The EDGE

Location

Physical Address

Map of Sci Tech Campus and EDGE facilities

George Mason University,
Science & Technology Campus
9100 Freedom Center Blvd.
Manassas, VA 20110

Mailing Address

George Mason University Attn: The EDGE
4400 University Dr.
MSN: 5F6
Fairfax, VA 22030

Payment Address

George Mason University
Attn: Dennis Kisielewski
4400 University Dr.
MSN: 1G6
Fairfax, VA 22030

About Our Facilities

EDGE Programs can happen anywhere: indoors, outside, at your site or ours!

Outdoor Challenge Course

The EDGE outdoor facilities are located on George Mason University’s Sci Tech Campus in Manassas, VA. These outdoor facilities include:

  • 5 seasonal canvas tents with picnic tables that provide seating for 15 – 100 people
  • 30 acres of forested wetlands
  • 1.2mi Piedmont Trail that traverses through these wetlands
  • 22 Low Ropes Elements. Each low element includes bench seating
  • 1 Alpine Tower with a tent & port-a-john
  • 1 Total Team Challenge with a tent
  • 1 Giant Swing high element
  • 1 Power Pole high element
  • 1 Open Field Space
  • 5 staff sheds for equipment storage
  • 10 lockable storage boxes for storage of personal items & unrefrigerated lunches
  • Water coolers are provided around the course & water is available inside adjacent Sci Tech buildings
  • Bathrooms are available inside adjacent Sci Tech buildings

Day-of Delays

If, on the day of your program, you are experiencing issues that will impact your arrival time such as late or early departure, traffic, directional issues etc., please contact: our Supervisor on Duty at 571- 241-5880.

Parking

For the most updated parking map, visit Mason’s Parking & Transportation website: https://transportation.gmu.edu/scitech-campus/

Busses

Busses can pull up along George Mason Circle near Bull Run Parking Lot. Our EDGE staff will greet you there and direct you to the green & white tent. Busses may park in the Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center parking lot.

Personal Vehicles

Park in the Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center parking lot for the duration of the program. Those with Mason parking passes may choose to park at Freedom or in Mason lots on campus.

HANDICAP DESIGNATED SPOTS There are handicap designated  spots located closer to EDGE Course areas but they require a day permit.

  • The Bull Run Parking lot nearest the green & white tent.
  • The Tower Lot is nearest the Alpine Tower.
  • Contact us  in advance to have a permit ready for you, or contact the Transportation office to learn more.

Parking elsewhere on the Sci Tech campus requires a permit or could result in a $100 fine. Information on how to secure a daily permit can be found here: https://transportation.gmu.edu/scitech-campus/#VisitorsEventParking

For EDGE programs that are scheduled for indoor program on Sci Tech Campus, additional parking access at adjacent lots may be provided.

Mason Shuttle

The Mason Shuttle provides free service for Mason students, faculty, and staff between the Fairfax and Science and Technology campuses.  The schedule varies throughout the year so please check the current timetable in advance.

Large groups should contact https://transportation.gmu.edu prior to your program to ensure Mason shuttle service can accommodate your riders.

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