Description
Bull Run Regional Park is the northernmost regional park along Bull Run and the Occoquan Reservoir. The park offers the final trailhead for the Occoquan-Bull Run Trail, a trail that totals 17.5 miles. As with the other Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority parks, Bull Run is a multi-use facility that caters to the broadest selection of outdoor recreationists. Opportunities for wildlife viewing are focused upon the Occoquan-Bull Run Trail. A mile or two hike along this trail can offer some rewarding wildlife sightings. A variety of woodland songbird species and woodpeckers may be observed, such as pileated woodpeckers, which are common here, and their “kaak-kaak-kaak” calls ring through the forests from first light.
Wildlife Sightings
170 species have been reported at this site to date.
Birds Recently Seen at Bull Run Regional Park:
- Turkey Vulture
- Red-headed Woodpecker
- Red-bellied Woodpecker
- Downy Woodpecker
- Northern Flicker
- Blue Jay
- Carolina Wren
- Eastern Bluebird
- American Robin
- Pine Siskin
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2026 | 15 | David Ledwith |
| 22 Oct 2026 | 38 | Karen Pao |
| 21 Oct 2026 | 43 | Thomas Showalter |
| 20 Oct 2026 | 27 | Rob Shapiro |
| 18 Oct 2026 | 6 | Evan Pannkuk |
Amenities & Accessibility
Amenities
- On-site Parking
- Restrooms
Other Amenities: Camping/Lodging, Hiking Trails
Accessibility Considerations
This location does not have a Birdability Site Review available at this time
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Maps & Directions
Physical Address: 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville, VA 20121
From Nearest Major Road:
From I-66, take exit #52 for US-29 toward Centreville. Turn right (west) onto US-29/ Lee Hwy and continue 2.1 miles. Turn left (south) onto State Rte 621/ Bull Run Post Office Rd and continue just over 1 mile, then continue straight onto Bull Run Dr to enter the park.
Site Information
Access Requirements:
- Daily, Free (residents) and $7.00/car (non-residents)
Contact Information:
- 703-631-0550, bull_run@nvrpa.org
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