William Ramsay Field and Recreation Center at Sanger Avenue in Alexandria. The 10.94 acres lot features many areas for kids and adults to enjoy some leisure time. Continue reading
The Joseph Hensley Park is named after the late Joseph Hensley, a former Director of Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities in Alexandria. The 21.66 acre park is located at 4200 Eisenhower Avenue Alexandria. Continue reading
Chinquapin Park is located at 3210 King Street in Alexandria. During World War II the site of the park was known as Chinquapin Village, a war housing development for Torpedo Factory workers and an emergency facility for the United States Navy. The park still features some remnants of the neighborhoods. In 1971 the property was acquired by the City of Alexandria and was later opened as Chinquain Park by former Mayor Charles E Beatley. A recreation center was later opened in 1986. Continue reading
Martin Luther King Park is a small park maintained by the Fairfax County Park Authority. Martin Luther King Jr. Park is located at 8115 Fordson Rd,Alexandria. The park features athletic fields, tennis courts, a playground, and an outdoor pool. It also has a picnic area that can be rented. The area is shaded by trees and features 10 tables (seating for 60), two grills and public bathrooms. Continue reading
The Ellanor C. Lawrence Park is located in Chantilly, Virginia and offers 650 acres of fun for families of all ages. The park has a history that spans 8,000 years. The park’s habitats include forest, streams and a pond, and it is home to many species. Inside the Walney Visitor Center, you will find live animal exhibits, historical exhibits, children’s activities, a greenhouse, classroom, and sales area. The park’s grounds are open daily from dawn until dusk. The park has a natural area, picnic tables, ballfields, and extensive hiking trails. Given below are a few attractions to the park. Continue reading
Armistead Boothe Park is located at 520 Cameron Station Boulevard in West End Alexandria. The 10.81 acres park was named in the honor of former special assistant in the United Stated Office of the Attorney General and City Attorney of Alexandria, Armistead L Boothe in June 2000. The park features many areas of interests for both adults and kids. Continue reading
Long Bridge Park is a distinctive urban park with athletic fields, walkways, picnic areas and views of nearby monuments. With more than 30 acres of recreation and open space, Long Bridge Park is located at 475 Long Bridge Drive, Arlington, VA 22202, north of Crystal City adjacent to I-395.
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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.
