Cute little park for walking around. Not a ton of parking, especially if there are little league…read moregames going. There is an old timey train car with a historic sign. On a nice weather day, this is a great park for a short stroll or for a longer hike along the trails.

This park is adorable and packed with way more than I expected! I went here a bunch of times this…read moresummer and fall, and every time I was happy with the scenery and the offerings. There are several different places to park and a few different entrances, depending on whether you're interested in the fields, the playgrounds, the disc golf or the trails. So much to choose from! I went for the trails, which is connected to the W&OD that is 40-plus miles long and Four Mile Run. So, pick the one you'd like, and loop around back to your parking spot. I really like this park! You can also find a bench and just hang out near some trees or the fields. You can bring a blanket and toss around a frisbee and have a little picnic. You can bring your children and let them run around and play. What a find in NoVa!

My kids and I call the is Royal Lake park and it's a nice neighborhood/local park. A nice lake you…read morecould kayak in (not too many ppl), with geese, turtles and ducks. Very busy Saturday mornings during some seasons due to soccer (so parking lot will be full). There's a pretty good toddler and bigger kid playground structure and basketball court. It's about a mile walk across the lake with some paved parts but other parts are gravel and dirt and stairs. You'll have to carry a stroller at some points if taking stroller. Beautiful to look at the tree line during Fall.

It's nothing extraordinary. Right off of Pommeroy St, this is a small place with a playground. The…read moreset is decent enough for little ones. The field is of substantial size to throw a football around, or maybe fly a kite, but the goose poop isn't so attractive. That alone is a reason why the Canadian Honkers have less bag limits, during hunting season so please hit 'em up. As for the view, I do appreciate Lake Royal. Only two lakes in Virginia are natural, but this one has herons and an occasional eagle. Fishing from this side is ok, but it's far more action on opposite. Parking is for the most part adequate. Can't beat the price of admission, as it's free, and the adjacent trail is a pleasant one.

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.

This was one of my favorite parks in Northern Virginia. I still remember when my daughter summoned…read morethe courage to go down the "big blue tunnel slide." The sandbox was always clean as were the restrooms. There's a fun nature trail too. I have many fond memories of supervising playmates building houses with sticks and branches while chatting with mom friends. There's a beautiful nature trial where my children and I would take long walks together.

This is a very cute park in North Arlington, perhaps somewhat smaller than others. Major points…read morehere because the sandbox is super small! Where I am from most playgrounds do not have sandboxes but in this area, it's hard to visit a park without one. Since the park is small, it gets crowded. We ended up leaving after about 90 minutes because it was getting harder to socially distance. There is a jungle gym for little kiddos near the sandbox and on the other side, one for bigger kids. I love that it is all mulch which makes it a softer blow on falls. The equipment seems older here, but no kids I know would care about that. There are bathrooms as well as picnic tables, a large grass field, and basketball courts. Parking is on-street and can be tricky. We both enjoyed Lacey Woods and will add it to our park rotation.

Mason District Park is ok. It's in the middle of Suburbia, so expect decent foot traffic on its…read moretrails. With that being said I'm grateful they are trails. These are okay for short walks, but won't be confused with spectacular ones. There are restrooms here. They are looking dated, as are the tennis courts. I hope the county can give it some TLC. Dog lovers rejoice. They have a rather nice dog park here. Seems to be nice dogs and okay people here. I wish the basketball courts were more in the shade. On hot days not the best. There is plenty of parking. Also they have quite regular farmer's markets.

One of the best neighborhood type of parks in the area with lots of hiking trails that can actually…read morebe kind of confusing so be sure and pay attention so you don't get lost. There are also tennis courts, baseball fields, soccer fields, an amphitheater and some other stuff. Plenty of parking but can be crowded when there's lot of events going on. I come here for the trails and would recommend checking it out if you're in the area.

This park is tucked away in a quiet residential neighbourhood, and it's a nicely kept secret. Much…read moreof the playground area is heavily shaded which makes a good option for those sunny summer days. Some of the playground equipment is a little older but there's enough here to keep kids entertained for a couple of hours. There's a little shelter/house, climbing bars for older kids, and a fire truck apparatus. Immediately outside the playground area is a covered picnic shelter, basketball courts, and soccer field, which I have never seen used. This is a nice option for those seeking a more private/quieter park experience.

We often head towards Route 7 when we we're looking for things to do with our two small kids (3 and…read more1), so it was from the recommendation of another parent that we try this 'hidden' park, that they described as the private community park that no one else knows about. And they're right; there's almost no way you'd know this park is here unless you lived here or you scoped the FCC parks website before wandering around. There's no signage outside of one announcing the name of the park in front of it* and no directions from West St. to lead you there. Mostly, after spending the afternoon at the park, I can understand why the locals wouldn't want anyone to know about it: it's great! A huge field for running around, or a makeshift soccer game; a fairly extensive playset for the younger kids; a grill and a covered area to have a picnic. There's not much parking available other than on-street and, being that this is a residential neighborhood, you're parking in front of people's houses rather than in a parking lot. The fields/playset back up directly to people's backyards so anywhere someone doesn't have a fence, it can get a little weird when you make eye contact with people who are just hanging out at their house. But regardless, a great neighborhood park and a good asset for FCC, at least if you can find it. * - Moose out front shoulda told ya.

