Education

Students in Lake Barcroft attend schools in Fairfax County. The schools feed into J.E.B. Stuart High School and there are also a number of private school options both in the area and in Washington, D.C., proper.

The Washington area is home to a number of prestigious universities and colleges, including Georgetown, George Washington and American Universities. Add in nearby Virginia and Maryland and there are numerous college options within a close proximity.

Attractions & Points of Interest

The main point of interest in Lake Barcroft is the lake itself. Swimming, fishing and wind surfing are allowed on the lake, as are some small boats. The lake has a lot of interesting wildlife, including beavers and a variety of birds like herons, geese and sea gulls. An assortment of festivals and events are also held on the lake, including the annual 4th of July Fireworks show.

For those looking to take a day trip into Washington, D.C., the big city is only about seven miles away. Washington, D.C. houses a number of museums, including the various institutions that make up the Smithsonian Institute. Monuments such as the Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorials draw millions of visitors each year.

Professional sports are plentiful in the Washington area. The NFL Redskins are one of pro football's premier franchises. The Washington Wizards of the NBA and the Washington Capitals of the NHL have rabid followings, while the Washington Nationals are the latest baseball franchise to relocate in the area and have recently moved into a new state of the art stadium complex.