What an excellent playground! I was blown away when we came for the first time due to the sheer size. This is a place your kids can totally keep distance without losing out on fun play time. There is a swing, slide and activity for every kid with every need. My kiddo loves to just run full speed ahead trying everything out and then we do a slower round from one side to the next. You can spend an hour here and not get bored. Love this park and so thankful to have found it. read more

Woah...this is like the mother of all playgrounds. Seriously, just take a look at the aerial photo. It looks like a mini theme park. They could totally charge for admission...but luckily it's free =D Parking sucks, but apparently there's additional parking across the street. Just don't go too far or your find yourself in front of the CIA. read more

While visiting Virginia/DC area with my 8 year old daughter, a friend took us to this park for the kids play for a while. I was so impressed by this park. First, it's free. It's a 2-acre playground area with rubber ground for kids to run around and play in a safe area. Next, it's a playground for kids of all ages and even designed for kids with special needs. I was impressed with the Liberty Swing which is a swing made especially for wheelchairs and other swings designed to keep the big kids with special needs that need a little extra support. There's a sign as you walk in that says something like - a place where EVERY child can play. And it's true! Little interesting fact about this park - Clemyjontri Park is the dream of Mrs. Adele Lebowitz, who envisioned this playground and park and generously donated 18-acre property for this park. Mrs. Lebowitz wanted to name the park after her children, but she couldn't pick just one. That's why the name CLEMYJONTRI is derived from her four children: Carolyn (CL), Emily (EMY), John (Jon), and Petrina (Tri). She and her family still live on the property today. Wish we had a park like this in Florida. read more

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2Fs, Fun and Free!!! It amazes me how big this playground is and I can't believe it's free. This place is a blast for kids; in fact it's almost sensory overload for them, and this is without the carousel being open (opens up during the summer months)! There is much to do with areas just for toddlers and areas for older kids...or even adults in some cases ;-). Bring some drinks and lunch and spend the day here. It gets crowded so plan your time. There are restrooms and vending machines; unfortunately, the vending machines do not sell water and the water fountains were being repaired when we went. Tip: park in lined spaces. Don't even think of parking on the side or the open grass area in the parking area across the street. You WILL get a ticket! read more

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This place was absolutely awesome for all ages of "children". It's spacious and selection is wonderful. My 2 year old had a blast and continued to play for an hour without getting bored. Then they have the carousel for $3 a person (children whom are 42 or 48 inches can have their parent with them for free). Overall, great experience and will be bringing my child again! read more

Clemyjontri Park - Playground! - Playgrounds Near Me - Mclean, Virginia

Just an overall lovely park for the kids. There is lots to do and the kids will be running around for hours. We stayed for 1 1/2 hours but it was a struggle to get them to leave. Don't ever plan on coming here on a hot day. This park gets hot. It was only in the mid 70s when we came and even that was almost too hot. There's hardly and shade and the play equipment does get warm. read more

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My girl loves this Park so much that they didn't want to leave! Safe place and plenty of activities for my 4yr old and 21 months old to do.. Makes me want to say thank you to the Lebowitz family for donating 18 acres of land to make this happened. Clemyjontri Park is really an oasis for all children. read more

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Took my nephew here for the first time last week when I was baby sitting, and wow we had a blast! It's a short drive from where we live, plenty of parking, and no entry fee. There were all sorts of equipments to keep the 5-year-old entertained - different types of monkey bars, swings, slides, and a maze! The carousel was closed (probably for the winter?), but we spent a wonderful afternoon chasing each other, running up and down the slides, playing the musical instruments. I was also impressed with how soft the ground was - My nephew tripped and fell a few times, but by the end of the day, he only had a few red spots on his butt and back. That's a success in my book! Will definitely take him back here some time, along with his friends! read more

What a fantastic playground! There is literally so much to entertain your little ones, they could stay here for hours! They have free bathrooms (essential) and drink machines but you can bring your own food as long as you eat it in one of the two covered picnic table areas. If there was only a water area for summer it would be heaven on earth haha. read more

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We went for a school field trip and had an amazing time! They have a sand pit, swings, two different play sets for different ages... there is also a bathroom and plenty of tables around :) read more

This place is a huge playground. Kids had fun, almost lost a tooth-- always a sign of having too much fun.

