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Great Falls Park
Indoor Activities

The Visitor Center is open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily, with extended hours during the spring and summer months.  Stop by for trail maps, brochures, and information.  The center was renovated in December 2008, and features all new exhibits and displays.

The museum, slide show, and children's room are located in the Visitor Center.  Throughout the year, programs may be offered in the auditorium.  Contact the park for more information.

Slide show:  The History of Great Falls

This presentation introduces you to approximately 11,000 years of history here at Great Falls Park.  The video is approximately fifteen minutes long.  Stop by the Visitor Center desk for today's showtimes, or to request a showing.

Children's Room

Games and puzzles are available here.  The highlight of the room is the please-touch table, where children can explore items they may encounter in the park.

The Junior Ranger program is a great way for kids to explore the park, while earning their own Junior Ranger badge.  This program is designed for children ages 5 and up.  Two books are available at the Visitor Center desk.  Contact the park for more information.

Whitetail fawn  

Did You Know?
If you find a fawn in Great Falls Park, it's not abandoned and should be left where it was found. The doe leaves her fawn while she goes to graze, and the fawn will not move until the mother comes back.

Last Updated: December 19, 2008 at 16:54 EST