Friends of Riverbend Park


Friends of Riverbend Park (FORB) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit citizens group dedicated to the responsible stewardship and preservation of the undisturbed natural beauty at Riverbend Park on the Potomac River, and to safeguarding this Park as a natural 'classroom' for the inspiration, enjoyment, and education of all park visitors.

Directions

 The park may be reached by taking Beltway Exit 44 (Georgetown Pike Rt. 193) west 4.5 miles to right on Riverbend Rd. to Right on Jeffery Rd. Proceed approximately 1 mile to the park's main entrance (Potomac Hills St.) on the right, or 1.5 miles on Jeffery Rd to the Nature Center entrance and parking area.


Friends of Riverbend Park's 2024 Membership Campaign

Every year from September 1st through December 31st, FORB conducts its annual membership drive. Although more than 50% of FORB's income each year comes from its Native Plant Sale, membership dues have remained at only about 10% of total revenue for the past ten years. Entry-level Individual membership dues are only $25 per year. A two-year Benefactor or Family membership is $100, and the three-year Supporter membership is $500. All membership enrollments or renewals may be carried out online by credit card at our website, https://www.forbpark.org. Donations, as well as memberships, may also be made by check to FORB, Post Office Box 1481, Great Falls, VA 22066-8481. All membership dues and donations are fully deductible under IRS regulations, and donation receipts will be furnished upon request. Right now, FORB is looking to raise $10,000 by the end of 2024, so pitch in and help FORB to reach its goal and keep Riverbend Park thriving.




Riverbend Park's 

Virginia Native American Festival


The festival was held this year on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 10 am to 3 pm. F at the park's Visitor Center. FORB supported the festival by underwriting costs totaling over $5,000 for the Rappahannock Dancers and their tent, and for four of the Native American vendors and their arts and crafts.

FORB's Annual Membership Campaign

The annual membership campaign begins on Sunday, September 1, 2024, and runs through Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Renew or upgrade your FORB Membership or just donate to support Riverbend Park.


  FORB Board Members

Hugh Morrow III, President

Cindy Gersony, Vice President

Susan Keating, Secretary

Kevin Dillon, Treasurer

Eleanor Anderson

Karen Hershey

Ron Hodge

John Hughes-Caley

Ahalya Sharma

Frank Zeng

Kylie Lee, Riverbend Park  Manager, ex officio

FORB Annual Reports

2022 Annual Report.pdf

2021 Annual Report.pdf

2020 Annual Report.pdf

2019 Annual Report.pdf

2018 Annual Meeting Minutes.pdf

2018 Annual Meeting Presentation.pdf







Contact us

Mail us:  P.O. Box 1481 Great Falls, VA 22066-8481

Email us: forbpark@gmail.com

Join us

Friends of Riverbend Park Board meetings are usually held at 7:30 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at the Riverbend Park Maintenance Facility. Come on by. Members and prospective members are welcome. 

Friends of Riverbend Park is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. PO Box 1481 Great Falls, VA 22066-8481

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