While in Virginia we opted to take the kids to this city center. It's really appealing and looks…read morewell taken care of. There is a workout area, park, and pool area for young kids and a full pool area as well. Upon entry we were immediately turned off as staff are all rude from the front desk to the lifeguards. The woman at the front was so brash. Cost Warrenton locals: $6 kids and $7.50 adults for the pool area, playground is free. They have family lockers and rooms to change in which is really cool. Everything is clean. Pool area isn't ventilated well and needs fans. It's more humid inside than out on a hot day. They also have minimal seats with broken chairs if you're a bystander. There are three lifeguards on duty which makes you feel secure in the size of the play area, some of them however have their feet kicked up and are talking to each other on walkie talkies so not sure how much attention they are paying to the kids. The kids had lots of fun inside and outside. Loved going down the big slide and playing in the water area. It is a good break for the kids and I would recommend it, as long as you know all the rules and regulations ahead of time.

Been going on and off for years. Brought my kids there when they were young and I've taken water…read moreaerobics there. It would be nice if more times were offered for classes but at least there's one Saturday morning class. Late afternoon and evening classes would be useful for those that work. Staff is friendly. Water aerobics classes are ok. Sometimes it feels like the instructor is rushing. As soon as you start a set they move onto a different exercise. It's quicker to do a movement on land than it is in the water. Because of that, I notice many people just do their own thing. And the instructors are hard to hear especially if you're completely to one side. Not everyone can be in the middle. You get out of it what you put in but the whole purpose of going to a class is for the instruction. I can go to a pool and do my own thing, I'm paying for the instruction. Having the toddler swim lessons in the big pool while having the adult water class is not the best idea. I understand the other pool was closed for whatever reason but cancel whatever you had over there or move the times. You've got parents and toddlers there for swim class, parents and toddlers there to just play (hanging out on the steps bc their toddler is afraid, waters too deep, etc an employee did ask one parent to move bc it's not ideal to hang out on the steps) and you've got about 15 older adults there for water aerobics....really? Adjust the times.

Eva Walker Memorial Park is at the corner of Alexandria Pike and North Street. Just across from…read moreCold Stone Creamery and just two blocks down from Historical Downtown Warrenton. There is small kid playground and a big kid playground right next to each other. There's a paved path around the park. I'd say about 1/2 mile long. A couple picnic tables, a shelter, a restroom facility with flushing toilets, and a basketball court with a stack of stadium seats. The horseshoe pits are in the shade and may need a quick clean up before use. Hard to maintain horseshoe pits unless it gets a lot of action. It's also just up from the public library so get a book and settle in under the trees. I tried to research Eva Walker and found nothing online, but thats strange because we also have a Walker Drive close by. I guess sooner or later I'll stumble across the story and add to this post. Green grass, shady trees and a nice park all around. Come enjoy!

Love how the playground is shaded…read more And it has smaller slides for my younger toddler

We been having our family reunion there since I was a kid. Have big fields and plenty of space for…read morethe kids to play

It's always been a pleasant lake/park. There are some okay trails here, yet what it's all about is…read morethe water. Germantown Lake is quite nice. As for the fishing, a lot of snags. You can rent paddle boats, and quite a few kayak here. Yet the fishing isn't all that. It certainly is beautiful in some areas, but I wish more fish opportunities. Crockett Park is owned and managed by the county. This is impressive. What I usually do here is go during astronomy nights, with a group called NOVAC. Light pollution is less of a problem than say the DC area. A very nice group of men and women. Parking is never a problem, and it is a family friendly place.

The park itself is beautiful I had a great time! However the employees could have better customer…read moreservice. My family and I rented a motor boat, paid, and the boat wasn't even available. We had to wait and listen to them argue about who was in the wrong and was told hopefully they give you a refund. They might not because it's a process so they may give you a pass to come back a few times. Thankfully a boat came, so the problem fixed itself. So we enjoyed the boat for a few hours and was told the park closes as 8. The guy on the dock called for boats to be back at 7:40/7:50. We packed up headed back to the dock and unloaded. When we got back the employee on the dock was recording us as we were trying to park because we were struggling to straighten out rather than help us then when he did help us he said "you guys took forever I'm trying to go home". That was around 7:55. We walked up and returned the vests at exactly 7:58 and the lady that sold us the boat and license was waiting there and said "you're late" and took the vests and walked off. Please keep in mind we were only told park closes at 8. No one said a thing about having to be back a certain time before 8. Enjoyed the boat itself but the customer service was absolute trash.

