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Water Mine FUNbrella Party Rentals in Reston, VA

Quick answer

Water Mine FUNbrella Party Rentals is a birthday venue in Reston, VA for toddlers, ages 4 to 6, and ages 7 to 10. Current cost is From $110 plus admission.

Shaded water park party rental with five picnic tables for 10 to 25 people. Every guest also needs a Water Mine admission ticket.

Hours
Half day 11 AM to 2 PM or 3 to 6 PM, Full day 11 AM to 6 PM
Admission
FUNbrella $110 to $280, Admission sold separately
Bathrooms
Yes, Locker and family restrooms
Parking
Multiple Lake Fairfax lots, Estimated capacity: 450–600 spaces (several marked Lake Fairfax lots nearest the waterpark)
Reservations
Required, Book at least two business days ahead
Stroller friendly
Yes
Good for
All ages · 10 to 25 guests
Address
1400 Lake Fairfax Dr, Reston, VA 20190
Phone
703-246-5929
Planning note
These are the main summer hours from June 20 through August 2. Later season hours vary and weather can close the water park.

What works by age

  • Ages 1 to 3 High energy

    The rental gives families a shaded meeting place while younger children use gentler water areas.

  • Ages 4 to 6 High energy

    Children can return to the reserved table between water play rounds.

  • Ages 7 to 10 High energy

    Older guests can use larger attractions and still meet the group at the same home base.

Will this work for your family?

Best for
A summer water party when a shaded home base matters and the family can manage separate admission for every guest.
Choose something else when
Choose an indoor party when weather, capacity, or active water supervision creates too much risk.
Arrival plan
Buy admission separately, confirm the rental time, and arrive before the waterpark reaches capacity.
Sibling fit
The home base helps mixed ages regroup, but adults still need a supervision plan by swimming ability.

Do this: Shade Base Water Party

Estimated duration: 2 to 3 hours

  1. Assign one adult to check in guests at the FUNbrella while another handles children already in swimwear.
  2. Use the table for two planned water and snack breaks instead of waiting for everyone to tire.
  3. End water play early enough for dry clothes and a calm goodbye at the rental area.

Bring: Admission tickets, Swimsuits, Towels, Dry clothes, Water, Food allowed by the venue

Easy exit: If weather or energy changes, return to the shaded table, change into dry clothes, and finish with food.

Quick parent answers

Does the FUNbrella rental include admission?

No. Every guest still needs waterpark admission in addition to the rental.

What is the main party day risk?

Hot weekend capacity and weather can affect entry and water time, so arrive early and keep guest communication clear.

What parents are saying

Parents get a shaded home base inside the water park, but the rental is only one part of the cost. Every guest still needs admission, and summer weather or capacity can affect the day.

Official website for Fairfax County Park Authority Water Mine rentals

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