Angel park is a decently sized neighborhood park with the rare feature of a small picnic shelter…read morewith a grill and a couple of tables (rare in Alexandria). The park also has a baseball diamond, a woods area with a creek running through it, a basketball court, and an enclosed playground which is not really appropriate for toddlers due to the elevated climbing features. Unfortunately, most of the children who use the playground are 3 and under. So while I appreciate the space, I am disappointed with the usability and safety. It would be nice to see this park get some updates but overall, it is relatively pretty well maintained.

I love that this park exists as it is the only green space and playground in the area. My child…read morereally enjoys playing on the small playground. I do wish that the playground was larger and included swings and an area for toddlers to play, like other Alexandria parks, but I am thankful it exists in the neighborhood. The playground has plenty of shade which is nice. There is also a baseball diamond, a field with a hill perfect for sledding, a basketball court, a picnic shelter and the wooded creek Taylor run at the back.

I randomly walked over here and it was a pleasant surprise. Lots of great food stamps, and lots of…read morechildren playing and the park is very centrally located by our hotel and there were many restaurant options as well in case you happen to go there when the market is not happening. I definitely recommend this area and the park.

Really solid urban park in between the Amazon headquarters and the high rise apartments in the…read morearea. A lot of the trees are on the younger side so there still some more growing to do but there's a nice green space, some dog runs and a pretty solid playground. On Tuesdays and Saturday there is a farmers market in the park that has a pretty decent selection. The Tuesday market is only fresh ready to eat vendors during lunch time and the Saturday market has produce and fresh food vendors. Would recommend stopping by if you're already in the area.

Fairly Large and nicely maintained park with baseball, soccer fields, covered party pavilion, beach…read morevolleyball, and standard playground. Playground is not the best in the area and shade is lacking overall, but it's a solid park option with newer equipment than some parks nearby (like Lacey woods).

Wow, really beautiful park connected to the WO&D trail. They have a sand volleyball court,…read moremanicured grass soccer field, and grass softball field, restrooms, a covered pavilion, and a kids playground with a fence around it. The park is well kept, I was really impressed. The playground equipment was in good standing with nothing being broken. There were swings, slides of various sides, a sand pit (which wasn't that nice but was okay), and a great merry go round. If this park gets boring, you can simply walk over to the other side of the interstate and see Bon Air park. There is a path going under the interstate that connects them. It's great because there is a lot of shade and there's even a shade garden in Bon Air park, as well as more restrooms and barbecue pits. There is also plenty of parking for this park. There's a parking lot and I'm sure you can also find spots in the neighborhood or even on the other side of the interstate adjacent to Bon Air park, if you are really desperate to find a spot and don't mind a short walk. My kids had an absolute blast at this playground. We will definitely be coming back!

Nice little spray ground and park with a fairly good variety of play equipment and options (in…read moreaddition to the spray ground on the left side of the entrance, there's also a large sand pit/play area, a couple swing sets, several other smallish but adequate climbing structures, open grass spaces, covered picnic table area, and other elements I can't quite remember at the moment. None of these are particularly amazing or updated like the fancy new stuff at many other playgrounds in the area, but all work perfectly well for kids (and parents) looking for a place to simply run and play. The area is fenced and gated (with a relatively child proof or at least child resistant locking mechanism) which I like a lot and wish all parks offered. I did not walk all the around to the back of the grassy area on the other side of the picnic structure to check to see if the fence went all the way around the entire park though, so I can't speak to the full "security" of the park overall, but it definitely seems securely fenced on the street side where all or most of the actual playground equipment is located, and I was able to watch my three kids play in different areas on either side fairly easily from my vantage point at the central picnic structure. It's not my kids' first choice of park in the area, given so many other nearby options like Quincy, Oak Grove, Woodstock, Woodlawn, Mosaic Park, Madison Manor and others, but it's a perfectly nice neighborhood park with a number of enticing elements like the spray ground, sand pit play area, covered picnic shelter, and several tennis and basketball courts. Particularly good park choice for birthday parties, btw.

