The Friends of Riverbend Park (FORB) is launching its annual membership and donation drive. FORB’s role is to support Riverbend Park, the jewel of a nature preserve located in Great Falls along the Potomac River, its 400+ acres abutting Great Falls National Park. FORB works to support the park in its mission of protecting the park’s natural environment while also enabling the public to enjoy its beauty and in providing enjoyable educational programs. FORB is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charitable organization; all donations and memberships are fully tax deductible. |
Directions
The park may be reached by taking Beltway Exit 44 (Georgetown Pike Rt. 193), going west 4.5 miles on Georgetown Pike; then turning right on Riverbend Road for 2.5 miles, to a fork right on Jeffery Road. Proceed about 1 mile to the park's main entrance (Potomac Hills Street) on the right, or go a further 0.5 mile on Jeffery Road to the Nature Center entrance and parking area.
Fall 2025 Announcements ** Riverbend Park has a new site manager! The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) appointed Andrew Wilk to be park manager as of November 1, 2025. He had been serving as the Visitor Services Manager since January 2024. ** FORB has launched its annual Membership and Donation Drive! Please include FORB in your holiday and end-of-the year giving! ** Articles in the September 2025 Riverbend Naturalist (see link to newsletters, below) include: information about volunteering at Riverbend Park, and paw paws and black walnuts. |
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FORB's Annual Membership Campaign The annual membership campaign began on November 1, 2025, and will run through December 31, 2025. Renew or upgrade your FORB Membership or just donate to support Riverbend Park. | Riverbend Naturalist NewslettersSeptember 2025 Mini NewsletterSummer 2025 NewsletterSpring 2025 FORB NewsletterJanuary 2025 NewsletterFall 2024 NewsletterSummer 2024 NewsletterWinter 2024 NewsletterFall 2023 Newsletter2023 Summer Newsletter2023 Spring Newsletter2022-2003 Winter Newsletter2022 Fall Newsletter2022 Spring Newsletter | FORB Board MembersCindy Gersony, President Ron Hodge, Vice President Jessy Sullivan, Secretary Kevin Dillon, Treasurer Eleanor Anderson Karen Hershey Dan Lundeen Ahalya Sharma Frank Zeng Andrew Wilk, Riverbend Park Manager, ex officio FORB Annual Reports 2018 Annual Meeting Minutes.pdf 2018 Annual Meeting Presentation.pdf |