I went to park on July 25th and let me tell you, this was a great experience. This park is very…read moreclean and also the bathrooms were clean as well. They are stocked with Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappies, Walleye fish. They also have grills and picnic tables along with grills. Make sure you bring your own garbage bags so you can keep the park clean. I would definitely recommend coming to to lake and get a cast in or two.

There are always shady men sitting in their cars with dark tinted windows. Either waiting for their…read moremistress or their next victim. Nice easy trails for jogging or biking. Just be wary of shady characters sitting in their cars.

What a gem! Chessie's Big Backyard is such a great spot for kids (and grown-ups who like a good…read morewalk). The walking trails were really nice--well maintained with peaceful forest views. Perfect for a stroller, and some nature scavenger hunts. The playground itself is huge and looked really well cared for. The toddler area was unfortunately closed during our visit, but the rest of the space more than made up for it. There are tons of benches and seating all around, and you can see most of the playground from just about anywhere, which is so helpful when you're keeping an eye on kiddos. There's a massive covered pavilion area that would be perfect for group meetups or a picnic in the shade. And while it was still closed for the season, the splash pad/water park area looked like fun! Definitely planning to come back in the summer to check it out! Such a great spot to have in the area!

Would definitely come here again didn't know that it was a park with a waterpark next to it just…read morefor small kids nothing major nothing big but it's still amazing. Granddaughter had a blast.

April 15, 2026 - A hidden gem and fascinating park we discovered recently since we moved here in…read more2023. It has been an incredibly fun adventure for us - finding parks and places to enjoy, hike, and immerse ourselves in the nature, beauty of the outdoors, and wildlife in Virginia & Maryland. We walked all the trails in the Hidden Pond Park and liked spending time in the Hidden Pond Nature Center in the park. There are many activities for children and adults in the parks. The staff there were friendly and helpful. The park is well maintained and there are so many picturesque areas and hiking trails to experience there. We spent about three hours in the park. The park was peaceful and quiet. We experienced no traffic and saw very few people during our hike on the trails. Austin, one of the staff in the Nature Center, said it had to do with the geography & location of the park. Along the trails are many sitting areas to take a break. We saw many kinds of birds, deer, flowers, and foxes during our time in the park. Strongly recommend wearing bug repellent & sunscreen and checking out a map of the trails in the nature center. Beautiful park to visit during each season and very ideal for wildlife photographers and for peaceful & quiet walks in the park.

What did we see on our first day walking the trails? -Red fox, 3 deer, red shouldered hawk,…read morecardinal, woodpecker, sleeping squirrel, sparrows, chickadee, carnivorous plant, and a turtle back at the pond. Pretty eventful day, April 15, 2026. Staff were helpful and nice! Nature Center provides wildlife education and animals, a place to refill water or use the utilities. I wouldn't expect to see all that we seen, as think we were pretty lucky to come across all of that in one day. For instance as soon as we sat down on the bench near the river, the hawk flew over and landed nearby, first to get a drink of water then perched nearby. The fox happened to be coming to the river before we locked eyes and ran off while I fumbled with my dang lens cap, as always. Good luck!

Pretty little park! Nice to walk and see the well kept grounds and dedication the staff has put…read moreforward to keeping it so beautiful. Photographs also posted on Instagram @3spade7star_photography and Facebook ThreeSpade SevenStar

Green Springs Gardens is one of the most beautiful parks in Fairfax County and North Virginia that…read moreI have ever visited and definitely a hidden gem among all the parks here. The colorful flowers and unique park areas like the glass greenhouse, the secret garden, and the children's library were some of the spectacular highlights in Green Springs Gardens. Admission to this park is free as well. I was impressed by the manicured lawns for picnics, meditation, and community outdoor activities. We walked all of the trails there. I noticed the happy and musical chirping of many birds there. All the flowers were beautiful . I loved the delicate orchids the most in the glass greenhouse. Many nice sitting areas all over the garden to take small breaks from walking. This is one of the finest and a definite go see garden in the DMV area. I will visit this garden again & again.

