I went on Sunday with a friend to visit the sunflower fields. First off, it took what felt like…read moreages to locate the sunflowers. Yes there are coordinates on the website, but they wouldn't register when I tried copying & pasting them into Google maps. There is one gravel parking lot visible from the road. We started there, but then walked ahead and saw... nothing. No clear path to any sunflowers. We then drove a bit more and still not much. I then entered an address for "sunflower parking lot" which took us down the road, off of River road, past another gravel parking lot to another gravel parking lot. We parked there and decided to wander in to see what we could see. No signage, and still no sunflowers. We kept walking anyway until we finally spotted a field of yellow off in the distance on our left. We walked through a field to the flowers! It was a bit anticlimactic because our path landed us at the backside of the flowers, so we had to basically walk around or walk backwards to get a good view. We did a couple of laps while there. There were surprisingly few people at 4:30pm on a Sunday. We got some photos and then left. On our way out, we passed by many people asking if they were going the right way to the flowers. We also spoke to a group who came from the other lot. They said they were wandering for 3 hours trying to find the flowers and eventually managed to find the lot, and then had to cross a river with sticks for balance to get to the field. My jaw dropped. For a site that boasts beautiful flowers for visitors to enjoy, how the hell have they not marked it better? I also tried calling the wildlife center's office only to be met with a message that they no longer have in person office hours. Aka we were completely on our own trying to find our way. It also came to our attention that only field 3 had any flowers to see at this time. Yes the website says that the fields bloom at different times but nowhere did it provide a real time update. The fields are a mile or so apart, sending visitors on a wild goose chase. Absolutely ridiculous. I want to say I'd return next year, but only if they provide clearer directions on the website so we don't waste time driving all over the place and walking to a flower field that doesn't even exist at the moment.

Got a chance to visit last weekend. It was nice to be able to check their website and see a rough…read moreweekly estimate of sunflower bloom status. When using Googlemaps initially we ended up at parking for Field #2 which wasn't ready yet. We tried to walk around to see if the fields connected but there didn't seem to be an easy way to get to the other fields. Luckily we examined the posted map more closely by the parking lot and decided to follow River Road and eventually found Sycamore Landing Road which led to Field #4. Again there was an initial parking lot we stopped at since it was our first time visiting but it seemed like that was mostly for hiking. Once continuing further in we got to another lot closer to Field #4. The main lot was already full by around 11 am on a Saturday but we were able to park by the side of the road. There were plenty of sunflowers of varying heights and sizes to take interesting pictures with. It was also cool to see quite a few artists camped out that were painting the beautiful landscape. A friendly couple offered to take a picture of my partner and me. We were even able to chat about birds like how indigo buntings have been spotted nearby. Personally I saw a cardinal but didn't see any indigo buntings. There are some nice close up shots of indigo buntings and other birds on Google maps geotagged at McKee-Besher that someone else posted that are pretty impressive. Overall it was a bit stressful finding the correct blooming field but future visits will be less intimidating. Would be neat to come again and see what the other fields look like at peak bloom.

Nice place to hike and get in a quick cardio worky. Be careful if you venture to the water area,…read morethe trail to get there is a bit steep. The views of the river is breathtaking with the sound of the stream soothing over you. Obviously watch if it rains since parking here can be gross during a storm. The parking lot is a gravel area so puddles will abound. Beware! You could probably hike around this park area in a little over an hour if you're physically active. Another one in Loudoun I can cross off.

Great little park in Leesburg with amazing views of the river. Some historical buildings too. We…read morecovered about 2 miles of trail. There is some elevation change where you can get down to the river. Other than that we are talking flat easy trails through the forest. But be warned there were several trees down across the trails, so wheelchairs or strollers might have a challenge. Details available at the NOVA Parks link below. https://www.novaparks.com/parks/red-rock-wilderness-overlook-regional-park

First - this is an amazing park…read more 1. Soccer fields everywhere!!! 2. Cricket, I walk by on the weekends and watch the matches - i miss cricket! 3. The walking trails are well maintained and both bikers and walkers are friendly! This is an amazing park. With indoor tennis, indoor pool as well as outdoor tennis, and outdoor pool. A water recreation area. Soccer fields and baseball/softball diamonds as well as a huge picnic area. This part has something from everyone! There is even a 2.1-mile track that walks around the entire facility. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/pMj91bD4B2w The video is from the soccer area on the west side of the park. It was windy while i was walking in the park. But, the people were still out watching their kids play soccer! All of that and I still have more - A community garden, an archery area, a BMX/bicycle torture track, and every year at Halloween a haunted area to entertain the kids. Simply, amazing!

Golf balls are old and in terrible shape. Too many bugs around. Ball dispenser frequently…read moremalfunctions or breaks down.

Tucked in the Landsdowne area next to the Lansdowne golf course, the scenes and views of the river…read moreare spectacular, especially when that sun is shining. Trails go both ways along the river and aside from the golf course. Due to the tall grass and bushes, recommend wearing long pants and shoes that you don't mind getting dirt/mud on. The park is secluded so you'll get some peace of mind here. I think that's why we visit parks right?

