If you ever go to Old Town, the historic district of Alexandria, Virginia, there are pleasant and…read morepanoramic views of the Potomac River from the parks & walkways along the waterfront area. We parked on the waterfront and walked through each park. The first one we encountered was the Waterfront Park. The park is well maintained , has many views, and things to do with lots of benches to sit . It had a statue of "The Shipbuilder". There are public bathrooms nearby by the art building. The paid parking lot beside the Waterfront Park is very affordable and not so stressful to park at despite the tight parking spaces. We paid only $15 - for the whole day (unlimited hours). It was very easy to find, and we had no trouble parking.

Such a cool spot along the Potomac River. There was space for chillin, eating, playing, and…read morerestaurants along the way. You can catch the ferry. The atmosphere was wonderful on this beautiful sunny day. The visitors center was around with staff dressed like it was the 18th Century. Such a wonderful experience.

Oronoco Bay Park is a vast park area with wide stair steps at the entrance of the park. The park is…read moreideal for the festivals held there. We encountered several sprinklers there when walking through this park. We saw a lot of ducks and birds at this park. In the middle of the park is a circular area with a paved circular pathway around it. The park was clean and well maintained like the other parks in Old Town. Oronoco Park was the largest and most open park we encountered in Old Town. It had one of the most quiet and calming ambience among all the parks as well. Trying to evade the sprinklers was a small distraction in our walk through this park. Avoid the pathway areas if you don't want to get watered down by the sprinklers there.

This section of waterfront is in the process of developing. I'm glad that land is available for…read morepedestrian use, but this is still very much a work in process. After bypassing a fenced in yard that separates this park from Downtown Alexandria, I was greeted by a nice little path but a bunch of collapsing boardwalk structures with signs to stay away. Hopefully in its final form the park will have more to offer, but at this point it's just an area to walk through.

It's one of those hidden gems!…read more Great place to walk / hang out Great place to walk around, play basketball, chalk art the sidewalks, have a picnic. Located below the I-495 -Woodrow Wilson Bridge, the park is right at the southernmost point and great water views of Virginia and sites within Maryland like the National Harbor across the Potomac River. There is a walking trail along the river with informational signs and displays that describe the really cool, informative information markers of sights and the past history of the area along the trail. A 10-minute walk on the trail will bring you to other parks (Ford's Landing, Shipyard, and Roberdeaux) and eventually to Old Town Alexandria with its many shops and restaurants --situated along the water. Another added plus is that the park offers a place for fishing, playgrounds, basketball courts, and multi-use fields. I came here with some friends for the first time and had a relaxing time just being outdoors and enjoying this great space in nature. We grabbed a picnic table....while having lunch and taking in the weather. Between the space and multi-use areas, it is the perfect spot to for walks along the river, running, exercising or simply....raking time to put things on pause and enjoy the outdoors. ELITE TIP: It is a good place to park if you are planning to visit Old Town Alexandria and want an easy place to park.....without having to deal with the limited street parking, risk of parking meter tickets or the high price garage parking. and enjoy a walk along the river.

Beautiful park in Alexandria with water views. We walked about a mile, just past the restaurants…read moreBarca and some on the water. Then circled back for about a little over 2 miles. It's best to go early. Plenty of benches and covered areas for comfort while in the sun. Great place to walk with your dog or go on a date. There were also other places you could park further down the walk if you don't want to start at the end near the bridge. Lovely walk that I would enjoy doing again.

This was a small park near the water, by some nice apartments, and a little beach area. A pleasant…read morearea, and as they say, not too much parking available. A beautiful view.

It's good for little ones. Getting a parking spot close by can be a challenge. To most Jones Point…read moreisn't too far, but for some apparently it is. I don't think walking 2/10ths of a mile is a hardship, but some parents over here have complained about it. My thoughts of "grow a pair" were kept silent, but as one would expect, yuppie type of folks don't want any kind of exertion. I used to take my son when little here and it worked. The park looks like it needs some work. Admittedly Covid and other things, have probably interfered with this. My hope is the sandbox and playground can be updated for families. It's fenced in adding more security, as little ones can be rather fast. The hill still offers a nice view of the Potomac River. Also it's close to the Wilkes Street Tunnel, which is enjoyed by all ages.

Founders Park is located between Pendleton Promenade & Old Town Alexandria Harbor. The park is…read moreclean and well maintained with paved walking trails and sitting areas. We walked through a garden area in the park and enjoyed the views of the harbor and Potomac River. Bird lovers will love viewing the ducks and birds around this

While I was here for only a few minutes, I thought this was a nice park. The park does not have…read moremuch to offer, but the sights are pretty nice, and I think it's a good place to a small picnic. Before coming to the park, I received some incorrect information. I was under the impression that there was a dog park within the park. However, it's more of a park that allows dogs off leash instead of a a fenced in dog park, which is great. Perhaps, receiving this "misinformation" was my fault because i did not specify that I was interested in a fenced in dog park. However, I believe there is a fenced-in dog run a few blocks away from Founders Park.

If your child needs a break while shopping King Street the Tot Lot is your spot. It's not the…read morelargest park, but it is filled with used ride-on-toys so it keeps my child happily entertained. Plenty of cozy coups for everyone! The playground has a good climbing structure and slides as well.

Cute little neighborhood playground with slides and a sandbox. It's a bit set back from the street,…read morein between narrow townhouses, so you might pass without noticing it, as I have many times. The crowd there is usually neighborhood moms with toddlers. There are a few benches but I believe you have to climb up some stairs (for those of us with strollers). The grounds are maintained well and there are a few trees.

Great little park for toddlers and younger preschoolers! I even some crawling babies exploring and…read morehaving a lot of fun. It's enclosed, has a soft ground, and age appropriate playground equipment. It was clean and the other people at the playground were friendly and welcoming.

New park and playground on Commonwealth and East Del Ray Avenues…read more Geared towards two to five year olds, it's about half done with a cool rock and log theme. It features open lawn, ground up tire surface and rain gardens on the outside of the space.

This section in a string of waterside areas is one of the nicer parts. It's quiet. The tide lock…read moreitself is nice to look at and nothing special, but the path by the water gives one a more peaceful feeling than you're going to get in Downtown Alexandria or by the airport. There are no immediately available facilities in this stretch of park. There is some historical signage if you're wondering where the canal was.

Accessible from Canal Center Plaza, Third Street, or Montgomery Street. Panoramic Potomac views…read morefrom every tree covered bench. Breezes from the water. Wide paved walking paths. A little bit of lock history. Some sculptural art. Lots of driftwood collects by the lock if you're looking for some worn, wet, chunks of wood.

A pleasant spot near the King Street Metro Station, this park evokes several aspects of…read moreAlexandria's history: a tricorn hat, a ship's prow, a farmer's plow, and the marshland that originally made up this area.

One of the least populated parks along the harbor side area of Old Town, Rivergate Park is ideal if…read moreyou want to go to one of the quietest and most peaceful areas in Old Town. It lies between Tide Lock Park and Oronoco Park. Very clean and well maintained park. We walked all the way to the Tide Lock Park from Rivergate Park - making a brief stop to enjoy the river views. Old Town has some of the best parks alongside the Potomac River. We were able to walk to most of them and liked how easy it was to navigate through the paved paths leading into each park.

Randomly found this place right next to Tide Lock Park while taking the "river route" on the Mt…read moreVernon trail. Lots of river views and a big grassy area to relax along with some volleyball nets and picnic tables. Worth checking out along with Tide Lock if you're in the area.