this park doubles as an overpass of the woodrow wilson bridge....from an aerial view, it's actually…read morequite pretty since you can see the intricate landscaping of this landmark. i didn't spend too much time here, as i was just "passing by" on the way to the woodrow wilson bridge trail during my morning run from national harbor, md to alexandria, va via the wilson bridge. the climb to get here was mildly challenging, but short, and i had just a few minutes to admire this park before i ascended onto the bridge. there aren't any restrooms or water fountains here, but one could take time to sit on one of the many benches and just admire the panoramic views of the potomac river and national harbor. this park is suitable for walkers, runners, rollerbladers and cyclists, but is not open to cars - vehicles have their own ramp up to the bridge.

Super cute farm hidden in Oxon Hill near the National Harbor and MGM. Has plenty of parking but…read moredoes have a long driveway you need to walk to get to the farm. The farm has a visitor center, stable, and chicken feeding at 10 am daily. Rangers provide an overview of the farm. The farm is free of charge and parking is free as well. Kids should definitely check out the Jr. Ranger program at this location. It is not super hard and they have a great version for toddlers to do! Overall it is a beautiful farm that you should check out!

This was a great experience. The national park services rangers were so welcoming to our lil…read morefamily. This was one of the Jr Ranger stations on the map, so while we were closer to the city, we choose to come here as they open fairly early compared to the others. We were the only people there other than the rangers. It is quiet the walk from the parking lot, but scenic with farm animals on the way to the station. The inside area was amazing, with facts, books, coloring station, a map of local stations and examples of badges from there (super cool), interactive cow milking station (with water), a play farm stand, etc. We got to learn about the site, and had an opportunity to learn about the five different animals they keep, see the feed for each of them and helped feed the chickens. Was a great experience for all of us. Thank you!

This park is a very nice neighborhood park. It is relatively small and has a few parking spots…read morealong the circle. The park is buried deep behind a neighborhood. The park has a picnic shelter with picnic tables under it and a grill just outside of it. It has two picnic tables. One of the tables is rectangular and the other is a square table with a checkerboard on it. There is also a couple of picnic tables and a grill in a grassy area in the center of the park's circle. You will also find a nice full basketball court at the park and a nice paved trail passes through it. It is a really nice trail and very peaceful. The highlight of the park though, is its playground. The playground has a rubber mud free floor, which is in great shape. There are benches around the playground's perimeter where parents can sit and watch their little ones. The playground's equipment includes a small jungle gym with slides, a large net climbing structure with a slide. There is also a bank of swings with a toddler swing, An ADA compliant swing, and some traditional swings. This is a very nice park. I didn't know if I would make a special trip to visit, but it is still very nice. I ended up here because I had picked up some food from a carryout joint and needed a place to eat it. The park's picnic shelter was the perfect spot. So, if you are in the area, and looking for a park to visit. I recommend checking this place out.

Parks can make or break an outing with kids. I brought my nieces (7 and 4) and nephew (one) to this…read morepark since it looked like it had a good review. There is lots of space to park, very clean, and beautiful to look at. My nieces loved the blue color. There's a jungle gym, slides, swings for big kids and toddlers. The size is on the smaller side so it might get boring after an hour. My rec is 30-60 minutes stay. Also it's in a neighborhood which is a bit inconvenient when driving through. Stop by if you're already in the area but I wouldn't make a special trip again.

Nice little neighborhood park to take your kids to. Hidden in the end area of a street.read more

My daughter enjoyed this playground. Great for toddlers. Only complaint is that I wish it had more…read moreparking spots. We'll be back again.

Oronoco Bay Park is a vast park area with wide stair steps at the entrance of the park. The park is…read moreideal for the festivals held there. We encountered several sprinklers there when walking through this park. We saw a lot of ducks and birds at this park. In the middle of the park is a circular area with a paved circular pathway around it. The park was clean and well maintained like the other parks in Old Town. Oronoco Park was the largest and most open park we encountered in Old Town. It had one of the most quiet and calming ambience among all the parks as well. Trying to evade the sprinklers was a small distraction in our walk through this park. Avoid the pathway areas if you don't want to get watered down by the sprinklers there.

This section of waterfront is in the process of developing. I'm glad that land is available for…read morepedestrian use, but this is still very much a work in process. After bypassing a fenced in yard that separates this park from Downtown Alexandria, I was greeted by a nice little path but a bunch of collapsing boardwalk structures with signs to stay away. Hopefully in its final form the park will have more to offer, but at this point it's just an area to walk through.