I found this lovely public park on a list of the best Northern VA hiking trails for toddlers. And…read moreit was right - the main trails, which snakes along the Potomac, was very easy for my little girl to walk (or skip). Not to mention it's beautiful, even on the foggy morning we paid the park a visit. Just past a clearing, you can climb down to the river and, that morning, the sight of water and sky blending into each other and the entire landscape covered in fog was something out of a storybook (or the set of a horror movie, I guess, depending on how you look at things). After a little exploring and a (very) light hike, we came back to the clearing for a little snack. There are a couple of picnic tables but you'd be just as fine laying out a blanket. The list I mentioned earlier called the park a "best-kept secret" of the area. Being tucked away behind the Lansdowne golf course and a residential neighborhood, I'd say that's true. "Secluded" is another word that seems to be used often to describe the park. Also true and a welcome quality in pandemic times. But while it may not be one of the most well-known parks in the area, it still enjoys quite a few visitors and the parking lot looks like it can fit no more than 20 cars at a time. Luckily, everyone we encountered - even on the trail - was masked...and very friendly! We enjoyed this park very much. With a young toddler, the hiking enthusiasts that we are a little limited in where we can go. Happy to add this Riverfront gem to our "will return" list.

This is an access point to the canal and the river. Here, the canal forms more of a pond, and is…read morepopulated by turtles. The towpath runs to a lock that is mostly overgrown. This particular section of canal is one of the farthest removed from its working days, and this section of river is one of the farthest removed from civilization. Not a bad access point if you're looking to get away, but don't be like me and think that you can do a zoom meetup in the quiet out here; no service. This spot is for people who want to get out there.

Jamie and I and our two Bulldogs love coming here. Jamie is an arborist and introduced me to this…read moreplace. We love seeing the Maryland's biggest tree. The first time we came here was on a snowy morning. It was beautiful. We came here numerous times after that. The dogs love it too. We live like 10 mins away from here so this is a real treat. It's great place to visit on a warm Saturday afternoon.

Hard to find but when you get to the water you are rewarded with a serene and beautiful part of the…read morePotomac. The water is shallow and our dogs love splashing and swimming. Its great on a nice day. However, there are some drawbacks. Notably, if there are other people there, you basically have nowhere to go as the beach is maybe 10 feet across. There are often people fishing, which is ok, but what is not ok is the complete lack of trash cans. This has the unfortunate result of the beach being littered with soda and beer cans and sometimes food containers. I wish people would not so freely litter in such a nice area, but the lack of trash bins means people are unlikely to get the hint or change their ways.

This looked so gorgeous in the snow. I've never been here and thought I would check out the area…read morewhile I knew there would be no one else there so I can explore. There's a small ramp to help lower a canoe or kayak down and some awkward steps. They remind me of baby steps but maybe it is like that so no one falls. There is a nice walkway/ramp built to walk down to the water, but remember that the water line is Maryland so if you have anything that might be questionable in the state, don't bring it with you. I'll have to come back when it is warmer and explore some more. It was absolutely gorgeous covered in snow

Super unsafe for kids on a field trip. Broken slides and flipped pedal cars with no helmets caused…read morelots of injuries. So surprised they would have school groups visit.

Bretton Woods is a decent golf course that I enjoy coming to play. I haven't experienced club…read moreamenities but the members seem enjoyable.

Great place for dogs of all sizes to run around and play! Two sides for both big and small dogs,…read moreother dog owners bring gallons of water jugs and add to the shelves for thirsty pups on hot days. There are dog bowls in the large dog area and a bag full of different toys to toss around. Benches for humans to sit and lots of running space. Some of the locals who were here kept both the large and small dog gates open to let dogs come and go as they please to each side. There are poop bags in both areas to clean up dog messes and the park is well maintained. Owners be courteous about cleaning up your dogs mess so other dogs and humans are not stepping in that. Our one dog loves playing fetch and could run all day if we allowed her too. While our smaller dog isn't a big park fan, she just comes to enjoy the grass eating and outdoors.

Really well kept and great fields to play on. The fields are kept well and a large number of them.read more

A proper soccer complex. The one star reviews are more about leagues and ill-advice on equipment…read more Turf 18 requires turf shoes with conical studs, and a soccer complex should not be confused for a soccer league. Pros: 1. Plentiful amount of fields, and not just weed or sand pits, actual grass/turf that is clearly cared for. 2. Ease of access, there's plenty of accessible parking and more than a generous amount of general parking lots, bathrooms, AEDs, field markers, and a thunder horn for when the weather gets dangerous. 3. Not too far from the highway, so getting here shouldn't be too much of an issue. 4. Plenty of natural shade/open space for children to play, and for the adults to run, bike and enjoy some soccer. Cons: 1. Some Not-so-friendly spectator areas, you may be settled on a hill or right in the beams of the sun. But at that point, you're asking for too much anyway. The players get nice fields and the coaches a clear technical area, the spectators should settle 2. If you're playing at a grass field, definitely make sure to bring a change of socks, the well maintained grass will get into your cleats. 3. Only one athletic trainer to go around some 20 fields, but this would be a bit nitpicky anyway. Definitely look at their field map on the SoccerPlex website before heading out, pinning the adjacent parking lot on your GPS will save your neck. This is a well designed complex and I wish my local soccer fields had turfs like the ones in this complex. Cheers!