Wow! Finally came here and can't wait to take our little one back…read more Upstairs is a large open area. There is a great up station, climbing wall, nugget couch pieces, small ball pit, stage, large animals, tumbling mat (I think?), and lava tiles. Tons to do and lots of space to burn off energy. Downstairs there is a town area with a pizza place, school, fire station, etc. each small room is set up accordingly with everything the imagination needs. There is a kitchen area (with sink) for folks to eat in with lots of little chairs. My daughter's favorite room was not far from here--little grocery store area, ice cream cart, taco truck, and garden with little flowers to plant and a hose to pretend with! Parking was ample. Definitely recommend checking by our Believe if you haven't already. I look forward to many play dates and parties here!

Misty the owner is amazing - so friendly and she plans fun events each month! My kids could spend…read morehours here - they cry when we leave. There are 2 levels and it is very clean. The price is fair and there is so much to do - imagination play, dress ups, crafts, etc. Make sure you check the website before your visit to double check the hours for the week. Also follow them on social media to see busy days where you'll have to pre-buy a ticket online. I'm so glad to have this gem of a play place nearby for our kiddos!

Northern Fauquier Community Park opened some time earlier in the year. I've been interested in this…read morepark for a while as it looks really nice when driving by on Route 55. But it was closed last time I went through Marshall as construction was not yet completed. It's located just off of Route 55 just east of beautiful, downtown Marshall, VA. It's open now, I visited yesterday as my neighbors were holding a birthday party for their 3 year old daughter at the park. They reserved a covered pavilion which had plenty of tables, a grill, and was close to lots of playground equipment for the mass of writhing kids attending the party and now running amok through the park. The park offers a lot of park amenities - from the park web site: "Open year-round, the park boasts 8 athletic fields including baseball, softball, soccer and football. The park also features two concession stands, 8 picnic shelters, an amphitheater, three playgrounds, a two mile paved multi-use trail, 3 indoor restrooms, fishing lake, meeting room and plenty of beautifully landscaped open space. Recreational programs are available for your enjoyment." I plan to come back to walk and hike, fish the lake, and maybe even grill out some time!

Impressive and beautiful regardless of the drizzly, foggy day. Out to jog someplace new, plus get…read moremy steps in. (fitbit). This park was one I had not yet been too and today I was on my own, so, NFCP it was! Pulled into the office area on the left at the enterance and read the map. 1.75 mile trail. Perfect. I wan't the only one out jogging in the rain either. - I was impressed that this park has 4 different locations with playground equipment. One with swings. 3 right next to restrooms that are actual builings. Not porta potties. I think I counted 2 consession stands next to 2 of the 4 playgrounds. Many shelters and standup grils to use. Some of these grills look huge! Very impressive; especially in the shelters by the lake. picnic tables outside the shelter areas as well. Also on site is an ampitheatre. I'm pretty sure this place gets crowded in the spring and summer just like the Warf in Warrenton. Today...it was not. - While jogging I could hear the trains whistling in the near distance. Ducks/geese wadling and quacking nearby. Even with the fog and being December you could see the beautiful ( I think ), Hawthorne trees (?) with their bright red berries. I had to google the tree. It was so pretty. -Check out my pictures but please note--It is Dec 26th and very foggy with a drizzling rain! If I hadn't already mentioned that!

Not a destination park. It's full of geese (read: goose poop), there are wasps by the canoe/kayak…read morerentals (which is right by the watercraft launch area), and there are no trash bins so of course people leave trash behind. Very unfortunate. Nice small lake that would be great for paddle boarding if not for the other points. I had high hopes. There are better spots in NoVa.

Hidden gem that is great for fishing. Not too much else to do here except fish and take in the view…read moreof the lake, but it is a great area to fish that is pretty quiet. Be careful driving during the early morning or evening hours as I've seen a lot of deer during those times.