It's one of those hidden gems!…read more Great place to walk / hang out Great place to walk around, play basketball, chalk art the sidewalks, have a picnic. Located below the I-495 -Woodrow Wilson Bridge, the park is right at the southernmost point and great water views of Virginia and sites within Maryland like the National Harbor across the Potomac River. There is a walking trail along the river with informational signs and displays that describe the really cool, informative information markers of sights and the past history of the area along the trail. A 10-minute walk on the trail will bring you to other parks (Ford's Landing, Shipyard, and Roberdeaux) and eventually to Old Town Alexandria with its many shops and restaurants --situated along the water. Another added plus is that the park offers a place for fishing, playgrounds, basketball courts, and multi-use fields. I came here with some friends for the first time and had a relaxing time just being outdoors and enjoying this great space in nature. We grabbed a picnic table....while having lunch and taking in the weather. Between the space and multi-use areas, it is the perfect spot to for walks along the river, running, exercising or simply....raking time to put things on pause and enjoy the outdoors. ELITE TIP: It is a good place to park if you are planning to visit Old Town Alexandria and want an easy place to park.....without having to deal with the limited street parking, risk of parking meter tickets or the high price garage parking. and enjoy a walk along the river.

I really enjoyed my visit to Jones Point Park! It's such a peaceful and beautiful place to get…read moreaway, take a walk, and enjoy the scenery. I loved being by the water and taking in the views, and the historic lighthouse was a really nice touch. It was the kind of place where I could slow down, relax, and just enjoy being outside. I'd definitely come back again and would recommend it to anyone looking for a nice spot to spend some time outdoors.

I absolutely love Yards Park, especially during the summertime when I'm able to go on runs there…read more For example, today I only planned to run a mile, but because the scenery and atmosphere are so nice, I ended up running longer. It's such a pretty area to walk, run, or just hang out by the water. It's also home to some of my favorite spots, including Osteria Morini and Barry's, which makes the area even better. Overall, it's one of my favorite places in DC and such a perfect spot to spend time when the weather is nice.

The YARD is where it's at! We so loved our visit here & felt the area was super safe! We rode our…read morebikes around morning, noon, & night with no problems! Super walkable & family friendly area with something for the whole family.

This was a small park near the water, by some nice apartments, and a little beach area. A pleasant…read morearea, and as they say, not too much parking available. A beautiful view.

It's good for little ones. Getting a parking spot close by can be a challenge. To most Jones Point…read moreisn't too far, but for some apparently it is. I don't think walking 2/10ths of a mile is a hardship, but some parents over here have complained about it. My thoughts of "grow a pair" were kept silent, but as one would expect, yuppie type of folks don't want any kind of exertion. I used to take my son when little here and it worked. The park looks like it needs some work. Admittedly Covid and other things, have probably interfered with this. My hope is the sandbox and playground can be updated for families. It's fenced in adding more security, as little ones can be rather fast. The hill still offers a nice view of the Potomac River. Also it's close to the Wilkes Street Tunnel, which is enjoyed by all ages.

This park has it all! To start, it's situated in a less than ideal spot, between a road and a train…read moretrack. However, they made it more than an appeal. My kids loved watching trains go by, and it is fully fenced in, so you can relax and kids can get any kind of locomotive show. They also made a bike/running trail along side the park. There is plenty of seating and places for families to relax or do a picnic lunch. The playground itself is also amazing! There is a toddler and big kid side. Every type of play equipment you can imagine. I was especially impressed by the maze on the toddler side. I am also not a parent of a child with disabilities, but I recognized some equipment for disabilities. This park really has it all.

They did a pretty good job constructing this new park, however there are not too many trees. I…read morethink this park was constructed a few years ago when they developed the other buildings and apartments in the area. We came here today during Fathers Day, and it seemed like all of the fathers were seated in the park benches while the kids were playing in the fountain. There is also a large playset section wmthat has several slides, plastic ladders, and hoops for kids to play in. Down on the far end, I even noticed an old school swing set with actual chains holding the swings up. There are porta potties, and the entire park is also connected to a large walk and bike path. I believe this path connects to both Patomac Yards and Crystal City. We stayed for a good two hours, and everyone had a lot of fun, even the old folks.