I love this park! My best friend who lives in NoVA and I like to come here as a middle meet-up…read morepoint and have picnics by the water. I'm not sure about the boating details, but if you're coming to enjoy the recreation area, it's a free place to visit. You just have to sign your name in at the hut so they know who visited. They have a few spots right at front, but if you don't feel like walking, you can drive closer to the water and find more parking spots there. They have a few picnic benches and sit down benches here. We set up our own picnic blanket this time. Our last visit was in June and it was HOT! We were sweating. We should've brought swimsuits to cool off in the water. It's a really lovely spot and it's nice for a picnic.

It makes a nice loop around the reservoir that includes some nice stream crossings BUT follow the…read moremap because there were not any trail blazes. Also there are some smaller shorter paths. Plan on meeting up with mountain bikers. It's a very popular trail. I like it but I don't love it. It's located in the FXBG area so worth a visit.

Beautiful, clean park in south Stafford. Tennis courts, outdoor swimming pool, lake for boating…read moreand fishing. I need to go back and try the fishing.

we go to the lake to kayak, and it has everything we need. good boat ramp - no canoe/kayak launch,…read morebut still easy water access. not crowded - plenty of parking. no idea about the rest of the park but the lake is just big enough for an hour plus paddle with one circumnavigation. lots of turtles & fish to see. herons hunting were a great treat. deer in the woods between lake & golf course. all the animals seemed surprisingly used to humans. excellent watching. we also got lucky & saw an eagle snatch a fish from the water - timing is everything.

What an incredibly beautiful gem! Revenue the ride out here is great! Beautiful lake surrounded by…read moremountains & trees. Nice pretty easy trail that loops around the lake (some parts are thin & steep, but made it through with the dog) . Absolutely loved this place on our vacation. Quite peaceful. I counted 6 shelters too so I imagine in spring /summer it gets used a lot. They have porta potties and a 2-stall bathroom for women & a bathroom for men too. Hand washing station outside. We came during the week of October 13th & the foliage was beautiful.

Beautiful and I mean breathtakingly beautiful landscape! Mountains in the distance! Perfect sized…read morebody of water for light fishing, canoe, little beach area with lifeguard on duty for a family day with sand and sun, trail surround the park with benches to sit and awe at how beautiful nature can be. Prices are extremely affordable (coming from DC and being used to paying up to $40 for two people to paddle board for 30 mins, which is normal for me). For $3 or so you can take out a kayak per person per hour. If you're fishing make sure to bring all you need and purchase your license AND additional $5 permit to fish there. They sell small snacks and ice cream. Bathroom situation is dicey considering it's a porta-potty but hey honestly all in all I would come again and I would spend days on end here either by myself or with family.

Very friendly helpful staff…read more Reasonable boat rental rates 2 mile hike around the lake Beautiful beaver dam at far end of the park's lake

I was in the need of water therapy and found this hidden gem! The location is not too far, but far…read moreenough so that it's not a crowded, heavily populated park. They have ample parking all over, depending on where you choose to be, which I loved. Limits walking, especially if you are coming with grills etc, children. The lake itself was absolutely beautiful and very relaxing. I noticed they have paddle boats, so I'll definitely do that the next time I come back. Overall, I had a very peaceful and relaxing experience, especially seeing the joy from the little boy near me as he caught fish after fish!

facilities are pretty comprehensive. water was a little low so the boat ramp was probably a little…read moremore difficult than usual to navigate, but we got the kayaks in the water & back on the vehicle without too much trouble. they have a variety of rental boats/canoes/kayaks, and we saw a lot of folks parking to hike or bike the trails. lovely, peaceful lake to paddle on. had a great time. kind of low of wildlife and even fish, but I figure that was mostly due to our visit being on the last day of September.

Amazing experience. 5/5 Stars. $10 parking…read more I had a great time at Leesylvania State Park. They have paved roads in plenty of parking spaces. I experienced some of the most majestic birds. I seen my first great blue heron. Osprey and Turkey Vultures are also here and can be seen throughout the park. The trails were well-maintained and easy to navigate, offering beautiful views of the Potomac River. The fishing pier was a peaceful spot to relax and take in the scenery. I highly recommend this park for birdwatchers, nature lovers, and anyone looking to escape into a serene, well-kept natural space. I will definitely be coming back!

I used to like it more. While happy it's more popular than it used to be, am on the flip side…read moremissing the relaxing solitude. Would hike the trails here and see, either no one or very few people. That's no longer the case, and kudos to other folks being active. This is still a nice place to go. I'm not sure about swimming in the Potomac River. Fishing is decent from the walk out pier. Again I won't eat the catfish out of here, as I still have some concerns about pollution. They are of good size. Get chicken livers and catch lots of them. The parking lot is huge. If you have a boat they have a ramp.

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.

Good if you can find parking. Bad if you need to pee. There is one port-o-potty that is very…read morefrequently out of commission or sometimes removed entirely. Parking in the Pommeroy lot is problematic and tiny. Side street parking is almost non-existent due to code enforcement. The meter maid will get you for parking too close to stop signs, mailboxes, driveways and fire-hydrants. It's like they circle this park. The bigger parking lot is off of Gainsborough and is also were they host music in the park during the summer.

Only been once, few years ago. I tell you, going back there is a little scary, right by the dump…read moreyou know. But it is a serene little place and the water is mesmerizing. You can get a fishing license too!

Beautiful and breathtaking place! Orange is a gorgeous countryside town and the lake is so big and…read morebeautiful!

Piscataway Park is steeped in history and offers a unique connection to the past. The trails…read morethemselves are a bit limited (and don't forget insect repellent!), but the river view of Mount Vernon Estate across the Potomac was clear. The park has a working farm feel -- the livestock were out during my visit -- and the butterfly garden was a delightful surprise. The river trails don't offer much unless you're fishing, so this isn't really a hiking destination or photography in September. What makes it worthwhile is the history and atmosphere. It's a peaceful place to reflect, take in the landscape, and enjoy a slower pace just outside the bustle of DC.

On the Potomac River in Maryland, Piscataway Park showcases natural landscapes, cultural history,…read moreand views of the river and Mount Vernon. Established in 1961, the park preserves the historic view of George Washington's Mount Vernon and the surrounding area. Piscataway Park houses the National Colonial Farm, a recreation of a small 18th-century Maryland tobacco farm. Operated by the Accokeek Foundation, the farm includes historic buildings, heirloom crops, and livestock breeds typical of the colonial period. We visited Piscataway Park towards the end of the day. We walked the path through the farm and saw the Hog Island Sheep. This is a heritage breed the park seeks to preserve....there are less than 2000 of them left worldwide. The park is fairly small and there wasn't a ranger on site when we were there. The passport stamp is in the gift shop. The interpretive signs have seen better days, but still it was a lovely, albeit brief, visit.