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Turner Farm
(Fairfax, VA)
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/turnerfarm/
Location: The Turner Farm is located at the intersection of Georgetown Pike
(Route 193) and Springvale Road (Route
674) in Great Falls, Virginia, within the Dranesville District. The park
entrance is on Springvale Road.
The equestrian areas will provide much needed public riding facilities:
* Large multi-purpose arena (200' x 300') with all-weather footing, stadium
jumps and dressage markers
* Dressage arena (90' X 200')
* Cross-country course, with water, ditch and bank complexes
* Round or lounging pen
* Conditioning trails and bridle paths
* Equestrian games area
Almost 40 acres of open fields are now enclosed by perimeter fencing and are
open for general riding. Construction of the
cross country course is underway. Construction of the riding arenas will begin
after approval of the site plan, also
underway. Check back here for updates on the opening of new facilities. For more
information on the development of
equestrian facilities and programs at Turner Farm, call 703-759-1952 or email
TurnerFarm@cox.net.
Hours of Operation: The park is open from dawn to dusk for recreational use and
at night for celestial observation. Visit
the Analemma Society website (www.analemma.org) for a schedule of astronomy
events. There are no entrance fees and
no onsite park staff.
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