Merchant Park

Commercial or group tour photography must be authorized prior to visit. Staff members have the right to accompany the photographer or videographer for the duration of their visit.

Merchant Park is open to the public daily from dawn to dusk. The park includes almost two acres of shaded spots and open green spaces perfect for picnics, dog walking, and enjoying the outdoors. Facilities include a covered picnic pavilion, grills, and benches.

The park is available to rent for special events. Rentals include the pavilion, bandstand, restroom facilities, and optional use of the concession kitchen. For rental inquires, please call us or fill out the contact form below.

Dumfries Distinguished Citizen Bandstand

The Dumfries Distinguished Citizen Bandstand was erected by the Prince William County Historical Commission and dedicated on July 10, 1976 during the American Independence Bicentennial. Originally dedicated to William Grayson, a historic citizen of Dumfries who served as assistant secretary and aide-to-camp to General Washington during the Revolutionary War and as one of Virginia’s first senators, we now choose to honor past, present, and future community heroes!