Pretty little park! Nice to walk and see the well kept grounds and dedication the staff has put…read moreforward to keeping it so beautiful. Photographs also posted on Instagram @3spade7star_photography and Facebook ThreeSpade SevenStar

Green Springs Gardens is one of the most beautiful parks in Fairfax County and North Virginia that…read moreI have ever visited and definitely a hidden gem among all the parks here. The colorful flowers and unique park areas like the glass greenhouse, the secret garden, and the children's library were some of the spectacular highlights in Green Springs Gardens. Admission to this park is free as well. I was impressed by the manicured lawns for picnics, meditation, and community outdoor activities. We walked all of the trails there. I noticed the happy and musical chirping of many birds there. All the flowers were beautiful . I loved the delicate orchids the most in the glass greenhouse. Many nice sitting areas all over the garden to take small breaks from walking. This is one of the finest and a definite go see garden in the DMV area. I will visit this garden again & again.

Wow the town of Vienna deserves credit. Thank you for an exceptional redevelopment. For years…read moreWaters Field, was a rough looking place for youth baseball and football games. That's been changed considerably. I'd say a complete 180. Was thrilled with my son tonight, to see where he got his first sacks as a football player. Personally I think he's nuts, but am proud of this student athlete. He said it himself, "this is at the same place, but major boost." That seems appropriate. The only challenge I can see is parking, but it's not like finding a spot in a large city. There's a community center and streets close by. The field is well marked now. All appears new and they did this field justice. Getting young men and women into sports is important. This facility will be instrumental in development. Families and their children will benefit!

This is a superb ballpark with artificial turf in the heart of Vienna. It has bleachers and a…read moresnack bar - and has an adjacent softball field (Caffi Field) with a few picnic tables and shaded gazebo. Waters field is primarily used by the Greater Vienna Babe Ruth (GVBR) League. It's a great spot to catch a baseball game. Restrooms are a short walk away in the Vienna Community Center. Parking is available on the street, but it may be easier to use the spots in the Vienna Elementary School lot on weekends if multiple games are occurring simultaneously. The only downside is that foul balls can wander into the street corner behind home plate, so be sure to keep an eye out for stray baseballs during games.

I am constantly on the lookout for "missing" reviews. Most of the time I see someone else posting…read morefrom a location I've visited,go to check and Nothing...it's a mystery because most had 4-5 stars and great photos attached...such as this used to be here now gone review. What's up Yelp? Fortunately I still had a couple of photos.

This is one of the best kept secrets in Loudoun County. This is a phenomenal place all the way at…read morethe end of Loudoun County Parkway and has numerous walking trails and activities for kids and adults. We hosted an annual picnic here and had a great time. This is highly recommended for morning nature walks and evening relaxation.

Phenomenal venue and one that I will come back to again and again for concerts and shows!…read more Parking was extremely easy to get in and out - well-organized, not overly crowded, and opportunities for a steady flow of traffic. It's a short walk to the venue with staff on sight to transport people by golf cart. The staff was friendly and very helpful across the board. The venue is stunning with a beautiful amphitheater with excellent acoustics. While indoor provides a nice balance of coverage from the weather and a nice breeze, outside offers more of a picnic and relaxed vibe. There was not a bad seat in the house and the sound carried well wherever you sit. They have food and drinks available and an added bonus of allowing you to bring in your own food and drinks (great for a pre or during show picnic). The grounds are beautiful and this provides a great scenic backdrop to the show. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

My wife, 18 year old son, and I returned to Wolf Trap in July 2026 to see a Bob Dylan performance…read morewith opening acts from a blues guitarist and Lucinda Williams (amazing!). We were very lucky to experience cooler temperatures and low humidity on July 24, 2026. Parking is free, but it can get crowded. Bottled water is allowed inside the pavilion (covered seats near the stage), but food is prohibited there. On the picnic lawn, water and food are allowed. It's wonderful to enjoy a live music performance here in the summer. However, one downside is the lack of air conditioning in the pavilion. If it's a hot, muggy summer evening, be sure to dress appropriately. In northern Virginia, we are blessed to have this national park to hear and see stellar performances by world-class musicians and artists!

Since my last review, I ended up purchasing a family membership to the Children's Science Center…read moreand it is the BEST purchasing decision I have made all year. It's close proximity means that I have a go-to spot to bring the kids on school breaks, rainy days, cold days, or whenever we simply have nothing to do. While there are a few standing exhibits, the staff does a really good job at changing things up (and keeping things topical) so each visit feels special. And the best part... SLIME. We've made slime conductors, spider slime, fluffy slime, snowflake slime, glow-in-the-dark slime .. basically alll the slime. The experiment lab always has a slime option and it is a highlight of every visit. My eldest daughter went from barely reading and needing help at the beginning of our membership to fully reading and creating experiments on her own. It is so much fun to see. For the littles, there is a small playroom with building blocks, magnatiles, books, and those large blue fort/construction material building materials. My two-year old loved spending time in this room but now that she is three she likes making her own hovercrafts and setting them sail in the wind tunnel. The staff is SO kind, SO helpful, and so passionate about what they do. I love how they offer volunteer/internship opportunities to teens and will also set up special traveling science labs to Title I schools. If you are a member you also get discounted or free visits to children's science museums all across the United States which has made this membership 100% worth it for our family. If you are looking for an experience gift to give a little one this year, I highly recommend the Children's Science Center!

