This review is for the splash pad and playground. The incredibly awesome and very, very free splash…read morepad and playground. This new splash pad and playground serves as a reminder that damn Loudon County has some money. We got here at noon with our toddler and only planned to spend a couple of hours and ended up basically being here until they closed in the middle of summer at 8 PM. I think it's an amazing design to have three playground design for different ages right near the splash pad. Luckily it was like 5000° out so kids dried off the minute they left the waterpark to go to playgrounds. So being a wet mess really wasn't a concern. There are a few rules to the waterpark that includes no toys and no dogs and the standard diaper requirements for the incontinent , but otherwise it's pretty open and people were really really well behaved. The bathrooms are amazingly clean for a public bathrooms and offer wide enough stalls to change in. It's highly recommended because of temperatures and the fact that most of the place is concrete to wear water shoes. The only issue we had was that a baby kept putting wet banana peels like this was Mario kart in the splash pad and people kept tripping on them. Most of the water features are well functioning and a lot of fun. The playground themselves range from ages 5 to 12, and have a lot of hills with Astroturf, which is kind of fun to just roll down and they have slides built into them. There are a lot of climbing activities. The slides do get hot on a sunny day, but since the kids are already wet from the waterpark, they seem fine. And the park is very clean. We went on a weekday and it wasn't really that crowded, but I can see how weekends could be pretty full. They also have lots of tables for our families to sit down and enjoy some picnic items.

My kids love it. It's clean and lots of parking space and well maintained. It's worth visiting.read more

Reservoir Park is such a gem. Peaceful, spacious, and perfect for a reset--whether you're walking,…read morerelaxing, or just taking in the view. There is a spot to boat launch and you can also rent kayaks by the hour. There is plenty of parking. Restroom are clean and pavilions available to rent.

Plentiful parking, nice facilities, and a pretty well maintained trail system make this a very nice…read moreplace for recreation. It's dog friendly and the trails are well marked.

Nice dog park... grass and separate small dog area. It's a sports complex so there's bathroom. Nice…read morewalking trails.

There is a reason this park has such great reviews. We have a two year old and she adores coming…read morehere. The splash pad is the place to be when it's hot out, and is great for kids of all ages. The playground next to the splash pad is big, new, and accommodating to littler kids. The ground is that cushioned material so falls are less devastating. This park is also always very clean. The other facilities like bathrooms, fields, trails, courts, etc all look great as well!

As someone who grew up in Ashburn, I am very familiar with the Broadlands nature reserve. I love…read morehow for years, despite the town and county's plans to tear up the fields, trees, and wildlife for more and more data centers and townhouses for a never-ending, growing population, one thing has been constant and that's this small park. I've come here for years and despite possibly making a fool of myself with this statement, I must say this park is one of my top spots to visit even as a man in his thirties. There's a feeling of peace when walking the perimeter of the pond and being able to listen to the bugs, ducks, and toads over the now usual sound of passing vehicles, their horns as well as builder/landscaper equipment. There is parking on the side of the street and trash can facilities for those who know how to dispose of their waste correctly. They added doggie bags for dog walkers and i always notice on my visits the many walkers and joggers that want to excercise while also taking in the beauty of this nature preserve. I can only pray the Ashburn community can continue to prevent the property developers (responsible for the thousands of townhouses and data centers) from destroying this park for another complex.

I found this driving through Middleburg on a Sunny Sunday and stopped for a stroll. It's right off…read moreof the roundabout with a gravel parking lot. The path leads to a fork in the road which is a circle within the countryside that also leads to views of Bull Run mountain. Address says Leesburg although the majority of the park is more in the Aldie area. When the sun is out, this park glistens and gleams with the well-maintained cut grass and trimmed bushes. The pathways are clear allowing for clear views of the beautiful blue skies and sounds of nature. I heard there's a farmers market here on weekends; another event that adds to the appeal of this wonderful park!

The awesome trails are well taken care of and maintained by the management and crew. Thought it was…read morepretty good By The Way.

Wonderfully enticing park! Showcases the real legacy of the designer! Walking among the bushes at…read morethe base up to the titillating fountain at the tip of the park is a real journey filled with unexpected delights.

Absolutely love this park!…read more Several play structures for multiple ages, restrooms, walking trail, pavilion, parking lot and down the street from YumYum Hibachi, which is so delicious!