I took my little nephews here for an afternoon of playing outside and adventure; away from their…read moreiPads and electronics. Albeit, it took some convincing and bribing (smh lol). I found this park from just Yelping parks that was nearby and I am glad we have found this park. It was a decent size. With a big play area, swings, good amount of picnic tables, bbq, and plenty of parking. And although we didn't have to use them; there were restrooms available as well! This park is next to a public school and we were able to walk to the other side of the tennis courts to enjoy the other playground that was part of the school's. My nephews had a fun time here. So much that I had to literally pull them into the car to go home! Lol We will be coming back for sure!

Don't let the pictures fool you as they did me-this playground is tiny! Luckily, there is a school…read morenext to it that has an awesome playground to make up for it! The soft, bouncy flooring is a plus. They have a seesaw, a few slides, some music stations, and swings. They also have "the sway" which you can rock back and forth. My son was a big fan of the roller slide! There are also tennis courts and basketball courts plus a field. Picnic benches can be found under a large covering (No COVID testing was going on during this visit) as well as in the sun. There is a parking lot, so no need to park on the street like I did. Without the school next door our trip here would have been pretty short. Luckily it's close so if we have less time in the future, this would make a good spot to revisit.

Nice place to walk and fish. there is limited parking, about 20 spots, no public bathrooms, one…read morepicnic area, one grill. fishing was not great the first time i went there, but yesterday , we caught 3 1lb bass in 40 minutes

I ran here various times during my stay in VA. Its a nice park to walk around, jog or run. The loop…read moreis mainly unpaved and its about 1.8 miles. Definitely beats running around the neighborhood as you see fellow runners and animals.

This park is a hidden gem tucked away in the center of busy Alexandria. It has a few trails and a…read morenice boardwalk that traverses the marshland and gives opportunities for birdwatching. The boardwalk is exposed so make sure to bring a hat, sun glasses, and some sunscreen. The nature trails are mostly covered under tree canopies, are short loops, dog friendly, but depending on the time of day, can be a bit crowded. Also note that there is another Huntley Meadow Park at the junction of S. Kings Hwy and Telegraph Rd. This park has wide hardball paved paths that ends at the edge of the lake.

This nature reserve is a beautiful place for watching wildlife, with plenty of water fowls, dragon…read moreflies, grasshoppers, tree frogs and snapping turtles when I visited on September 5, 2026. Parking space is a bit limited here.

Great fireworks display tonight! I watched from my apartment in Greenspring. What an unexpected…read moretreat!

Pretty park, was not totally wow'd. There is a pretty pavilion to have picnics at and there is…read moreplaces to throw a frisbee at as well as a basketball court. No bathrooms though. The only thing I found was a small port-o-potty right by the small parking lot. For a large get-together or to hike around, this is perfect. They also have grills so you can eat outside to your liking. It is not too far from Lake Akkotink if you want to check that out as well. I will give this; it is quieter than Lake Akkotink. So if you want some serene scenery, this works.

New little adventure for Desmond and I. I was on Yelp looking for a new dog park or trail for my…read moredog and I to explore not too far from home. Dora Kelley nature park was such a great find! There are several entrances. We entered off the Sanger Ave entrance next to the Nature Center. There's lots of informational signs along the trail, explaining all of the different things to be on the lookout for, including plants, flowers, birds, and other species you may encounter. There's a paved and unpaved trail that runs along a creek. I usually keep an AirPod in and listen to music or audiobook, but there were so many earthly sounds that made me want to walk in silence and take in everything nature was offering.

Wonderful to surround oneself in nature here. Please complete the access from Beauregard!! It has…read morebeen blocked for years.

A great urban park with great potential. Good greening initiative of the county. However there's…read moretoo much concrete and too little greenery. Instead of concrete or tarmac there should be more grasses, lawns, and shade. Plant some trees please especially around the children's playground. It's so hot! No one felt like coming here when it's so hot. Very little shade as well in other parts of this small park.

Park was almost completely free from snow. What little snow that remained did not affect park…read morefeatures. Parking was cleared and easy. We had a great time there with our family.