Parks
Location and description of the many parks in Northern Virginia. Links to parks administration and suggestions for activities.
Dyke’s Marsh Wildlife Preserve
This amazing wildlife preserve is quite the jewel in the George Washington Memorial Parkway area. Along the Potomac River the Dyke’s Marsh consist of approximately 485 acres. This preserve is one of the largest in the area. It is a wonderful place for photographers, hikers, and lovers of nature. Touring the marsh can produce encounters with the abundance of wildlife in the area. Some of the residents of the marsh include muskrats, bats, frogs, red fox, and grey squirrels. There are plenty of plant species as well. Fishing is also available in select areas. This system is a very fragile, yet remarkable area.
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$214,900 : 6708 Wakefield Dr W #A2, Alexandria2 beds, 1 full bath
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$270,000 : 1100 Belle View Blvd #A1, Alexandria3 beds, 1 full bath
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$171,000 : 1411 Belle View Blvd #A2, Alexandria1 bed, 1 full bath
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$244,900 : 6628 Wakefield Dr #B1, Alexandria2 beds, 1 full bath
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The Excitement of Cameron Run Regional Park
For a great day of fun for the whole family, Cameron Run Regional Park is the optimum choice. Located at 4001 Eisenhower Parking in Alexandria, Virginia. Cameron Run is full of activities such as fishing, swimming, batting cages, miniature golf, with the Great Waves Water Park with plenty of areas for a picnic. Catering is also available for certain events.
This beautiful area is convenient to condos, shopping, dining and night entertainment with beautiful views.
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$219,900 : 6300 Stevenson Ave #810, Alexandria2 beds, 2 full baths
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$365,000 : 5100 Donovan Dr #101, Alexandria2 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$469,900 : 400 Cameron Station Blvd #114, Alexandria3 beds, 2 full baths
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$539,000 : 157 Martin Ln, Alexandria3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$374,555 : 1005 Van Dorn St N, Alexandria3 beds, 2 full, 2 part baths
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The Hanging Gardens of King Street Gardens Park
Hanging Gardens
Situated at the foot of the George Washington National Masonic Memorial, the King Street Gardens Park can be found near the King St. Metro of Old Town Alexandria VA and surrounded by numerous hotels, offices, metro stop and AMTRAK.
The King Street Gardens highlight a large metal sculpture with hanging gardens. This sculpture along with the sunken gardens offers references to the historic points of the area. The sculpture features, an abstract metal design of a ship’s prow, a plow or a colonial styled 3 cornered hat. The plantings and the sunken garden give a historic reference to the wetlands that originally was found here. In remembrance of the Victorian Era of Old Town, trellised gardens have been planted accordingly as the street grid followed the original street plan by George Washington.
Everyone in the community can enjoy the beauty of King Street Garden Park especially when concerts and the Old Town Farmer’s Market is set up here.
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$759,000 : 1314 Duke St #10, Alexandria3 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
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$612,500 : 2105 Jamieson Ave, Alexandria3 beds, 2 full, 2 part baths
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$969,000 : 321 Fayette St S, Alexandria3 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
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$369,000 : 1600 Prince St #512, Alexandria1 bed, 1 full bath
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Accessible Parks Near Aurora Highland
For the convenience of residents in the Crystal City and Aurora Highlands communities, parks are found near them, each providing a certain feature to meet the needs of the communities.
- Nelly Custis Park – Playground for school aged children
- Eads Park – Playground for school aged children with a multi use field for everyone
- Nina Park – Playground for pre-school children while not allowing any pets inside
- Virginia Highlands Park – Pre School and school aged playgrounds are available. Along with a lighted soccer field, tennis courts, basketball courts and volley ball courts. Multi use fields are also available as well as lighted, permit based baseball fields
Available Homes at Aurora Highlands
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$690,000 : 530 24th St S, Arlington3 beds, 1 full bath
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$699,900 : 724 25th St S, Arlington4 beds, 2 full baths
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$699,900 : 1124 18th St S, Arlington4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$1,200,000 : 620 20th St S, Arlington6 beds, 5 full, 2 part baths
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$1,225,000 : 606 20th St S, Arlington6 beds, 5 full, 2 part baths
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What to Find at Lee District RECenter
Located off Telegraph Road near Kingstowne and Rose Hill in Franconia, the Lee District RECenter is situated on a 193 acre park with 84,000 square feet of recreational facilities.
For more information, contact the Lee District RECenter at 6601 Telegraph Road in Franconia, VA or call 703 922 9841.
