Tuesday 4th August 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Explore Burke Lake Park

Join our Fairfax Community and OSG Peers for a trip to Burke Lake Park! This park has beautiful nature trails and places to sit and enjoy the scenery. 

To prepare: Please wear comfortable walking shoes. We highly encourage bringing a water bottle and a snack as well. 

Meet up: We will meet at the Burke Lake Park Information Center. There is plenty of parking outside the information center. Please park at the entrance on your right hand side as you pass through the gate.

Weather Cancellation: In case of unsafe weather conditions, an announcement will be made on WhatsApp at least 2 hours prior to the start of the outdoor event. 

Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via WhatsApp, so please join the OSG Events WhatsApp group to receive important event updates.

Accommodations: At OSG, our staff are not direct service providers, so we ask that each participant attending an event brings any personal support they may need for their well-being and engagement. This may include, but is not limited to, caregivers, communication partners, or mobility aids. That said, with prior notice, we can arrange group-wide accommodations during event planning. These might include ensuring wheelchair-accessible routes or selecting allergen-safe menus. Additional accommodations are available upon request, though they may not be listed here. To discuss your specific needs and help us make our events more inclusive, please contact us at [email protected] with the subject line "Accommodation Request."

Disclaimer: Please Note during community outings, participants may choose as a group—or individually—to stop at a café, restaurant, or other business for a snack or beverage. These stops are informal, optional, and decided in the moment based on the group’s interests. Purchasing food or drinks is never required, and OSG staff cannot predict or control when or where these stops may occur. Participants with food allergies, dietary restrictions, or other related needs should plan accordingly and bring any necessary snacks, medications, or supports.

*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.

Meet Joy Charles, your event organizer
Joy is a special education advocate and a mom to two sons on the autism spectrum, whose commitment to building a more inclusive world is unmatched. Two decades of event planning have honed Joy’s organizational prowess, while her work in special education –as an advocate for her kids as well…
Meetup point

Burke Lake Park
7315 Ox Road
Fairfax Station
Virginia
22039

4
Aug