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
Birds Recently Seen at Bull Run Regional Park:
- Canada Goose
- Mourning Dove
- Turkey Vulture
- Red-headed Woodpecker
- Red-bellied Woodpecker
- Downy Woodpecker
- Hairy Woodpecker
- Pileated Woodpecker
- Northern Flicker
- Carolina Chickadee
162 species have been reported at this site to date.
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 2026 | 22 | Jason F |
| 14 Jan 2026 | 13 | Mike Cianciosi |
| 14 Dec 2025 | 3 | Phil Kenny |
| 14 Dec 2025 | 25 | Phil Kenny |
| 14 Dec 2025 | 17 | Phil Kenny |
Amenities & Accessibility Considerations
Site Amenities
- On-site Parking
- Restrooms
Other Site Amenities: Camping/Lodging, Hiking Trails
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
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