Recreational Outdoor Amenities:
- 1 Soccer Field
- 2 Football Fields
- 4 Basketball Courts
- Sand Volleyball Court
- 4 Tennis Courts
- Horseshoe Pits
- Playground
- Tot Lot
- 4 Picnic Areas
- Amphitheater
- Walking Trails
- Carrousel
- RECenter
Amenities inside the RECenter:
- Natatorium
- Gym
- Fitness Center
- 3 Multipurpose Rooms
- Dance Rooms
- Volleyball – Racquetball Courts
- Mezzanine
- Pre-School
Amenities of the Natatorium inside the RECenter:
- 50 Meter Heated Pool
- Spectator Seating
- Super Slide
- 3 Diving Boards
- Spa
- Locker Rooms
- Family Chaging Rooms
- Saunas
- Showers
- Sun Deck
- Grass Sunbathing Area
Amenities of the Fitness Center inside the RECenter:
- Cardiovascular Equipment
- Free Weights
- Workout Machines
- Stretching Area
Homes Available in the Lee District
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$549,975 : 6699 Ordsall St, Alexandria4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
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$359,900 : 6528 Birchleigh Way, Alexandria2 beds, 2 full, 2 part baths
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$379,900 : 5712 Overly Dr, Alexandria4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$949,900 : 5465 Anne Ly Ln, Alexandria5 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
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$400,000 : 6000 Bingley Rd, Alexandria3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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Roses and Leisure at Bon Air Memorial Rose Garden
Floral Grandeur at Bon Air Memorial Rose Garden
850 North Lexington St.
Arlington, VA 22205
Situated at the corner of North Lexington and Wilson Boulevard at North Lexington Street in Arlington, The Bon Air Memorial Rose Garden features 135 rose varieties and over 2500 plant species It is the scenic location for botanical aficionados, lovers or for those who would just like to enjoy the 23.65 acres of nature.
Amenities offered at Bon Air Memorial Rose Garden:
- 3 Water Fountains
- Picnic Shelter
- 1 Open Leisure Space
- Grills
- Paved Trails
- Stream
- Restrooms
- Playgrounds
- 2 Tennis Courts
- 1 Basketball Court
- 1 Volleyball Court
The highlights of the Bon Air Memorial Rose Garden, where “All American Roses” is held yearly, are the rose garden, azalea garden, shade garden, sun garden and ornamental tree garden showcasing miniature roses, Hybrid Tea Roses, Floribunda, Grandiflora and more. The rose garden is managed by the Arlington Rose Foundation. For more information about the rose garden, please contact the Arlington Rose Foundation at 703 358 4747.
The Bon Air Memorial Rose Garden is open from Sunrise till half an hour after Sunset throughout the year.
Jefferson Manor Park of Fairfax County
Jefferson Manor Park
2909 Farmington Drive,
Alexandria 22310
Jefferson Manor Park is located just off Telegraph Road near the US Capital Beltway.
Located neat Telegraph Road in the Jefferson Manor community, Jefferson Manor Park managed by the Fairfax County.
Amenities available at Jefferson Manor Park:
- 1 Basketball Court
- 1 Little League Field
- Playground
- Natural Area
- Restrooms
The shelter found at Jefferson Manor Park offers 36 person to 50 person with 6 tables and 4 grills.
No. Virginia and Tourism – Perfect Together?
When was the last time you were a tourist in your own backyard?
Most residents of Fairfax County and the northern Virginia area think they live in the shadow of Washington DC tourism. Who can compete with attractions such as the White House, the Capitol, the historical monuments and the Smithsonian museums?
But a closer look at Northern Virginia makes one realize how much there is to see before trekking into DC.
Start with a trip to George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens in Mount Vernon, VA. Open year round (including Christmas), Mount Vernon includes a restaurant, food court and shop, all recently renovated,
Fairfax County is home to Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, the nation’s only national park dedicated to the performing arts. Wolf Trap, with indoor and outdoor concert venues, is in Vienna, just off the Dulles Toll Road about halfway between downtown Washington and Dulles Airport.
When the Smithsonian ran out of room at its DC based National Air and Space Museum, it built a beautiful extension in Chantilly, VA. The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center displays the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, Boeing B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay and the Space Shuttle Enterprise among others. There is also an Airbus IMAC Theater.
Nature lovers can visit Great Falls National Park for its hiking trails and beautiful views. Like Wolf Trap, it, too, is run by the National Park Service.
History, adventure, the theater and a hike? Sounds like a great vacation is just around the corner.
Surprising homes near Occoquan Regional Park
The Occoqan Regional Park is located in Lorton, Virginia, in Fairfax County, right across from the Town of Occoquan. It’s located on the Occoquan River. It opened in 2008 making it 1 of 29 parks in the Northern Virginia Regional Parks Authority. It has around 400 acres of recreational space. There are many different things to do there such as, hit the batting cage, have a picnic, get a snack at the snack bar in the marina, play your favorite sport on one of their athletic fields, etc. They also have a boat ramp and boat storage. Their hiking trail is 1.1 miles round trip and forms a loop. The trail is well maintained. Most say that the blue trail is a great running trail and is very well marked. Dogs are of course welcome in the park. Historic black kilns from the early 1900′s can be found on the property, reminding us of the women suffragists who demonstrated in front of the White House and were then imprisoned on the prison farm where these are found.
If you’re shopping for a home you might be surprised to learn just how affordable and pleasant some homes in Occoquan and near the park might be.
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