Incredible! We brought a 2.5 year old here and it was well worth the 30 minute drive from DC. Huge park, extremely baby friendly (some parks are too big-dangerous for toddlers; not this one). read more

Clemyjontri is the biggest and fanciest playground in Northern Virginia. It's huge with dozens of installations and diverse with features I've never seen elsewhere (sprinting lanes, a maze and a number of accessible features you'll rarely see. (The primary funders behind the park envisioned a space for all abilities and you see it everywhere including the large number of wheelchair spots) This park is a must visit in the area. It's got a lot of hype but generally lives up to it. The carousel is great for little ones and there are nice pavilions for birthday parties. The only downsides are lack of shade, crowds / parking and that there's not as many features for kids above 6-7. For 2-6 year olds it's hard to beat read more

This is by far the absolute best park we have ever been to! And we have visited parks all over the US and abroad. What a great find. All of the play structures are on a colorful rubber soft ground. There are lots of benches and pick nick tables under shade, fully stocked bathrooms, water fountains, water and juice vending machines, swings and slides for all ages, balancing and climbing structures, a maze and even a working horse carousel and train (9-12pm) and a leveled soft rubber bike track for the beginner rider that surrounds and goes through the entire park area. There are also easy hiking trails. This is heaven for kids! We love this park and will be spending a lot of our summer days here for sure! -Free parking in a private parking lot for the park -shade -lots of different play structures to explore -happy families -bring your bikes, scooters, frisbee, pick nick, sunblock and lots of water for this adventure, because you'll probably want to stay awhile! If you are in the area and you are looking for a fun free place to take the family, you must check this park out. read more

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This is the best park everrr! Although I can see parking being an issue, we were able to find a spot with not too much of a wait. I love that the playground area is padded so the little one could run around and we didn't have to worry about her falling. There's also a huge variety of things for the kids to play with (where was all of this when I was growing up???) Can't wait to be back (with a kid of course) - can I just be a kid again? read more

First time visiting this park this past weekend for a birthday party and I was really impressed! The place is huge and has lots of equipments for children of all ages. I can imagine spending a whole day here with my toddler and doing future play dates and mommy meet ups here too. The history behind this park is really cool and I especially love the fact that it has areas designed for children with disabilities. I can't wait to bring my toddler back here! read more

F A N tastic park! WOW! would definitely come back here if we're ever back in the area! Cannot believe this place is PUBLIC!!!

This playground are the best. Favorite place of my kids. Too crowded but it's real fun for kids. The more kids the better for them. Parking slots usually full. They have two additional parkings a little bit futher. Nice place to keep kids buzy. There are so many slides and carrousels. Everething is safety and usufull. read more

Clemyjontri Park - Playgrounds Near Me - Mclean, Virginia

What an incredibly colourful, creatively designed playground. It will capture any young child's imagination! There are tot lots, a musical instrument station, a rocking "boat", rainbow climbing bars, bench swings, faux rock-climbing walls, and so on. Boredom has no place here! Unfortunately, the carousel was closed the day we visited, but it didn't hamper our visit in any way. There are picnic shelters you can reserve for parties, and overflow parking is located across the street. Pack a picnic and spend the day here with your family. read more

I love this playground, but I'm putting my only complaint right up front because it's a big one. Parking is a huge problem! There are not enough parking spaces for a playground this large. There is additional parking across the street but this also fills up. So go with patience and an open mind for parking. But definitely visit! Worth the trips circling the parking lot! I only circled twice! This playground was built after my kids were grown so I never had the opportunity to use it until this past spring when I went there with my niece and her small children. This playground is amazing. It has everything. Accessible. Huge. Colorful. Picnic tables. Space to put down blankets on the ground by the picnic areas. Bathrooms. I highly recommend checking it out. My guess is, avoid it on holidays or weekends that are particularly gorgeous! If those are the only times you can go, take the risk! It's worth it! read more

