Alexandria established in 1759 states the E. Simpson stadium signage. This area contains a parking…read morelot, basketball courts, a fenced in dog park then a very large field for soccer all along Monroe Ave. Oops I missed mentioning the signage on the history of the Town of Potomac ( see photos). Along Leslie Ave you see the Stadium as well as The Y across the street. There is a lovely petite garden between the two. One can grab a coffee on Monroe visit or visit the pharmacy, there is plenty to keep one busy.

We came across the Mount Rainier Nature Center. They were open on Sunday. They have plenty of…read moreparking and a bathroom inside. The nature center is small. I think it would be best for toddlers up to age 6 or even 7. They have some cool small critter we have never seen including large cockroaches, snakes, geckos, and a rabbit at the end. They have a small courtyard where there are fish in a small pond and turtles. The staff we encountered were very kind and helped explain to kids about some of their wildlife. They also have a small play area inside with some toys and a small table. Overall I'd say it was great. We probably spent no more than an hour there but we were engaged. I'm unsure if they have a feeding time but that would be cool to watch.

Small, but perfect for younger kids is how I describe the Mount Rainier Nature Center. With a…read moreparking lot our front and a nearby gazebo in a field, the small nature center comes with several animals for kids to see, including turtles, a snake, a rabbit, and goldfish. The animals have names, the staff are friendly, and there are activities and play spaces for smaller children. Entrance is free and they do lots of kid programming.

This is a nice ballpark to watch the Nationals play at home, but it lacks the ambience of Camden…read moreYards (in Baltimore) or the history of Fenway Park (in Boston). Before you arrive, remember to bring a clear plastic bag and one plastic bottle of water (unopened). Metal and glass containers are prohibited. At the main gate, you first go through a metal detector. Then, you scan a QR code to enter the turnstile gates. On the plus side, it's easy to access using public transportation via Metro (short walk to a station). However, if you are driving here, try to reserve a parking spot in advance. Some parking lots are a 15 minute walk away, so plan accordingly and bring comfortable sneakers. Inside the ballpark, you'll find several places to eat, including Shake Shack and Ben's Chili Bowl. If you're going to a Sunday afternoon game at 1:35pm in the summertime, visiting team seats on the 3rd base side get partial shade around 2:30pm-3:00pm. However, seats on the 1st base side will be exposed to the sun during the entire game. Most Nats fans are pretty friendly toward visiting team guests. Overall, I think it's a good ballpark for watching a game - but it's not the nicest ballpark on the East Coast.

Took metro to the game, short walk to the stadium. Plenty of food or drinks options if you want to…read morepregame outside, but also plenty of options inside as well. Stander high stadium prices here. Most vendors quick to process orders and keep the line moving. For hot days there are mister fans in various locations to cool the summer heat. Good views throughout the park to enjoy a game or event!

Such a fun new park find for a mom with kids who need to burn energy…read more There is a baseball field listed here, but I couldn't pull up Capital One Park East, so I'm guessing most people will end up using this listing instead. Same area just separated by a lot. Major mom win: there are bathrooms It's right across from Wegmans, has shaded tables (yes please), a water fountain, and easy parking in the garage across the street (first 2 hours are free ) Bonus surprise: on top of the parking garage there's another small play area--with water! My kids were living their best life up there. Everything is super colorful, clean, and just overall a really good time. I also noticed someone walking around every few minutes wiping down tables and checking trash, which I appreciate so much as a parent. Oooh and theres a mini workout area . Only tiny side-eye moment : I did see the same towel used on tables and then on the trash can... and not tossed after. So I'm hoping it's not making a full tour of tables, trash, and bathrooms Other than that, we had a great time and will definitely be back!

This is a nice, compact park with both a fitness area as well as two separate playground areas…read more Bonus: bathrooms on site! The area that features a lot of climbing, has some larger footholds and is probably best for the 5+ set unless your kiddo is younger but taller. My relatively small newly 4-year-old was not independently able to navigate this area. My 7 year old had no problem. The little spinner is fun too. No swings here but lots of other areas to stay busy.

Great facility with multiple turf fields. Ample parking, clean and well maintained. Great…read moreopportunity to see favorite Nationals players especially Tony 2 Bags!

I love this park we usually come here with the kids and do a bit of grilling great park and there's…read morea few more close by with even more amenities

This is a nice, little neighborhood park. It has limited parking for being a park with a baseball…read morediamond that can host games. So parking can get a little tight on game night other than that it has a nice little playground area and adds to the neighborhood.

Great local park! Was recently renovated (see my pictures) and there is a huge variety for children…read moreof all ages 2+. The equipment (as stated) is modern and new, with neat touches like a solar panel cell phone charging station for adults. There is also a huge field and baseball diamond, and a pavilion with benches and a grill. My daughter loved it so much, she refused to leave. Which means a 5 star review even if it means exhaustion for the parent! As a bonus, there is an ice cream park that will stop by in the afternoon. I don't know the exact schedule but both times we visited they showed up.

I was in the area, and the weather was so nice I decided to look up a nearby park to eat some food…read moreI got, and this one came up. The entrance was easy to spot from the street and there was plenty of parking. I noticed one of those solar phone chargers, a playground, and a big field. A bunch of kids were playing soccer. I spotted a pavilion with one long bench... that's why I settled to eat my food. It was quite relaxing -- and the food is a story for another time. The park seems a good size for a neighborhood park, but I didn't take too much time to walk around since I had just planned to leave after I ate. It was pretty chill, and I will definitely return if I'm in the area and the weather is nice.

It's easy to drive by and not realize this park has some good qualities…read more The space is huge and includes a baseball field, tennis court and tot lot. We've been a few times and the space is always clean and quiet. There are a few trashcans around, so I recommend bringing an extra bag to tie up trash in since trash cans are few. There's a small lot designated for the park and free on-street parking. The tot lot has a playground and swings. Nothing fancy, but serves its purpose. I haven't seen this area overly crowded. Good option to not fight crowds and a range of age groups. There are no restrooms.

I'm not equipped to help my son practice for baseball season. I mean I can't teach him basic…read moremechanics of throwing a ball or swinging a bat. I was looking for a batting cage to attempt to help him myself (because it's freezing outside) and stumbled onto Pitchers Edge!! They teach them for you. Moms this is awesome! Excellent staff and the Rene was super sweet and patient!! This is my first time and my son was so focused and amazed! James was great with the kids. I'll be bringing him back.

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2 ballfields, one a little league field with regulation size dimensions and another large ballfield…read morewith Babe Ruth, American legion and Major League Baseball regulation dimensions. Center field is at 402 feet and left and right field fences are at 322 feet. There are tennis courts and a soccer field as well. Originally called "Hall's field", named after a Macville local who organized a local team that played in the Negro leagues. Then renamed Mercer field after a Virginia senator who was against slavery in the early 1800's, and then most recently renamed Mickey Gordon Park, after Mickey had coached Babe Ruth baseball there for 20 years. There is a popular quest to bring American Legion baseball to the park which would provide the American pastime to continue. The large ballfields has lights, bleachers and a concessions building behind the backstop.

This park was very disappointing. I think it was originally Mercer Park and then renamed. Anyway,…read morewhen you turn off of Route 50 you will find a dirt road riddled with potholes up to the entrance of the park. There is a gravel parking lot, a picnic area right there and sports fields straight ahead. It looked like possibly homeless staying there in a van. No bathroom here. Nothing else that I could see. The only thing nice were the pretty trees at the entrance.