Had a great time with my toddler today. She's not quite two so her admission was free and there's a…read more$2 discount for purchasing tickets in advance. I was worried there wouldn't be enough activity for her age but she had a blast playing with exhibits and blocks in the interactive room. She also made "play dough" as an experiment. The staff were all friendly and helpful, we will definitely be back.

Eakin Community Park sounds like a spectacular place. Yet as far as I'm concerned, it's a nice spot…read moreto rest legs after biking or jogging. There's a small picnic table, that's shaded for those gory hot days. This is park of the Fairfax Connection Trail System. That is impressive, as the path goes north and south throughout the county. Parking is plentiful here. Sometimes I'll drop the car here to bike either way. Do not go to this park during rainy or snowy days. It's a flood zone, and Prosperity Road can be a pain even in the best conditions. There is a small playground for kids to enjoy, along with some basic charcoal type of grills. It is decent but nothing extraordinary.

Solid park with tennis courts, a picnic/grill area and a softball field. There's also a decent…read moresized pond with lots of turtles swimming around My favorite thing is (don't tell anyone) there's a decent sized parking lot where you can join the Cross County Trail towards either Lake Accotink or Vienna. The trail has lots of trees and seems to be in pretty natural state in the park, which is always a plus. I think the trail is the biggest attraction here, otherwise it's a nice local park if you live in the area.

Why wouldn't that have a shady area or more cooling stations…read more Non gender porta potty's - gross. Very little choices for picky kids, vegan or other diets- maybe pack your own stuff. Fair food.

The Fairfax Fair is a Northern Virginia social institution!…read more Most people's first initiation into this yearly carnival is sometime around high school when they hold hands with a certain special someone on the ferris wheel or if they took the group date route, had worn matching tee shirts emblazoned with their crew's name in neon grafitti writing. Either way, the Fairfax Fair is the start of many, many blissful summer memories. A few of mine include: 1) The time I volunteered for a major sponsor of the event to dress up as the Cow from Cartoon Network's "Cow & Chicken". All of these little kids tried to pull my udders and punch me in the eye (which was conveniently located through Cow's open mouth). 2) The time my best friend performed on the Budweiser stage with her hs sign language choir. It was like an awkward scene out of Napoleon Dynamite that I will cherish in my heart forever. Whatever your age, gender, race, or socio-economic class the Fairfax Fair has something for everyone. Meat on a stick? Check. Laser light shows and fireworks? Check. Carnival rides? Check. Crazy circus carneys? Double check. Burnt out music artists from the 80's? QUADRUPLE CHECK!!! Musical guests have included eighties wonder kids Rick Springfield, Pat Benatar, Rob Base, Flava Flav, and more! I am secretly hoping that the Backstreet Boys will be hitting the county fair circuit soon so I can take care of some unfulfilled high school dreams. So anyways, what are you waiting for? The Fairfax Fair is coming to town this Friday, Saturday and Sunday!! Buy your tickets now -- the Fairfax Fair is your chance to do the Hump with Digital Underground himself. PS: If you don't know how to do the Humpty Dance here are a few rules: #1) Limp to the side like your leg is broken #2) Shake and twitch kinda like you're smokin'

We are huge fans of the Play Street Museum in Ashburn so we were over the moon when we found out…read morethey were opening up a new location closer to us in Fairfax. We planned a kindergarten playdate with some of my daughter's friends and had a great time. They loved the farm fresh theme complete with a farmers market stand, tractor, silo slide, potting stand, and more. My daughter and her friends especially loved the dress up clothes which included denim overalls, corduroy coverall dresses, flannel shirts, rain boots, and even a pair of teeny tiny Timbs. We stayed for an hour and a half and did not get bored. At the end of the session, each kid got to redeem a coin for a snack on the way out. What a smart way to get kids out the door, tear free. Staff spent the entire staff keeping everything clean and organized and they also had a few add on crafts like pottery, slime, and tote bag painting at a reasonable price. I can see myself being here a lot in the winter time!

Being familiar with the Ashburn location, we were looking forward to Fairfax opening since it's…read moresignificantly close to our home. Also exciting, they seem (at least for this first weekend) to have extended afternoon and evening sessions. The cafe, house, and general store are near identical to Asburn, but the barn, silo with slide, and climb on tractor are unique to this location. Keeping on theme, there are lots of stuffed farm animals of all sizes throughout the play area. The tables right now contain dinosaur or airplane themed items. There is also a glow stick board like Ashburn. Also like Ashburn there is a duplo center in the middle with this one having lots of farm building pieces. Everything was very clean and still had that new space smell. You get a token for a snack on the way out which makes leaving slightly easier. Lots of staff around cleaning up. I did feel like, however, either this space is significantly smaller than Ashburn or the amount of people booked for our session was significantly more than Ashburn. It did feel very tight and compact, mostly due to the number of adults that were present. Anyways, very glad to have this nearby and look forward to visiting again soon.