Watch for poison ivy and ticks. Looks like they are converting many of the fields to "historic"…read moreforests and meadows of poison ivy, briar patches, saplings and weeds. Doesn't seem to be in line with a battle for this area, which would have been fought on farmland which had animal pastures and crop fields. When it is mowed properly it looks beautiful and is a safer walk for kids and dogs. The paths are well kept and nicely mowed.

Nice spot for a casual walk, and cool dog-friendly trails nearby…read more Visited here in the wintertime, there was less mud and walk was pleasant overall. Spent a good half an hour here. Highlights: - Tiny log cabin near the start, a reconstruction of cabins built by Confederate soldiers in Civil War era - Nearby Lake, which is pretty nice view - Wide open pasture with lot of grass in a clearing, calm and peaceful walk. There are various plaques with historical bits of the Civil War dotting the area. Cool and laid-back spot for walking your dog. Interesting views too. Check it out. Last visited: 1/7/23

Place was awesome! Plenty of blue bells to see and take pictures of. Trails were a little muddy but…read morenothing a washer can't handle! I enjoyed this hike with a meetup group. Until next one!

Beautiful lights! You won't regret it. They have two lanes open at a time. You can also purchase…read morethe 3D glasses. I highly recommend for a different experience with the lights. At the end you can pull over to park to get on rides and walk around and have hot cocoa. We drove out here to experience the different scenery and lights. Enjoyed every moment of it all.

If you have toddlers, this is a great playground. Ample climbing options and several slides to…read morechoose from. The whole playground has cushioned rubbery ground to ease any falls that may occur. There are plenty of trees around which provides at least partial shade depending on the time of day/year. There are a few picnic tables available and a short paved shaded path to adventure down that is landscaped. This is located right next to the Manassas Museum and just a few blocks from the heart of downtown Manassas.

A simple park that offers minimal amenities. This is the grassy, treed area surrounding the…read moreManassas Museum. They have a small veterans memorial that commemorates citizens from the city of Manassas that served. The park is basically a one trick pony - a location for people to spread their blankets out while enjoying the fireworks during the July 4th celebration every year in downtown Manassas. This is the only reason I have been here.

The should rename this as a sports field facility. Not much of a park otherwise. I was disappointed…read moreto find that sports fields are what this park has to offer.

Valley View Park is located right off of Valley View Drive in Bristow/Nokesville Va. It is past the…read morepost office and Bristow Manor gold course on the right. It has softball fields soccer fields, picnic pavilions restrooms, a large parking area and concessions. We have been playing softball here every Sunday for the past few months, and the fields are in great condition. It is a great place to play softball/baseball.

It's bigger than you think. 18 miles for the car tour and a ton more hiking paths. It was also…read morehillier than I thought. Once you're there you'll understand how prominent Henry and Matthews's hills are. Well worth the visit.

The walk and drive through history is easy at this national park and it's well worth a visit. If…read moreyou go in the warmer months use insect repellent. I picked up a tick during my mid March visit when I walked all the unfinished rail line. This is a no-fee park so if you're looking for something interesting and free, this is it.

Meh! Not much of a park mainly sports fields. There is a bridal path. I won't be back.read more

Very nice playground for young children, away from the sports field and close to the bathrooms…read more This was a great default destination while we were visiting relatives locally (with a 3 and 5-year-old).

Very nice state forest for a hike! It's woodsy and provides plenty of shade to hide from the sun…read more Different trail options available. Picnic tables available for a food break as well. Toddler approved ;)

Drove down here on the weekend, in the heart of the wintertime…read more Visiting the area around Bristow with my mom + sister, so figured this would be a good spot to walk the dog. Plus, this was technically on the way back, so it worked out nicely for us. Entrance to the park is a bit tricky -- just go straight at the traffic light at the end of the road. The road is narrow, and it's easy to miss it by heading left instead -- a mistake we almost made. The parking lot is not spacious but there were lot of free spots at the time we went. Thankfully it was not too busy. Only I got down, as it was rather cold weather. I walked our dog for a good half-hour. Trees everywhere, the scenery was nice. A bit muddy at parts, but not overly so. I recommend bringing a pair of hiking shoes just in case. Trail ran through the woods, with some interesting views. Saw all kinds of trees -- long and narrow ones, fallen ones, dead and decaying ones where the wood gave way when you stepped on them. The walk felt kind of lonely though -- I honestly didn't see another soul on the walk. I figured it might be the weather or something. My dog enjoyed it a lot. I did too for the most part. The views were nice and relaxing, very calming overall. I am a fan of the cold, so that helped too. Overall, cool spot. Nice wooded trail area for casual walks, and for bringing the dog on. Last visited: 1/7/23

Great place to take a hike on a nature trail with friends and family!! It was a crisp Autumn day…read morefor an exhilarating hike. The trail was moderately difficult but enjoyed the company and used walking sticks from broken branches! We had a big group with three teens, ranging in age from 14, 16, and 18! We all enjoyed the colorful leaves bright red, orange and yellow, just bursts of colors against a blue sky as the sunlight winnowed through the some of the bare trees! Absolutely breathtaking solace with the crunching of leaves as we traversed the trail. There were some steep grades, but fortunately we managed with the aid of the makeshift walking sticks!! Definitely, the Best prescription for the winter doldrums as they approach!!

Bull Run- Occoquan Trail has it all- water, nature, wildlife, history. NoVa's longest natural…read moresurface trail, Bull Run-Occoquan Trail spans for 5,000 acres. My family and housemate went on Memorial Day and found easy parking at 7152 Centreville Rd #7126, Centreville, VA 20121. Here's why you should go: 1) Trail: It's an easy trail. Our four-year-old daughter had no issues hiking the entire time herself. It follows Bull Run with areas to dip into the water. 2) Wildlife: You'll see it all, including snakes. Just be mindful where you step. Most of the snakes are harmless. 3) Nature: Even though close to civilization, you feel like you've escaped the city. 4) History: The trail has ties to the Revolutionary Wat and Civil War. Markers along the trail explain.