Love this park!! So clean. Lots of playgrounds! Def worth the drive ! Bathrooms -picnic spaces and…read morewalking trail

Great playground! I love that it's got the rubber bottom and not mulch. Wonderful for younger kids…read morebecause they have more Ramos than ladders and steps. The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is because it's surrounded by roads on three sides and not fenced in so chasing after multiple children on your own can be difficult.

The perfect little park for young children. More ideal for children 5 and younger. Lots of shaded…read moreplay areas. The only downfall is that it's so close to the street without being fenced in.

Wow, I am glad I didn't look at the reviews before going. I'm really surprised it gets such a low…read morerating but from reading what people have to say..it looks like it is because of the ticks. I went in January so I didn't run into that problem. It is grassy, meadowlike trails, so I can see where in the warm months there could be ticks. So many trails to get lost on and enjoy the natural beauty. I read there are 20 miles of trails and that in the spring the fields are filled with wildflowers. The trails are fairly easy hiking. Mostly flat with some small inclines from time to time but like I said, mostly meadow hiking. The only thing I wish was different was clearer signage around the trailheads. It took me awhile to figure out where certain trails began and where to access them. Once you're on them they are clearly marked. I've lived here all my life and this is certainly a hidden gem.

I came here before reading the reviews and I'm glad I did. The outdoors is great but yes, you do…read moreneed to be prepared when you're out in the nature. It's not your backyard. Lots of creatures live outdoors. LoL. Be prepared. You should apply sunscreen and then apply your bug spray. Wear socks that you can roll up if the grass gets high or roll down as needed. I have 50 hair ties in my bookbag. It gets hot, hair goes up. Don't hate it here because nature got the best of you. Try again in the fall. That's my plan anyway. The bugs were hungry today for sure. I spayed the first 10 min here and then I had to spray again an hour later! They bite thru your clothes so spray your clothing as well. I have never had issues w/ticks. Luckily they don't like me. IDK why but I spray my shoes too just in case. The trails are very well maintained. Mostly they are in the sun but there's a fair share if shady trails also. I did have some issues on the white oak trail. I had to stop and look for it at one point. It just faded out. Also on the White Oak trail I caught all the spider webs w/my body so thank me later! I felt like a cocoon coming off that trail. Yeck. I see they are growing trees and also put in some goats to keep the vegetation back. It's quite invasive for sure. So, yes I think fall would be nice. No bugs, less invasive plants and no leaves on the trees means I can see the view of Bull Run Mtn that much better. I enjoyed exploring this place. I'm pretty sure I'll be back.

"Ascent" by John Safer is a monumental sculpture that rises like a gleaming exclamation mark at the…read moreentrance of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Udvar-Hazy Center near Dulles Airport. Standing 70 feet tall, this polished steel form twists and tapers upward in a fluid, aerodynamic gesture. It commemorates the human journey of flight and the grandeur of the Museum's collection. Safer believed that sculpture should capture "the essence and reduce the subject to the pure line in space." This is truly metallurgical poetry and when you view it without the museum or the trees in the way, it looks like a rocket launch against the blue sky. [Review 1031 of 2025 - 1515 in Virginia - 24585 overall]

This sculpture is the work of artist John Safer who crafted the piece in 2003. It looks great,…read moreespecially for being 20 years old. This helical shaped sculpture demands your attention. You will find it in the parking lot of the National Air & Space Museum Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center. You cannot miss it as you are approaching the museum. It towers at 75 feet tall and looks like a spiraling contrail of a jet. It is made of polished stainless steel and is an abstract piece whose interpretation is left to the viewer. There are some that believe the sculpture's upward soaring image represents man's desire to soar to the heavens. Safer is a very active artist with his work being featured in over 1,000 museums and embassies worldwide. But most notably and least known, Safer was a WWII veteran and an emeritus board member of the Air and Space museum. I have to admit, I like this piece. It drew me in and I could not take my eyes off of it. The pieces sits in a calming reflection pool with a little waterfall. That is a nice touch and pushed it to five stars for me. I do not know if it is allowed or encouraged, but some people have even thrown some money into the sculpture's reflection pool. The sculpture sits right out of the museum's front door. It is connected by a long walkway and you pass through Smithsonian Air and Space Museum Wall of Honor, a collection of curved stainless steel plaques that line the walkway and lists the names of those that have received the flying cross and those with a passion for flight. This is not a destination piece, but an add on piece. The vast majority of the sculpture's viewers will be visitors of the museum. At $15 to park, I do not see it being a stand alone, even though I believe the first 20 minutes of parking are free. But anyway, this is a nice addition to the museum. I hung out at the sculpture about 10 minutes after I exited the museum. I recommend checking it out up close.