Potomac Overlook Regional Park

• Use of the auditorium for 3 hours (half hour for set-up, two hours for the party, half hour for clean-up)
• A hands-on nature program of approximately 30 minutes
• Use of tables and chairs
• Free all-day admission to the Nature Center and Park for day of the party

After the nature program there is plenty of time for cake, ice cream, and fun!

Party Guidelines

• Parties are scheduled around programs for the general public and other program requests. We may not be able to accommodate all party requests.
• Suggested guest limit: 35 people in total (this includes children and attending parents)
• Our staff will provide a nature program of approximately 30 minutes during the party. Unless another topic is requested, the program will be a hands-on animal experience, adapted to the age level of your group.
• Helium balloons may not be released in the park. If you must bring helium balloons, they should be tied down and removed at the end of the party.
• All trash should be placed in the appropriate receptacle and all tables and chairs should be returned to the original location.
• Any outside contractors used for party entertainment must be preapproved by NOVA Parks before any other reservation may be made. Please call the office for questions 703-528-5406.
   

Cancellation Policy

• 25% or $20, whichever is greater, of the rental fee will be retained in the event of a cancellation with a minimum of 2 weeks advance notice.
• No refunds will be given for cancellations with less than 2 weeks advance notice.
• A $25.00 fee will be charged for changes to a reservation with a minimum of 2 weeks advance notice.
• No changes will be made to a reservation with less than 2 weeks advance notice.
• No refunds or changes will be granted in the event of inclement weather.
   

General Information

• Once you have successfully made your reservation through our online calendar, you are all set, and no further action is needed! You can make your reservation at the green “BOOK NOW” box at the bottom of this page.
• Plan on using the first and last half hour of your party’s timeslot (10 a.m.-1 p.m. or 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.) to allow you to set up and clean up your event. 

• As the party host, you may park your vehicle by the Nature Center where the party is hosted for the duration of your party. Please drive slowly and with your hazards on, through the green gate down to the Nature Center. 
• The rest of your guests will need to park up at the main parking lot and walk down to the Nature Center (please contact us if you have any guests with mobility issues).  

• The Park Naturalists typically lead an animal talk up to 30 minutes, where they will present a few of the animals housed at the Nature Center to your group. Animals include turtles, toads, and snakes (the birds of prey are not used for these animal presentations). 
• Timing of the presentation can be coordinated with the Naturalist in-person on the day of your party. 

• It is up to you to provide any food or beverage for your guests (alcohol is not permitted in the park). Delivery is possible, but please be sure to check that they know where specifically to g as maps to the Nature Center are often unreliable.
• There are four 5’ and four 8’ tables and 35 chairs available for your party. Our outdoor space may be available for use but may also be scheduled at the same time of your party for use for public programs on the day.