I took my 5 siblings here for the first time on a gorgeous summer evening after hearing about it from the BF's family, coworkers, McLean neighbors. Having younger siblings, I have been to a LOT of playgrounds/parks so I was expecting the usual attractions - swing set, slides, monkey bars etc.. This is NOT your ordinary park! We were all in awe from the moment we arrived...even my 16 year old sister had a blast! I was surprised there was no admission fee - the kids and I could spend hours here. The park is HUGE, clean, and handicap friendly. My little sisters can be a bit clumsy (READ: Always falling and walking into things!) so I appreciated the sponge-like pavement. Some tips: -A woman was hysterical because she lost her son and was frantically calling out his name. We finally found him! I recommend leashes, binoculars, and or a 1:1 ratio of kid to adult. I was stupid enough to come alone with 5 children. -Parking lot is small so be prepared to park further away from the park (don't wear flip flops) -There is a nice pavilion with picnic tables that would be a great birthday party destination -Bring $$ for the carousel ride! read more

After hearing for months from numerous coworkers/neighbors that I just had to visit this park, I decided to try it out on my day off. OMG, this park was so inviting I don't know who was more excited, me or my kid. The look on his face when we stepped out the car was priceless. All he kept saying was ooohhh. The park is HUGE, colorful, and very inviting. It's designed to accomodate all children with and without disabilities, which I think is amazing! There was something for all ages--I saw children who were just walking, as well as a few who looked like they were pushing preteen age. My 1 year old was so overwhelmed he couldn't decide where to go first. There are 4 different sections, all of which are equally awesome. 1. The Rainbow area has a huge archway which my son was enthralled by, as well as swings to accomodate infants, and those who need extra back support/harnesses. 2. A maze area which seems like it would keep older kids busy for quite awhile. 3. The regular playground area with huge climbing aparatus. 4. The transportation area, complete with vehicles, a roadway, and direction signs. All the sections surround the carousel, which was closed. According to another parent I was talking to, its open from spring-fall and only on the weekends. It's location is pretty good too, right off the beltway near Tysons. For all that it offers, I'd pay to come here, but love the fact that it's FREE (except for the carousel). We will definitely be back!! read more

I think I found the "Messiah" of Parks; Lol! BTW, side note before I get into the review; -Did you know that this park name came from the first initials of each child of each person that donated to create this lovely park? That's why the name is so random :) Ok, now back to my review-- I'm really glad I bookmarked this place to try out with my girls. When my daughter looked out the car window and saw the HUGE colorful park, you could see her face brighten up and she was just soo giddy with excitement. The parking is very limited on the actual lot, so I had my husband drop us off at the front and had him wait in the parking lot for a parking spot. About 15 minutes later he finally made it onto the park with my other little girl in tote. They had such unique and fun things to do at the park, even my husband and I joined in on the festivities, LOL! My eldest (2.5 y/o) just had her hands full in regards to all the different things she could do at the park. So many options, so little time. My daughter was soo excited that at one point she took the swirly slide and accidently bumped her nose against the side of the slide. My poor little girl gets a super bloody nose and all I could think off was "great the only time my husband gets to spend time with the kids at the park, is when my daughter gets a bloody nose!" Ofcourse, after the bloody nose insident, I took the girls on a carousel ride to help forget what had just happened (and it worked!). Other than the super bloody nose insident, everything else was so much fun. And when it was time to leave, my daughter started crying b/c she didn't want to go--- so parents be ready to have a child crying once it's time to leave. read more

I took my 3 year old son here and he had a blast! It's like a mini amusement park for toddlers.:) All they need is a water slide or play fountain! Not sure if it's worth the 20 minute drive outside of my neighborhood playground every weekend (especially if the carousel is closed), but definitely a special treat a few times a month. It has plenty of space and just enough of a variety of equipment to keep the little one happy. My son cried when we had to leave. One thing I would say is I wish there was more shade. The day we went was about 80 degrees and we were right out in the sun most of the time. So just grab the sunscreen for the kids and maybe a brimmed hat and shades if it'sa sunny day. read more

Best park for toddlers and children! Love that it is clean and free. Wish there were more shaded areas and more parking. Love it!

