Editing Reston, Virginia (section)

==Parks and recreation==
[[File:Lake Thoreau shoreline at sunset.jpg|thumb|Lake Thoreau at sunset]]
Building on Robert Simon's emphasis on preserving green space and providing recreational opportunities, Reston features over 55 miles of walking and hiking paths for residents, with currently about 250 acres of woodlands and open space. Reston is noted for its tree canopy, which currently covers about half of Reston's total area. It is one of only eight localities in the U.S. to be a member of the worldwide Biophilic Cities Organization, which promotes the importance of protecting and promoting nature within urban areas.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://biophiliccities.org/partner-cities/reston-va/|title=Biophilic Cities Organization|date=2017|website=Biophilic Cities|access-date=15 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.reston.org/ParksRecreationEvents/Pathways/GeneralInformation/Default.aspx?qenc=HzT9ACzZbNs%3d&fqenc=37HLsUBBweffG%2bbTD7Xllw%3d%3d|title=Reston Association Pathways|access-date=November 19, 2008|archive-date=February 9, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090209050402/http://reston.org/ParksRecreationEvents/Pathways/GeneralInformation/Default.aspx?qenc=HzT9ACzZbNs%3D&fqenc=37HLsUBBweffG%2BbTD7Xllw%3D%3D|url-status=dead}}</ref>

The centerpiece of Reston's focus on nature is the Vernon J. Walker Nature Education Center. The Nature Center's {{convert|72|acre|m2}} of hardwood forest include a picnic pavilion, campfire ring, and other facilities that support its outreach programs. Its [[Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design|LEED]] gold-certified Nature House offers exhibits, an on-site naturalist, and various programs for children; it may also be rented for community or private meetings.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://reston.org/Parks,RecreationEvents/Facilities,MapsRentals/NatureHouse/tabid/949/Default.aspx|title=The Nature House|website=Reston Association|publisher=The Reston Association|access-date=17 May 2017}}</ref>

Two golf courses are located in Reston. The 166-acre Reston National Golf Course in south Reston is certified by Audubon International as a Cooperative Sanctuary on the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The Hidden Creek Country Club was purchased in 2017 by Wheelock Communities, a real estate development company.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.golflink.com/golf-courses/city.asp?dest=Reston+VA|title=Reston, Virginia Golf Courses|access-date=October 12, 2007|archive-date=September 27, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927202754/http://www.golflink.com/golf-courses/city.asp?dest=Reston+VA|url-status=live}}</ref>

The [[Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park|Washington and Old Dominion (W&OD) trail]], which runs through Reston, is a {{convert|45|mi|km|adj=mid|-long}} pathway built solely for pedestrian and bicycle traffic along the former W&OD train line.

Reston contains four manmade lakes: Lake Anne, Lake Audubon, Lake Newport, and Lake Thoreau.  Also within Reston's area is the {{convert|476|acre|km2|1|adj=on}} [[Lake Fairfax Park]], operated by Fairfax County and which features boat rentals, a large outdoor pool complex called "The Water Mine", overnight campground facilities, and picnic areas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/lakefairfax/|title=Lake Fairfax Park|publisher=Fairfax County Government|access-date=October 12, 2007|archive-date=May 25, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240525073750/https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/lakefairfax/|url-status=live}}</ref>

A 30-acre (120,000 m2) zoo, [[NOVA Wild]], is located on the northeast edge of the community.<ref>"[http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/MapItDrawServlet?geo_id=16000US5166672&_bucket_id=50&tree_id=420&context=saff&_lang=en&_sse=on Reston CDP]{{Dead link|date=March 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}." ''[[United States Census Bureau]]''. Retrieved on April 4, 2009.</ref><ref>[http://www.restonzoo.com/ Home page] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090407021441/http://www.restonzoo.com/ |date=April 7, 2009 }}. ''Reston Zoo''. Retrieved on April 4, 2009.</ref> It is dedicated to family-friendly animal interaction with bus rides and feeding stations. Animals include [[Sheep|lambs]], [[camels]], [[zebras]], [[antelope]], [[bison]], [[cheetah]], [[emu]], [[camel]]s, [[goats]], [[reptile]]s, [[horses]], [[Bison|buffalo]], and [[waterfowl]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dc.about.com/od/zoos/a/RestonZoo.htm|title=Reston Zoo – A Petting Zoo in Vienna, Virginia|publisher=[[About.com]]|access-date=October 12, 2007|archive-date=September 6, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070906070327/http://dc.about.com/od/zoos/a/RestonZoo.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Reston has an assortment of pools, including a year-round indoor pool at the Reston Community Center.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.restoncommunitycenter.com/ |title=Reston Community Center |access-date=May 13, 2006 |archive-date=May 27, 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060527080333/http://www.restoncommunitycenter.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Ice skating is available year-round at SkateQuest, a privately run indoor rink, and during the winter on an outdoor rink at Reston Town Center's Pavilion.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.skatequest.com/|title=SkateQuest|website=SkateQuest Ice Rink|access-date=17 May 2018|archive-date=May 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180518002400/https://www.skatequest.com/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.restontowncenter.com/amenities/ice-skating/|title=Reston Town Center Amenities|access-date=17 May 2018|archive-date=May 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180517223613/https://www.restontowncenter.com/amenities/ice-skating/|url-status=live}}</ref>