Large park with a lot a athletic fields for sports, walking, running, children playground, dog…read morewalking, lots of parking parking area. One of the best and nicest kept in the area.

This really is a very nice park. If you are walking, they have a pretty much exact 0.75 mile paved…read moreloop that you can do. It is open, i.e. it is not through wooded areas, but it is still very nice. We went around 4:30pm on a beautiful Saturday...the first really nice day of 2026. Our first time there. The playground had a lot of kids, and there were lots of dogs on leashes. It was it really was a perfect park atmosphere. The only thing that was unusual was that the parking lots had signage reminding you to roll up your windows and lock your car before you leave your car behind to go into the park. It didn't seem like a particularly bad area but, just the same, I guess you should heed their advice.

If you're into history, hiking the trail around Government Island is an interesting one. It's the…read moresite of a colonial-era quarry that the federal government later bought to use the stone to help build the U.S. Capitol and The White House. After driving 45 minutes from Southeast D.C. on a January Saturday, here's my experience. 1) Parking: There's a medium-sized gravel parking lot with empty spots often. On the edge of the lot is a porta potty. Near the trail head are signs talking about the area's history and directions on which path to follow. 2) Trail: The path leads to a boardwalk where people sometimes fish. Follow the boardwalk across the water to the island. Here, the trail wraps around the small island with a constant view of the water and its wildlife, including herons. 3) Markers: The trail is well marked with signs that talk about the quarry's history, how the stone was transported to D.C., etc. You can see the foundation of the old quarry and a historic marker.

Such a lovely trail to get some fresh air! Came here with my family + 2 pups. There are two parking…read morelots, one side for Aquila Harbour residents and the other side...not quite sure how people access actually. Small parking lot for a somewhat secluded trail. Dirt trail with a bridge to connect to the only side. My favorite thing is all the history you can stop and read throughout. Did you know George Washington was raised in Stafford county?! Great view of the inlet and there's even a few benches if you ever want to sit and rest. Trashcan & doggie poop bags at the entrance. Unsure how long it actually is (we've tried twice & got too tired to make it all the way to the "end"). Nice tree shade and bugs weren't a bother. AED located at halfway mark of the bridge.

Took my Granddaughter to this park today, she is in town visiting for Easter. As I was pulling up…read moreto the guard post it appeared as though the scout was waving me through whenI realized he was actually telling me to stop I did. He went above and beyond to make me feel stupid, laughed and said "of course there is a fee all day everyday and there are signs everywhere " the park was littered with trash so bad that my Granddaughter even commented how nasty the park was. Pretty bad when a 3 year old notices but not the staff. But even worse to project your anger on visitors.

This state park is the best!!! Has a huge space for parking…read moreand for eating lunch but there you can also rent boats. But something that's concerning is how dirty the water is. It's filled with dead fishes, seaweed, and LOTS of bugs. Overall, this trip is fun.

This park is a gem for mountain biking! I didn't even know this was here until I stumbled upon it…read moreon the MORE mountain biking group website. This park has other amenities such as a driving range, mini golf course, playgrounds, picnic areas, hiking trails, etc. If you are looking for an intense black diamond mountain biking course, you should check out this park!

We came here twice while on vacation. Mini golf, driving range and batting cages were all…read moreaccessible and cheap. The mini golf is old school and still holds up. The greens were in good condition. We had a great time. The staff is also very friendly.

My husband & I stumbled upon this park when looking for things to do in Fredericksburg. We will be…read morerelocating in the coming months & wanted to get to know the area! The park is pretty big. There are a ton of trails, picnic tables, playgrounds for the kiddos, & a stream that runs all the way through the park. It's a great spot to take family photos and to enjoy one with nature! We love taking our dogs & letting them play in the stream. We have only gone to the park during the fall/winter time, so I can only assume how busy it is in the summer. The trails are dog friendly & we always stumble upon a new trail when visiting (who wants to do the same trail over & over again? Not me!). If you bring the doggies, make sure to also pack a towel & some water. There is no dedicated water station for them. I can't recall if there are poop stations along the trails, so bring those too! I also recommend calling the park ahead of time to see if they are open. There are times after a heavy rainfall that the stream is too high to cross with a vehicle. In this case, you'll have to park on the outside of the park. Another big thing is you have to drive pass an apartment complex (kinda weird I know) in order to enter the park. Don't be alarmed though! You will definitely see the park entrance if you keep going. I give this park a 5 star because it never disappoints. There is always something to do & my fur babies love it. I will definitely be back & can't wait to check it out in the summer! If you are in the Fredericksburg area, go to Alum Spring Park & enjoy the beautiful nature views!

Great park and playground for kids. Beautiful streams and walking trails. Definite must visit in…read moreFredericksburg.

Loved the experience here, nice and clean for the most part. Liked hiking the trails.read more

Small park located at the top off a hill after passing over the railroad tracks and a residential…read morearea. There is a short auto tour and you can also get out and hike around and see more. There is one small picnic area. Restrooms...well there are just port-a-potties. Quiet area with young trees. One thing that detracts from the park are the large power towers in the middle.

It's nice to have this dog park in the gated Aquia harbor community. This is the updated park where…read morethey have sectioned it out into three gated areas. There is no longer a shelter but looks like a pump is still here on outside for water. Doggo had a great time stopping off before we visit some friends at their home.

Be aware that this is not a public dog park. It is unfortunately for residents only. Tried to visit…read morebut was turned away.

great lake for paddling or fishing…read more lots of smaller largemouth bass, but a developing population of larger ones. no gas motors are allowed. concrete boat ramp with a small floating dock and attached canoe/kayak launch. even when the parking area is crowded, I've never seen it full. & the lake looks empty even when the parking is full. limited shore fishing. some picnic tables & such. there are restrooms on the hill above the boat ramp. only flaws are a population of wasps at the dock that repeated complaints to the County have not resolved, and a tendency for all-about-me folks to park along the ramp (which is NOT a parking area, except for the small handicap area) or leave their vehicles there for extended periods.

Lake Mooney is technically a reservoir but it definitely has that lake feel and is perfect for…read morefishing or kayaking. Gas motor boats are not allowed; only electric motors are permitted on the lake. There's a boat ramp that is easy to get to. A few benches also line the shore. This is a great place for a picnic. I personally enjoy visiting late in the afternoon, as you can watch the sun set.

It's a nice place to hang out with the family and cool off. Great spot for the kiddos to, not to…read moredeep till you go further out.

A little gem. This is a small but nice little place to go that's not far if you live in the area…read more It's great for little kids with no waves. The water is never freezing. If you want to go to a 'sandy beach' area that's not far this is the place. It can quickly get crowded and parking does fill up quickly so go early. The bathroom are clean.

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.