Groveton Woods is a community of recently built townhouses located north of Huntley Meadows near Richmond Highway in Fairfax County VA. Just minutes from Fort Belvoir and approximately 10 miles from Washington DC, Groveton Woods is the perfect place for commuters as there is a bus stop right outside the community entrance and the Huntington Metro is only 2.5 miles away. Continue reading
Mt. Vernon Woods Park is a small mulch playground in Fairfax County. Mt. Vernon Woods Park is located at 4014 Fielding Street, Alexandria. Mount Vernon Woods Park features little league fields and hiking trails. The park is adjacent to Mt. Vernon Wood Elementary School. The overall size of the park is 7.19 acres and is between the size of a basketball court and football field. Continue reading
There is a lot to be said about Glencarlyn Park but I will try to summarize. This beautiful and secluded 95.5-acre park located in Arlington, Virginia, provides a host of family activities. From shaded picnic shelters to fishing, children playground, amphitheater, nature trails, and a dog park.
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Stoneybrooke Park is a small mulch playground in Fairfax County. Stoneybrooke Park And Stone Mansion are located at 3900 Stoneybrooke Dr. Alexandria. The park features Stoneybrooke Park includes basketball and tennis courts, a playground, tot lot, picnic area, hiking trails, and the historic Stone Mansion, which is available to rent for events. Continue reading
Boardwalk in Mason Neck State Park
Mason Neck State Park is located near Lorton in Fairfax County. Mason Neck State Park is situated on a peninsula formed by Pohick Bay on the north, Belmont Bay on the south and the Potomac River on the east. The park attracts over 200 species of migrating and non-migrating birds, including whistling swans and assorted species of duck. Bald eagles also inhabit the area. Continue reading
Theodore Roosevelt Island is one of the best kept local secrets.
The small island which is located on the Potomac River between Key Bridge and the Roosevelt Bridge, and connected to Arlington via a pedestrian bridge, offers stunning views and magnificent memorial.
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Gunston Hall
Gunston Hall Plantation is located in Fairfax County near Lorton and Mason Neck. In it's heyday this Georgian-style home was at the center of a 5,500-acre tobacco and corn plantation. The owner of Gunston Hall was George Mason IV (1725-1792)---known historically as an author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights.
Gunston Hall and it's gardens are a National Historic Landmark owned by the Commonwealth of Virginia and administered by a Board of Regents appointed from The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America.
Gunston Hall is open to the public from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Each visitor will receive a guided tour of the mansion; the 550 acres of grounds and hiking trails are open until 6:00 p.m. A variety of special events are presented throughout the year.
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Rowing the boat at Fountainhead
Fountainhead Regional Park is a part of the Northern Virginia Regional Parks system offering a wide range of activities:
Boat Ramp
Fees vary accordingly from the shore, from the ramp and for 55 years of age and above. A maximum 10 horsepower gasoline engine restriction is enforced on the Occoquan Reservoir.
Boat Rentals
Rentals are available for 3person Jon Boat, 4person Jon Boat, Canoe or Kayak
Equestrian Trails
Equestrian Trails are maintained by the Clifton Horse Society. An Equestrian Trail Map and guide will be provided.
Hiking Trailson the lake
Trails offered: An 8 mile Mountain Bike Trail, White Trail which is a 2 mile Pedestrian Trail and the Trailhead for the 17.5 mile Bull Run Occoquan Trail
Miniature Golf
Fun and relaxing before or after fishing / boating experience. This 18-hole miniature golf is only $2.00 for unlimited play. Open daily in summer and in weekends in spring and fall.
Mountain Biking
For those wanting to try the 8.0 mile full circuit.Shelter Rental
A rental picnic shelter is offered for families, friends and coworkers who wish to go on a picnic at Fountainhead. Tables and Grills are already included but alcoholic beverages are not permitted. Open for rent at 3 options of: 9 AM to 3 PM, 3:30 PM to Sunset or All Day Long.
Foxy had a good time at FountainheadSnack Bar
A snack Bar is located in Marina Building at its observation deck providing a breath taking view of the Occoquan Reservoir while feasting on a variety of sandwiches, snacks and beverages.
Tackle Shop
Bait, lures to angling licenses are available at the tackle shop on the observation deck. Rest Rooms are also provided here.
Expert Fountainhead guides offer ecological tours and fun paddling adventures for participants’ ages 12 years and above.
Bass Tournament is also offered for angling largemouth bas
s, catfish, crappie, perch and bluegill.
Fountainhead Regional Park Schedule is as follows:
March 1 - March 19
Open for Private Boat Launch Only
March 20 - March 31
Open weekends for rentals - 8 hours per day
April 1 - October 31
Open daily
November 1 - November 14
Open weekends for rentals - 8 hours per day
November 15 - November 30
Open for Private Boat Launch Only
For more information contact:
Fountainhead Regional Park
703-250-9124
10875 Hampton Road, Fairfax Station
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