Founders Park is located between Pendleton Promenade & Old Town Alexandria Harbor. The park is…read moreclean and well maintained with paved walking trails and sitting areas. We walked through a garden area in the park and enjoyed the views of the harbor and Potomac River. Bird lovers will love viewing the ducks and birds around this

While I was here for only a few minutes, I thought this was a nice park. The park does not have…read moremuch to offer, but the sights are pretty nice, and I think it's a good place to a small picnic. Before coming to the park, I received some incorrect information. I was under the impression that there was a dog park within the park. However, it's more of a park that allows dogs off leash instead of a a fenced in dog park, which is great. Perhaps, receiving this "misinformation" was my fault because i did not specify that I was interested in a fenced in dog park. However, I believe there is a fenced-in dog run a few blocks away from Founders Park.

Built in 1986 by a duo of French artists, this sculpture garden is a hidden gem along Alexandria's…read morewaterfront. There are neo-classical "ruins," a lightning bolt sculpture, Alexandria's Washington Monument, and views of D.C.'s skyline. It's a fun spot for the entire family!

After leaving Theodore Roosevelt Island, we walked the 3.4 mile stretch of the George Washington…read moreMemorial Parkway between the island and the LBJ Memorial Grove. Confused at first, we figured out the route under the parkway, through the marina parking lot to the memorial. The LBJ Memorial Grove is dedicated to president Johnson and is located in this peaceful spot because it's where he and Lady Bird Johnson used to go to get away from the pressures of the White House. The central monolith is positioned where they would sit and watch the river. This memorial lacks the grandeur of the big marble ones on the National Mall, but if you collect NPS service units, you need to cross the river to see this one. Paired with TR island and the GW Memorial Pkwy, that's 3 units in one side trip.

Very nice and peaceful inside. Great view of the Washington monument. Great place to sit and relax.read more

Quick, kid friendly hiking trail with water access and views. We explored multiple trails ( because…read morewe got lost, turned back and took the house trail to the water and then returned to the parking lot through the marsh trail). We went on a Sunday evening in May and didn't run into any wildlife ( thankfully). The hill from the house to the water is steep which prompted us to find the trail further down the beach area to return to the parking lot. If you're lucky enough to go when the house is open the view from the long driveway through the doors to the water is breathtaking. Their rock memorial facing Africa and acknowledging the history of slavery on this land was refreshing to see. Kid friendly rating : 8/10 for walkable kids ( not stroller friendly) Bonus is the numerous historical facts signs. Restrooms: I saw a Port-o-potty but that's not a lifestyle I wish to explore. In an emergency situation I'm sure it's nice to have. Small parking lot.

[Coronavirus review] No worries about crowds here; the tiny…read moreparking lot on the main road would struggle to fit a half dozen cars, and it's a fair walk in from there, through some anonymous forest and abandoned buildings. At least there's no admission fee. Doesn't seem like much; maybe the reason no one's here is that there is no reason for them to be? But when you emerge to the small mansion that once headed a plantation, you'll be greeted with a great view and a dizzying variety of scenery from there on out. A quick jaunt down the grassy hill through a field with a gnarly-looking cactus or two leads to a beach. No, really! Bondi it ain't, but if you can satisfy yourself with a small strip of sand, little wavelets on the brackish river driven in by a mild breeze, and a variety of seashells, shorebirds, and other signs of life, this is a successful outing. This is to say nothing of the thick woods, manicured orchard of some sort, and a wetland filled with the sort of birds who seemed irked that even a single person happened by. Maryland has this sort of dynamism in aggregate, but it's amazing the diversity of environments you can experience by walking for ten minutes in this sort of park. There are drawbacks aplenty; bugs will be there and there's a lot of plastic trash and washed up tires. And honestly, the place seems to house potential to be more; if I could take a boat across to Mason Neck, I'd totally do it (not that Maryland is ever likely to cooperate with its Confederate Commonwealth of a neighbor). But I got twenty minutes walking to one end of this beach, and well over two hours in a park where I thought I'd struggle to spend one. Beggars can't be choosers, and unless you happen to have a waterside mansion, we're all begging for a bit of the great outdoors.

After a period of construction, this area has been renovated. It contains some previously neglected…read moreburial sites. A swampy area, it has a boardwalk as well. The park is not large and the waterway here possesses no great aesthetic merit. However, the heritage here is important to ponder, and the setting is peaceful, so there is some value in a city like this to having this little interstitial space.

What a beautiful walk around this nice surprise I found today while I'm here in Alexandria. Loved…read moreseeing people out and about especially with their little furry friends. The surrounding cemetery gives you pause of thought for your blessings. The sculptures, as well.

Super cute farm hidden in Oxon Hill near the National Harbor and MGM. Has plenty of parking but…read moredoes have a long driveway you need to walk to get to the farm. The farm has a visitor center, stable, and chicken feeding at 10 am daily. Rangers provide an overview of the farm. The farm is free of charge and parking is free as well. Kids should definitely check out the Jr. Ranger program at this location. It is not super hard and they have a great version for toddlers to do! Overall it is a beautiful farm that you should check out!

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!

I came here for a Green Festival, hoping to make contacts to help with the renewal…read moreprocess for my school's Green School application. There were lots of great vendors to speak with, and adorable pups from the PG shelter up for adoption. This park has more than ample parking. It has everything: a recreation center, playground, playing fields, combination tennis & pickleball courts, pavilions, dog water stations, and walking & biking paths. In 2021 it was renamed after a former Hyattsville resident. It also includes a Muppets memorial in honor of Jim Henson who was also a Hyattsville native (and University of Maryland alum).

Hidden gem of a community park located in Hyattsville near Rhode Island Ave. In the summer, there's…read morea splash park and a little pool and in the fall the grounds are gorgeous to walk with your kids and pets.

Seems a chill, quiet park. Plenty of parking. Gazebos present for hosting cookouts, etc. Check it…read moreout!

University Hills Park is a neighborhood park in Hyattsville, Maryland. Here's why it's worth a…read morevisit: 1) Space: It's a large park with trails, including one that goes around a small pond full of ducks, turtles and beavers. There are two playgrounds and picnic areas. 2) Parking: You can always find a space in the lot. However, note that no parking spots are in the shade so plan accordingly. 3) Free mulch: They have an area with free mulch for Hyattsville residents. Bring your own shovel, bags and truck and have at it!