Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts

The Filene Center House full of patrons
Everyone is ready to kickoff the Filene Center season.
Bust of Catherine Filene Shouse with building in back
Catherine Filene Shouse donated her land to the National Park Service, which Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts was established.
A ranger swears in two new Jr. Rangers during Jr. Ranger Day activities at the park.
Junior Ranger Days occur throughout the summer.
Native garden with the Filene Center in the background
In 2012, park staff and volunteers planted 42 species of native grasses and wildflowers here to create a habitat that now supports over 40 kinds of bees and 25 types of butterflies.
Filene Center in the background with autumn leaves
There are opportunities year-round to hike and enjoy the outdoors, picnic and participate in ranger programs or walks.
Sold out show at Theatre-in-the-Woods
Most of the activities in the park during the summer are centered around performances at the Filene Center and Theatre-in-the-Woods.
Photos: National Park Service

About Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts

No matter what your age or taste in shows, you'll find something you like onstage at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. From May through September, multiple amphitheaters in the park present performances such as musicals, dance, opera, jazz, and popular and country music. A good time to explore the beauty and history of the park without the crowds is October - April.

Quick Facts

State Virginia
State Code VA
Weather The weather at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts is typical for the mid-Atlantic area. There are four seasons. The majority of visitation is during the summers, which…

Location & Map

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts is located in Virginia.

Operating Hours

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts is open to the public from sunrise to dusk every day. During the performance season, the park is closed to public visitation which is not performance related during park festivals and Filene Center performances to avoid conflict among visitor use activities. This public use restriction begins two hours prior to Filene Center show times and ends one hour after Filene Center performances have completed.

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Activities

Arts and Culture Live Music Theater Food Picnicking Guided Tours Hiking Junior Ranger Program

Getting There

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts is located in Vienna, Virginia. The park can be accessed by traveling from Route 7, the Dulles Toll Road (Route 267), Beulah Road or Old Courthouse Road. For more detailed information visit the park's directions page.

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Contact & Address

Address 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, 22182-1643
Phone 7032551800

Topics & Themes

Arts Tragic Events Trails

Things To Do

Explore the Outdoors at Wolf Trap

Explore the Outdoors at Wolf Trap

Winding through the woods and walking through the native meadows, discover the natural side of Wolf Trap!

There are two overlapping trails in the park that provide opportunities for visitors to hike and bird watch.

Visitor Centers

Ranger Station

The Ranger Station is located on the left side of the Main Gate to the Filene Center. Brochures, trail maps, and Junior Ranger books are…

Hours: During the summer performance season, May - September, the park's visitor contact station staffed hours may vary and be open later for Filene Center performances. Please call ahead for more detailed information: 703-255-1800.

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