I wandered over here because I had time to kill before heading to my Airbnb for the night. Even in…read moreearly March, it was beautiful and the area was coming out of the winter. It was a Wednesday afternoon in March 2026 after arriving into DCA airport and braving the Yellow line metro crowds and the frigid cool March DC weather, I made it here to decompress and see what Alexandria had to offer. Huntley Meadows Park seemed to have a lot of space, based on Google Maps. And so, I got off the public transportation and walked a block or so to the entrance of the park. Hardly anybody was here at the time they sent me and a couple of people that were just walking their dog. It was quite nappy, but I guess the dog and the people were used to these conditions. I guess they live in the area or something, so they're are used to it. I spent about an hour or so wandering around and enjoying one hour of my vacation time before it was time to pick up dinner and head to my Airbnb nearby. I found the wetland and decided to walk the paths to just enjoy the beauty of the park in the middle of Alexandria, Virginia. The wide open spaces was a comfort for me and wondering why not more people are here. My guess is they're rushing home after a tough day at the office or something. There are many benches and watch areas to see the wildlife thrive in the winter time. While it is serene in March, there is always beauty in nature wherever you can find it. And here in Huntley Meadow Park, you can find it here anytime of the year. Come as you are and the wildlife will love you. The overall experience here at the Huntley Meadow Park was fantastic and educational. It gave me a chance to decompress after a long day of travel and just enjoy the beauty of Alexandria at this nature preserve that also doubles as a beautiful park. There's a lot of trees here and it's very much maintained by the staff at the Fairfax County Parks Authority. I felt like walking in the woods a bit and not in a park for parts of the path. It was serene to be here especially during the winter. There's always something about the dead of winter that gives pause to everything. Here in Alexandria, I found such a place that lives inside Huntley Meadows Park. It was very enjoyable and definitely worth a visit if you can and are in the area to do so. Definitely peaceful and serene to relax even in cold winter conditions. I ended up walking slowly around the path that circles the park and seeing the wetlands and the wildlife that greeted me. I'm sure that they all were hibernating in one way or another and awaiting warmer spring weather. Coming here makes me happy even in the cold. I saw a few birds in the water, but not much else activity. Cold tends to slow nature down a bit. Best bet would be to come when you can to enjoy the outdoors and nature at its most pristine form. Definitely recommended if you are in the area and an alternative to visiting Washington DC. Best thing to do is to come during daylight hours to capture the essences of Huntley Meadow Park and where the wildlife living in the park is more active. It was one of the highlights of my day after a day long travel from Honolulu via Los Angeles. Huntley Meadow Park is the hidden gem of Alexandria, Virginia and Fairfax County. It's a large city community park that caters to anyone and everyone who wishes to visit. The entrance is Is located at 3701 Lockheed Blvd in Alexandria, Virginia. It's Fairfax County's best kept secret. Best of all is that there is no admission fees for individuals and families. However, groups of 12-60 people are charged $30 for entry. Good thing I was there by myself so I got to experience Huntley Meadow Park for free. As far as parking, there's parking areas for those of yall who drive. Best thing to do is to get there early to secure the prime parking spot you want. If you are like me, I got here from the Ronald Regan Washington international airport and took the Yellow Line metro and then a bus. After arriving, I walked towards the entrance to the park, which wasn't too far from that. There's always Uber and Lyft, if you don't prefer to take public transportation and don't drive yourself. Huntley Meadows Park is more than a park but like a nature preserve that is home to many species of wildlife. It's a sanctuary that makes nature come alive everyday. Do yourself a favor and come visit if you get a chance to. It's better than a Zoo. 5.0 stars for the overall experience Support local! A+

If you're into photography or wildlife watching, this is one of the best spots in the DC metro…read morearea. Only 30 minutes from the metro area. The boardwalk through the wetlands gives you incredible views of turtles sunbathing, birds in flight, and reflections that make for beautiful shots. It's peaceful, scenic, and a perfect place to slow down with a camera or binoculars or to meditate. You'll also find meadows, forest trails, and the historic house nearby -- but the real highlight is being up close with nature in such a beautiful, photo-ready setting.

Valleycrest Park is one part of a large park system winding through several neighbourhoods…read more Ultimately, it didn't seem to matter where you enter the park network. At some point, we either exited last the signs (pictured) or walked along the footpath past the signs at least once while exploring the various parts of the park. Overall, the trails are natural and easy to navigate, and mostly shaded by gorgeous mature trees. Street parking seems to be the norm which wasn't an issue. I'm grateful that there are folks out there making efforts to preserve green spaces like this. I hope these parks will be around forever.

This is a nice walking path. Considering its fairly suburban location, am grateful to find some…read morepeace here. Solitude and a break help. Is this park anything earth shattering? No but it is a welcome reprieve. Have been here several times, and it's not too heavily traveled. A neighborhood trail this is, so don't expect Billy Goat trail type of experiences. Keeping that in mind the stream can create calm. Also the sheer amount of greenery is a good thing. So much of the county is overdeveloped, and this is a different perspective. Good place to walk a few miles. I feel safe here, but chance favors the prepared. If in the area it's worthy for a stroll.