Very nice park! Always clean. My kids love it. We go there once in a while. We discovered this park many years ago, since then it became our favorite park in McLean area. In summer time we especially love the carousel. read more

It's still covered in snow and ice! But I will be optimistic and say it's wonderful! We did have a great time anyway. A family was having a snowball fight and was kind enough to let us join in. Parents against kids, we get no covered and provide ammunition (sound fair, uh?). We trekked the perimeter as best we could and were able to use the slides and the longer play-land. I look forward to going after the thaw. ;p I was surprised by the amount of special needs play equipment available. This organization deserves the donations it's asking for to stay open to the public. I know I am commited. read more

The only bad thing about Clemijontri Park is the parking. In other words, there's hardly any. However, I figure that's because the playground is so good, Fairfax County doesn't want it overcrowded. The first thing to understand is that the playground is built to be handicapped accessible. So there is plenty of wide open area to run around. There are also plenty of ground-level play things. The equipment itself is spectacular. There is a very large jungle gym on one side of the park and several smaller ones on the other side. There are not many swings, but there are ones for infants, small children, and the rubber ones for bigger kids. There are even two tire swings. In the middle is a carousel. You have to pay extra of course, but it can be a very nice treat for the kids. read more

I REFUSE to move out of McLean because of this park. This park is a JEM in our community. If you are a parent, you must bring your child/children here regardless of his/her age and ability. Lots of different structures/things for kids to play with, and a large space to run around. I never have to worry about my kids falling while playing because the flooring/ground is soft rubber flooring (most part). My boys LOVE going on the carousel! Several things to keep in mind - Weather sensitive place: If it is raining, too hot, too cold - not a good place to go. Not so many shady areas and the structures get really HOT - many of them metal, but even the plastic ones get really hot. - This is a large area: unlike your neighborhood playground, this place is relatively spacious. I have bumped into a couple parents who have "LOST" their children there (they did not really LOST their children..just could not spot them immediately). So, keep your eyes on your children. - The carousel costs $1.75 per child. Credit card accepted. - Little pieces of rubber flooring materials: your baby/kids may pick it up and eat it - not good. - Parking: On weekends, parking lot gets to be packed. Overall, though, this place is FANTASTIC. Your kids will absolutely love this place and they will have a ball. Happy Playing! read more

This park is a go-to spot! This park is awesome. It's spacious and well kept. We went during the week and there were still a good amount a people. I took my 14 month twins and could tell they enjoyed themselves. In a few months I know they will be able to explore and do more at the park. There is a toddler section and a section for a little bit older kids. Carousel is closed during the week but that was fine since my little ones are okay. I'm interested in finding other parks in VA that are an all inclusive kid park like this. Love the bright colors and variety of activities. Plenty of seating for eating. Not a lot of shade read more

Our family ritual on weekends these days include finding a new park to explore with our toddler and then finding something yummy to eat afterwards. After much research on all the parks in the area within a 30 min drive, Clemyjontri Park and Watkins Mill Park came up as the perfect playground for kids. Although Watkins was awesome for its little farm and Wizard of Ox theme, something felt super shiny and special at Clemyjontri. Was it the nostalgia from the working carousel? Seeing three different birthday parties going on around the park? Or how spacious the park was with playgrounds for all different age groups. Everyone at the park was extremely diverse, more so than other parks we've visited. Also all the kids were just having a fabulous time, and there was plenty of benches scattered around for parents to sit. In terms of activity, I thought the cute race course was fun, four person teeter totter was the first I've seen, and the little kids maze was super cute. Haven't seen such a wide assortment of playground structures contained in one area that provides all sorts of new challenges for our little one. We will be back! read more

This is an amazing park. The fixtures are outstanding. It is so colorful and wonderful. Without a doubt, it is the best playground that we've ever been to. It is probably best for "little" kids... I don't think that an 8-year-old, for example, would enjoy this park as much as a 4-year-old would. There are dozens of huge and well-designed fixtures, plus tons of teeter-totters, swings, riding toys, climbing toys, and more. There is also a carousel ($1.50 per ride, cash only. Not open in winter or early spring.) But it has a few problems: - Barely any shade. The trees are young. The constructed shade isn't enough. - Must bring your own food (not a problem per se, but be aware). - Parking is very limited. Best to drop off and park in the distant lot. (Hey you parents that aren't there alone - don't park in the nearest lot.) - It is so big and so great, that it is really busy. So many parents and kids. It can get overwhelming. read more

