This urban park had a variety of different sports fields, courts, what looked like a victory…read moregarden, and a house with no apparent purpose. What it did not have, strangely, was much in the way of trails or pedestrian paths. Groups of joggers were on the road with cars, which kind of seems like it defeats the whole point of having a park in the first place. I came seeking a place to sit and found a surprising paucity of benches and tables as well. For some uses, it's probably a very nice facility, but I found the omissions puzzling.

Good park that has a pavilion or tree covered area to bring a group to relax and enjoy outside…read moreeating. Volleyball sand pit and sports field next to the area, clean restrooms that are heated. Tons of parking.

This is a decent neighborhood park. Should you drive out of your way for this? Nope. There's a nice…read moretrail. Good spot for the leaves changing color. One can catch a break here. It's never too busy either, which I do like for relaxing. Have played basketball here. The courts do need to be updated. Also what's up with the nets? There are some picnic tables, and charcoal grills from back in the day. Definitely heat these up well. I am grateful for this park, but it's nothing spectacular.

We adore this little gem! Rose Lane Park is a little neighborhood park that has a playground with…read more swings, basketball courts, and a little covered area for picnicking and grilling. It also has an entrance to one of many trails that all connect. This particular trail has a really cute bridge that you can cross over, or if you have a little ones, both the human or the furry kind, they often enjoy going down below the bridge on the rocks and playing near the creek. My son always LOVED to do this. The trail itself is very beautiful and the majority of it is canopied by trees in the woods. There are certain patches that have open areas and there are several adjoining paths that will meander into the one you're on. You will also cross over the streams a few times but there are either bridges or stepping stones for crossing. There is no shortage of wildlife on these trails either as we have seen everything from deer to foxes to herons and turkey vultures and even had a few snakes cross our path, lucky us, lol. At night this place comes alive with more foxes and deer and add to that mix raccoons, possums, skunks, and even coyotes. Yep you read that correctly! Rumor has it bobcats & fishers have been sited too & there's also been chatter about mountain lions & bears, "oh my!", but talk is cheap & rumors are rampant, lol. Come on out & get your nature on! It's soooo so awesome!

Decent park. Mostly for younger kiddos. There's a trail also but we didn't walk it. The rest of the…read moreplayground had kids so didn't get pictures of those areas. But it's two areas split. Very relaxed and tucked away.

This is a small pocket park that is located in between a couple of neighborhoods and dates back to…read more1994. There is a small area that you can park at if you are driving there, but I think most of its visitors are from the surrounding neighborhood. The park is buried in the woods. It has a lot of shade. They do not have picnic shelters but there are picnic tables with grills placed around the park. The park spans about 5 acres and is has a network of paved trails that feeds into the W&OD Trail and the surrounding neighborhoods. I was fortunate to see a bunch of deer during my visit. I was about 100 to 200 feet from them. It was a nice treat. You may also see a few squirrels here as well The park's playground has some decent equipment. The area is lined with wood chips and has an area with rubber matting. As every playground should, you will find some benches for parents to sit and take a load off while their littles play. There is a medium sized jungle gym with monkey bars, and slides. A small jungle gym with stairs and net climber, and slides. There are also rocking animals, a small play house, a spin pole, a bank of toddler swings, and a bank of traditional swings. I like this park for some reason, but I think that it is more of a neighborhood park than a destination park. I was the only one there during my visit and it was a nice weekend day. This is definitely an option if you are looking for a nice little park to duck off to and bring the littles to play for a bit. If you are lucky, you may see some wild life too.

Lyons Village Park is a great spot, especially in the summer heat. There's a nice shaded pavilion…read morewith picnic tables, perfect for taking a break from the sun. The playground is awesome and accommodating to a range of age groups. The park isn't entirely fenced in, but it's fenced for the most part, which gives some peace of mind. It's a bit smaller than Hayes Park, but we usually make a loop and swing by both when we're out. They pair well together!

What a great little park! I had an errand nearby and my little girl deserved some playtime. This…read morepark has plenty of swings for adults and for kids. There's a huge sand pit and three different play structures. Not to mention a basketball court! It also has a covered area with plenty of picnic tables. My daughter particularly love the swing and sandbox. There's lots of good climbing for older kiddos, too! I will mention that the parking is quite limited. I was lucky to find one of the probably only five street parking spots.

Couldn't sleep at my hotel, so I took an early morning walk. Nice little 'youth only' park even…read morethough there were military personal working out there on my way back. Playground and a small field. If you're in the area on a trip this would be a good place to get the kids energy out

This is a VERY small park located in Crystal City in a semi-industrial area. There is street…read moreparking available. The pictures I attached display the only playground equipment. There are a few slides, a little race car play thing, a little chipmunk to bounce on. The ground gets very wet and messy. There are no bathroom and even diaper changes are difficult. Either on the ground in grass or on a bench. There seems to be a soccer field further from the playground. We spent maybe 15 minutes here before we decided to take the 5 minute drive to Potomac Yard Park which is infinitely more exciting and fun. I don't see returning here, but I am glad we visited so we can check it off the "no need to visit again" list.

Quiet, shaded, and peaceful park to take a stroll with your dog. The community garden is delightful.read more

The walking trails around Nottoway Park are lovely for a stroll with your dog. It's not as crowded…read moreas other parks (which makes social distancing easier). If you drive past the yellow Hunter House and curve right to the last parking lot, you'll find the entrance to a giant soccer/lacrosse multi-purpose field. The wooded trails here are nice and will take you back toward the softball fields and Curry Field (artificial turf). Nottoway has restrooms near the picnic area (which has a playground that's nice for kids). On the other side, you'll see two more baseball fields and then a series of tennis courts in the distance. I have nice memories of this park when my two sons (15 years, 13 years) played on the baseball fields for Vienna Little League. I think a highlight of this park is that it is not overly crowded on Saturday afternoons.

Best neighborhood pool around! This is an amazing and unique swim and tennis club tucked away in…read morethe woods. It feels magical when you drive down Bryan Branch Rd. You can tell the management, lifeguard staff, and kitchen staff are dedicated professionals. The teenagers working at the snack bar are polite and hard-working. I just want to thank all of the Highlands workers for making our visits special. A+!

A nice swim and tennis club that is hidden in a wooded oasis. There are two pools, four tennis…read morecourts, two diving boards, large picnic area with grills, snack shop, locker rooms, and tetherball.

I remember coming to this park way back when I was a young lad. It's a pretty nice park, both for…read moreadults and kids. There are a bunch of playground sets (although they're the lame plastic kind, not the old school burn-your-hands-and-bum-in-the-summer-heat metal kind), two tennis courts that are in pretty great shape, a basketball court and a big field for sports, walking the dog, whatever. The grass in some parts is a little dilapidated, but it's probably for the same reason the Mall has dying grass; little kids running around on it all day will cause a lot of wear and tear. There's also a parking lot which is convenient, but it gets packed during "peak hours" (around noon and when schools get out it seems). No sketchy characters to be found at any hour!

Despite the signs, a great place to let your dog run off leash and used by many dog owners for this…read morepurpose. There's a big field below the parking lot that is rarely used by humans. It's also next to Battery Bailey for some good Civil War history.