This is a little park tucked into North Arlington across from the Arlington Science Focus School…read more There is a small parking lot or street parking is available. This is definitely for the 5 and under crowd IMO. There are no big slides, no extensive climbing apparatuses. There's 2 baby swings and 2 big swings. There's a large sand pit that includes an excavator for digging and a play kitchen. There is a 3 person seesaw and a tiny pirate ship. There are two small slides. The centerpiece is supposed to be a solar system themed spray park. Currently you can climb on the "planets". Water fountains are working. There are tennis courts and a small bike circle. If you have bigger kids, go elsewhere but this is perfect for toddlers!

It's a beautiful park…read more They have soccer field, playground, baseball, and the picnic area. Indoor restrooms with inside court as well for basketball and volleyball. Outside parking and garage parking. During events, there are street parkings available too!

We have been coming to Barcroft for years. It's a great complex for baseball. Good field…read moreconditions, good parking with multilevel garage. Have to be careful of home run balls if parked at DMV. Recently redone batting cages are quite nice. The bathrooms leave a lot to be desired though. Nearby 7-11 is a decent alternative. Playground is pretty good. Bleachers and dugouts have shade covers which is great. Less work for parents not having to put up canopies. Great chicken place next to 7-11.

Stafford Drive Park shares a parking lot with Hooters so this park is perfect for some double duty…read moreparenting. Just get an order of wings to go and let your kids go run buck wild! Jokes aside, I was really impressed with this neighborhood park. It's super toddler friendly so my two year old who is usually afraid of big playground equipment had a great time running up and down the ramps and slides. They have a little musical instrument zoo and a little red car that all the kids were lined up to jump in and out of. It was pure toddler bliss. My middle aged knees appreciated the squishy rubber gravel and there is a Freddy's next door if you want to get frozen custard afterwards.

A nice park close to Freddy's Hamburgers and Custard. Oh also next to Hooters. This is a good spot…read morefor families. There's a fun amount of playground equipment. Also a trail that's good for hiking year round. This can be quite busy, but when you have little ones, more chances for them to play. There are some comfortable benches to sit in. The soccer field is immaculate. More often than not it will be full, and glad to see local teams get opportunities. Parking is a cinch. You can put your car up by the restaurant side, or park in the Mosby Woods neighborhood. It's open year round.

Not much going on, if you only use your eyes. Like the soccer fields during weekdays. They are good…read morefor a reprieve, walking, and jogging. Grass is well manicured by the county. Weekends this is impossible. Yet am happy that people who enjoy soccer, can play on these nice fields. Parking is gravel. Kick up the dust a bit. Weekends you probably won't find a spot. All goes back to supply and demand. Would like to see the county add something to this. With so many economic factors at play, won't hold breath for that obviously.

A cute little park with a few soccer fields and baseball batting cages. Parking lot can be dusty.read more

River Side Park is a great little place to park your car if you plan on biking, running or walking…read morethe trail that lines the George Washington Parkway. Situated along a creek of the Chesapeake Bay, River Side is small, except for the ample parking, with a few benches and picnic tables, some grassy areas and rock outcroppings that enable you to sit along the water. There are bathrooms here, but they are not the most pleasant. Outhouse-like, quite smelly and buggy. But they are stocked with toilet paper, so you can at least get the job done. There is no running water.

It's a pretty nice area by Mount Vernon Estate. The parking lot and picnic tables work. This is…read moreright off the GW Parkway, in the Fort Hunt section. There's the Mount Vernon Trail through here. Also there are bathrooms. It's not exciting, but it offers a nice view of the Potomac River. Sometimes this is a good lunch spot. Whether you bring your own cooler, or takeout from a nearby restaurant, this is a relaxing place. You can also fish here. Large catfish aren't far out, although a lot of rocks for your line to be caught up in. If the GW is backed up, this can allow you to relax a bit.