoreline.

The park was created as part of Northern Virginia's effort to protect natural land and provide recreation near the reservoir. Its establishment reflects the region's growing push to save green spaces as development expanded throughout the area.

The park draws cycling groups from the surrounding area who actively maintain and build new trails for riders of all levels. This community involvement has shaped how the trails are designed and continues to bring people together around outdoor biking.

The preserve is open from March through November, with hours varying by season throughout the year. Visitors should wear good hiking boots or biking shoes and stay on marked trails, especially after rain when the ground becomes softer.

The park marks the southern endpoint of a long-distance trail that connects two major river systems across the region. Along this corridor, visitors often spot nesting bald eagles and waterfowl that make the waterways their home.