Hidden Oaks Nature Center

Address:	7701 Royce St, Annandale, VA 22003, USA
Phone:	+1 703-941-1065
Site:	fairfaxcounty.gov
Rating:	4.7
Working:	9AM–5PM Closed 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 12–5PM 12–5PM

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Isabelle Laferriere Schrank

Very cute place. We had my son 4th birthday party there and everyone had a wonderful time. We chose the dinosaurs theme and it was just perfect. A guide gave a little presentation about dinosaurs and showed the children a real toad and a turtle (because dinosaurs do not exist anymore!), then we went for a little walk it the nature . When we came back to the Center, they did a little craft and we had cake. They decorated the room for us, but we obviously had a to bring the food, cake, plates, two table clothes, etc. The party was from 10 to 11:45 am, which is just perfect for toddlers and young children. The Center itself is well preserved and has fun things with the children. Everybody was very pleased with our birthday party. I would definitely do a birthday party there again.

A Private User

We attended a wonderful party at the nature center last weekend. The instructors had very good teaching and classroom management skills, and kept a bunch of pre-k kids focused throughout the entire program. I learned a few new things about dinosaurs myself. The party room was spacious -- plenty of room for the kids to play and for the adults to socialize. The kids hung out in the outdoor play area afterward. My son and I headed back into the exhibit, which is geared for children. You could easily spend a couple of hours exploring and playing with the ton of nature toys they have on hand. There is a microscope, magnifying glasses and specimens for older kids to explore as well.

Petra Holden

The Hidden Oaks Nature Center has lots to see and do - they have live turtles, frogs and snakes, plus a surprising variety of games, puzzles, costumes, and learning tools for younger children. The naturalists and volunteers are knowledgeable and dedicated. There is a wooded well-marked, relatively flat trail perfect for beginning hikers that circles the building. My only gripe is the lack of parking - if you cant find a spot in the small circular parking lot in front of the Nature Center, you can drive back out to Hummer St., make a right and then a right, and park in the secondary park lot (which requires about a quarter mile forest hike to get back to the Center.)

Amanda Tarasevitsch

I have attended both Girl and Cub scout events here and every program was incredibly well done. They were organized, efficient, and managed to keep the kids attention - even the 7 year old boys. Weve enjoyed earning badges, learning new skills, campfires with smores, and meeting animals wed never seen before. I enthusiastically recommend this for families looking for healthy, safe, and fun activities with the kids.

Carolyn Krieger

This is our favorite nature center in the area. Lots of live animals in tanks (frogs, snakes, turtles, etc), learning exhibits, things to touch, and so many toys! The trails around the center could have been marked better but the area is pretty and we still had a good time. Enjoyed a picnic lunch at a shady table outside.

Kevin Yee

As with all the Nature Centers, this place is lots of fun for the kids. Dinosaurcanp in the summertime. During Easter they do a dinosaur egg hunt. Boy scout merit badges and other boy/cub/girl scout activities.

Michael Schaub

My son attended a fun birthday party at Hidden Oaks and we have been back since. Lots of interesting things to see and do, including peaceful hiking trails. Definitely recommend a visit!

katie sitar

Great hidden gem. Inside is full of imagination toys. Outside is a cool little wild play area and several marked nature trails. They often have programs focusing on dinosaurs.

David Sabin

Good nature center. Also has a softball field, basketball court, tennis court, and picnic area with double larger grill and shelter. Nature trails are good too.

Rob Young

There is a visitors center with bathrooms and 3 walking trails behind that. A tadpole frog pond is close to the front . We have seen deer, squirrels and a fox.

Dave Boulter

Nice play/learning area for kids, great trails for a short hike, and a playground and ball fields for exercise. Pavilion too for cookouts.

Mason Adamsone-Lindo

a kid fell in the lake and died inside and now the boys ghost haunts the lake so dont go to the lake unless you wanna get possessed

Diana Ree-Reeder

Great place to take younger kiddos. Fun activities inside, nice nature walk on the grounds and playground nearby.

Thomas Walsh

Great kids programs. The staff is very good and the facility is excellent.

Eva Martin

Pretty cool for kids on a cold days or play out on a hot day its shady!

Binod Gupta

Plenty of open space, a small library, green house, pond etc