This park is a very nice neighborhood park. It is relatively small and has a few parking spots…read morealong the circle. The park is buried deep behind a neighborhood. The park has a picnic shelter with picnic tables under it and a grill just outside of it. It has two picnic tables. One of the tables is rectangular and the other is a square table with a checkerboard on it. There is also a couple of picnic tables and a grill in a grassy area in the center of the park's circle. You will also find a nice full basketball court at the park and a nice paved trail passes through it. It is a really nice trail and very peaceful. The highlight of the park though, is its playground. The playground has a rubber mud free floor, which is in great shape. There are benches around the playground's perimeter where parents can sit and watch their little ones. The playground's equipment includes a small jungle gym with slides, a large net climbing structure with a slide. There is also a bank of swings with a toddler swing, An ADA compliant swing, and some traditional swings. This is a very nice park. I didn't know if I would make a special trip to visit, but it is still very nice. I ended up here because I had picked up some food from a carryout joint and needed a place to eat it. The park's picnic shelter was the perfect spot. So, if you are in the area, and looking for a park to visit. I recommend checking this place out.

Parks can make or break an outing with kids. I brought my nieces (7 and 4) and nephew (one) to this…read morepark since it looked like it had a good review. There is lots of space to park, very clean, and beautiful to look at. My nieces loved the blue color. There's a jungle gym, slides, swings for big kids and toddlers. The size is on the smaller side so it might get boring after an hour. My rec is 30-60 minutes stay. Also it's in a neighborhood which is a bit inconvenient when driving through. Stop by if you're already in the area but I wouldn't make a special trip again.

Nice little neighborhood park to take your kids to. Hidden in the end area of a street.read more

My daughter enjoyed this playground. Great for toddlers. Only complaint is that I wish it had more…read moreparking spots. We'll be back again.

I have visited this playground with my son a few times throughout his 16 months and we both love…read moreit. It is an elementary playground so it's on the smaller side but there is definitely quality here. There are two slides-one is pretty fast and steep which my little daredevil loves (riding on my lap of course). The other is a twisty slide. We enjoy all of the musical components as well as the spin apparatus (see attached photo). There is lots of room to run around (or waddle like my boy). Pre-COVID 19, it was usually very crowded on weekends. Our last visit was a few days before playgrounds closed and we were the only people there. We definitely plan to return once restrictions are lifted.

This was a super fun playground to take the kiddos. It's clean, in great condition however it was…read morevery, very crowded. Given that fact, all of the kids were extremely well behaved.

Quiet park. When I went, it wasn't much going on. Very open area. Nice parking , can see your car…read moreanywhere .

This is one of my favorite local parks. Tucked away in the Tantallon community, it's a great place…read moreto meet neighbors, get some exercise and have some fun. The playground is well kept, there are tennis courts and a walking path. 5 stars for all the great people/families I've met there.

This park has it all! To start, it's situated in a less than ideal spot, between a road and a train…read moretrack. However, they made it more than an appeal. My kids loved watching trains go by, and it is fully fenced in, so you can relax and kids can get any kind of locomotive show. They also made a bike/running trail along side the park. There is plenty of seating and places for families to relax or do a picnic lunch. The playground itself is also amazing! There is a toddler and big kid side. Every type of play equipment you can imagine. I was especially impressed by the maze on the toddler side. I am also not a parent of a child with disabilities, but I recognized some equipment for disabilities. This park really has it all.

This is a nice little park that is located across from a small residential area near the Potomac…read moreYard Rail Station. It has a lot of green space available that is suitable for picnic, playing catch, or tossing a frisbee. Dogs are welcome, but must remain on a leash and must be cleaned up after. There is limited metered street parking available in front of the park and you will find a very nice paved walkway that runs along the front and back sides of the park. You will find a like of joggers and bicyclist using this trail. This park has two completely fenced in play areas. One is a little bigger than the other, but they have pretty much the same equipment. They both have a see-saw, walking beams, sit and spins, a bank of traditional/toddler swings, hammock rockers, and large jungle gyms with slides, monkey bars, rings, and bridges. The smaller play area has a toddler maze and the larger area has a rock structure, and zip hangar. On the perimeter of both areas are benches where caregivers can sit and watch their littles while they play. The park is very well maintained and the equipment looks pretty new and is in great shape. In between the two play ares you will find the highlight of the park, an interactive fountain that features thirty-six water jets. I visited the park on the hot day and the fountain was packed. Pets are not allowed in the fountain as well as the two playground areas. This is a nice linear park, that as i have mentioned, is well maintained. There is tons of seating all over the park. The park does not have much to offer as shade goes, but that should not stop you from visiting. I also did not see any restroom facility either. Even with that, I really like this park and recommend checking this place out.

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.

Took my daughter for an afternoon stroll and play and the new park is officially open and I love…read morethat it has disability inclusive. Every kid can enjoy this park and they have a clean bathroom.

What a great park so close to Washington, D.C.! With clear signage and large parking lots, the park…read morehas a little lake, trails, a large playground, a nature center, and one of the few skating parks in the area. It's open from dawn to dusk every day.

This was a great experience. The national park services rangers were so welcoming to our lil…read morefamily. This was one of the Jr Ranger stations on the map, so while we were closer to the city, we choose to come here as they open fairly early compared to the others. We were the only people there other than the rangers. It is quiet the walk from the parking lot, but scenic with farm animals on the way to the station. The inside area was amazing, with facts, books, coloring station, a map of local stations and examples of badges from there (super cool), interactive cow milking station (with water), a play farm stand, etc. We got to learn about the site, and had an opportunity to learn about the five different animals they keep, see the feed for each of them and helped feed the chickens. Was a great experience for all of us. Thank you!

Cutest little farm in the middle of the city! Our favorite…read morewithout a doubt is the chicken feeding, which happens every day at 10 am. Make sure you get there promptly at 10 or else you might miss the opportunity. There are not many animals here but the fact that it's so close makes it perfect for a fun little outing. Other than the chickens there are cows, pigs, horses and goats. The visitor center has some coloring pages and books for kids. There are picnic tables by the parking lot, and clean bathrooms by the visitor center.

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.

Lovely park in Old Town Alexandria with a decent amount of parking and space to explore, picnic or…read morejust take a walk or bike ride. The views of the Potomac are lovely and the urban + historic vibe is a real treat. The underpass is a great area to to hang out, get out of the sun and people-watch as there are sometimes dancers, group workouts, etc., going on. It gets a bit shady (aka questionable) here sometimes - hence the periodic police presence. The bathrooms and nearby areas can get trashed which is truly a shame. I would not come here after dark, but that's just me. I've been here many times and have some stories to tell so just putting that out there. Don't let it deter you, just use common sense and be aware of surroundings and you'll be A-OK :)