Lovely Walking Paths and Parks Across Northern Virginia

When the weather warms up, outdoor spaces across Northern Virginia become perfect for walking, sports, and family time. Below is a structured guide to parks by county.

Arlington

• Barcroft Park — Sports fields, courts, playgrounds.
  4200 S. Four Mile Run Dr., Arlington
• Benjamin Banneker Park — Trail connections and historic DC boundary marker.
  1680 N. Sycamore St., Arlington
• Bluemont Park — Large multi-use recreation park.
  601 N. Manchester St., Arlington
• Bon Air Park — Rose garden and landscaped walking areas.
  850 N. Lexington St., Arlington
• Crystal City Water Park — Urban fountain park with river views.
  1750 Crystal Dr., Arlington
• Fort C.F. Smith Park — Historic Civil War site with trails.
  2411 24th St. North, Arlington
• Four Mile Run Trail — Popular biking and walking route.
  Through Arlington
• Glencarlyn Park — Nature trails, picnic areas, dog park.
  301 S. Harrison St., Arlington
• Gulf Branch Park — Nature education and forest programs.
  3608 N. Military Rd., Arlington
• Lady Bird Johnson Park — Memorial landscaping park.
  Between 14th St. and Memorial Bridges
• Long Bridge Park — Modern sports and skyline views.
  475 Long Bridge Dr., Arlington
• Lubber Run Park — Amphitheater and summer concerts.
  200 N. Columbus St., Arlington
• Oak Grove Park — Renovated playground and green space.
  4012 17th St. North, Arlington
• Potomac Overlook Park — Trails, gardens, nature programs.
  2845 N. Marcey Rd., Arlington
• Powhatan Springs Park — Skate features and sports fields.
  6020 Wilson Blvd., Arlington
• Quincy Park — Lighted courts and sports fields.
  1021 N. Quincy St., Arlington
• Virginia Highlands Park — Sports fields and spray-ground.
  1600 S. Hayes St., Arlington

Alexandria

• Armistead Boothe Park — Sports and picnic areas.
  520 Cameron Station Blvd., Alexandria
• Ben Brenman Park — Trails, amphitheater, dog park.
  4800 Brenman Park Dr., Alexandria
• Carlyle Dog Park & Tennis Courts — Dog recreation and tennis.
  450 Andrews Ln., Alexandria
• Chinquapin Park / Forest Park — Sports complex and indoor pool.
  3210 King St., Alexandria
• Dora Kelley Nature Park — Quiet wooded nature trails.
  5750 Sanger Ave., Alexandria
• Fort Ward Park — Historic park with museum.
  4301 W. Braddock Rd., Alexandria
• Four Mile Run Park — Sports fields and trails.
  3700 Commonwealth Ave., Alexandria
• Oronoco Bay Park — Waterfront walking and events.
  100 Madison St., Alexandria
• Rynex Nature Area — Forested historic nature space.
  1500 N. Chambliss St., Alexandria
• Waterfront Park — Riverfront events and relaxation.
  1-A Prince St., Alexandria
• Windmill Hill Park — Sports courts and river views.
  501 S. Union St., Alexandria

Fairfax Area

• Clemyjontri Park — Inclusive playground.
  6317 Georgetown Pike, McLean
• Great Falls Park — Waterfalls and hiking trails.
  9200 Old Dominion Dr., Great Falls
• Lake Fairfax Park — Pool, camping, trails.
  1400 Lake Fairfax Dr., Reston
• Mason Neck State Park — Birdwatching and nature.
  7301 High Point Rd., Lorton
• Riverbend Park — Potomac River recreation.
  8700 Potomac Hills St., Great Falls
• Scotts Run Nature Preserve — Forest hiking trails.
  7400 Georgetown Pike, McLean
• Turkey Run Park — Wildlife and hiking near DC.
  GW Memorial Pkwy., McLean

Fauquier County

• C.M. Crockett Park — Lake recreation and fishing.
  10066 Rogues Rd., Midland
• John Marshall Birthplace Park — Historic site and trails.
  5160 Germantown Rd., Midland
• Monroe Park — Sports fields and museum.
  14421 Gold Dust Pkwy., Goldvein
• Vint Hill Farms Park — Trails and fishing creek.
  Kennedy Rd., Warrenton

Fredericksburg

• Alum Springs Park — Creekside walking paths.
  Greenbrier Dr., Fredericksburg
• Cossey Botanical Park — Botanical garden.
  1601 Little Page St., Fredericksburg
• Dixon Park — Trails, fields, pool.
  1300 Dixon St., Fredericksburg
• Memorial Recreation Park — Courts and playgrounds.
  1301 Kenmore Ave., Fredericksburg
• Old Mill Park — Riverfront recreation.
  2201 Caroline St., Fredericksburg

Loudoun County

• Algonkian Regional Park — Riverfront park with golf and trails.
  47001 Fairway Dr., Sterling
• Ashburn Park — Creekside trails and playground.
  43645 Partlow Rd., Ashburn
• Ball’s Bluff Battlefield Park — Historic overlook park.
  Ball’s Bluff Rd., Leesburg
• Banshee Reeks Preserve — Large wildlife preserve.
  21085 The Woods Rd., Leesburg
• Claude Moore Park — Sports complex and trails.
  21544 Old Vestal’s Gap Rd., Sterling
• Morven Park — Historic estate and trails.
  17195 Southern Planter Ln., Leesburg
• Ida Lee Park — Recreation center and gardens.
  60 Ida Lee Dr. NW, Leesburg

Prince William County

• Leesylvania State Park — Waterfront recreation park.
  2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Dr., Woodbridge
• Locust Shade Park — Amphitheater, lake, golf.
  4701 Locust Shade Dr., Triangle
• Prince William Forest Park — Large national forest.
  18170 Park Entrance Rd., Triangle
• Silver Lake Regional Park — Lake and trails.
  16198 Silver Lake Rd., Haymarket
• Veterans Memorial Park — Sports and skate facilities.
  14300 Veterans Dr., Woodbridge