My preschool daughter and elementary school son LOVE this park! We're come a couple times and the parking lot is always packed. But it's definitely worth the trip - besides the usual playground equipment, they also have a small maze and a strip of land they use as a racing/running track, which my son loves. Parent to child ratio should be 1:1, though, unless you don't mind not seeing or knowing where your other children are, cause this place is huge! read more

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I wish they had had this place when I was a kid. Great stuff for kids of all ages, heck I still like going there to play. Only problem is weekends it gets really busy with little knee biters so big kids can't really play. (by big kids i mean 25+) get there early if you want parking. read more

Where has this park been all my life!? I've been living up here for over a year, and I'm JUST now hearing about this place? Amazing. Only in McLean. It's a party for your child-like senses. Bridges and rainbows and carousels and slides and racetracks and swings and monkey bars and teeter totters and mazes and firetrucks and EVERYTHING. It's like a premium park, I'm actually surprised there is no admission fee. The only catch is that if you have more than one child, I would be cautious of coming here alone because the park is so busy and complex that it would be very hard to keep watch of both children without having another adult present. The best assessment of a nice park is being able to spend an entire afternoon there FOR FREE. Yahtzee! read more

Clemyjontri Park - Amazing place. - Playgrounds Near Me - Mclean, Virginia

This park is gorgeous and lots of fun for the kids! There are plenty of climbing structures and lots of accessible features for people with disabilities. Plenty of benches for parents and ample shaded spots to stay of sun. We love coming here! Knocking off a star since the bathrooms are terribly maintained - talk about STINK! And the carousel has been out of service for months. read more

The message and history of this park are 5-star territory and it's certainly worth a lookup if you don't know the origin of the name. The park itself is a great facility and has something for everyone of different ages and abilities. Things I really like: - The ground cover is a semi-soft rubber material that makes for a good surface to play rain or shine - There is a lot to do, and it can keep kids interested for quite a while - There are bathrooms and water fountains. - There are areas to sit throughout the park so that you can watch kids in comfort The cons: - This playground is massive and often has blind spots making it hard to watch kids at all times. - The jungle gym equipment is also quite complex so it's hard to stay on the ground and watch your younger kid play safely. You actually have to get on the equipment which can cause crowding (and isn't where I want to be anyway). - It's not the best option for a meet up or playdate with friends because it is so large and kids often want to be on total opposite ends of the park from one another making it hard to socialize as adults. - Parking can be a real issue especially on the weekend. They have an overflow lot down the road which is very needed. It's not too far of a walk. We like going here and will certainly go again especially after a storm if we don't want to deal with muddy sand at another park. read more

Oh how I wish this was closer to us. A great little gem for smaller children. So many activities for my little one to do and explore. I love how the ground is made up of that rubbery turf so that it doesn't hurt him if he falls. The playground is also split off in different areas as age appropriate. There's a carousel that I think is open on the weekends. No food is allowed into the park but there's a sitting area outside if you bring food or snacks. I also saw vending machines for drinks out by the entrance read more

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The best playground hands down!!! It's a little hidden gem off of 495 and Georgetown Pike. I've been taking my kids here since they were 1. It's clean and paved. It's FREE! The carousel ride is $1.50 though. It can get really crowded on spring days and parking can be difficult. You can park across the street and walk over though. There are no bugs out here. Very little shade though, but I think that's what keeps the park bug-free though. If you have kids under 5, this is where they need to go for a fun day with their friends and siblings. You can easily kill 2-hours with the kids here on a nice day. read more

Nice park. We took our 4 year old great niece to play and run around she had a great time--tired all of us out. There were two birthday parties going on so not much shade was available. The carousel was very nice. Overall they could use some more refreshment selections. read more