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.

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.

Beautiful park in Alexandria with water views. We walked about a mile, just past the restaurants…read moreBarca and some on the water. Then circled back for about a little over 2 miles. It's best to go early. Plenty of benches and covered areas for comfort while in the sun. Great place to walk with your dog or go on a date. There were also other places you could park further down the walk if you don't want to start at the end near the bridge. Lovely walk that I would enjoy doing again.

I wandered over here because I had time to kill before heading to my Airbnb for the night. Even in…read moreearly March, it was beautiful and the area was coming out of the winter. It was a Wednesday afternoon in March 2026 after arriving into DCA airport and braving the Yellow line metro crowds and the frigid cool March DC weather, I made it here to decompress and see what Alexandria had to offer. Huntley Meadows Park seemed to have a lot of space, based on Google Maps. And so, I got off the public transportation and walked a block or so to the entrance of the park. Hardly anybody was here at the time they sent me and a couple of people that were just walking their dog. It was quite nappy, but I guess the dog and the people were used to these conditions. I guess they live in the area or something, so they're are used to it. I spent about an hour or so wandering around and enjoying one hour of my vacation time before it was time to pick up dinner and head to my Airbnb nearby. I found the wetland and decided to walk the paths to just enjoy the beauty of the park in the middle of Alexandria, Virginia. The wide open spaces was a comfort for me and wondering why not more people are here. My guess is they're rushing home after a tough day at the office or something. There are many benches and watch areas to see the wildlife thrive in the winter time. While it is serene in March, there is always beauty in nature wherever you can find it. And here in Huntley Meadow Park, you can find it here anytime of the year. Come as you are and the wildlife will love you. The overall experience here at the Huntley Meadow Park was fantastic and educational. It gave me a chance to decompress after a long day of travel and just enjoy the beauty of Alexandria at this nature preserve that also doubles as a beautiful park. There's a lot of trees here and it's very much maintained by the staff at the Fairfax County Parks Authority. I felt like walking in the woods a bit and not in a park for parts of the path. It was serene to be here especially during the winter. There's always something about the dead of winter that gives pause to everything. Here in Alexandria, I found such a place that lives inside Huntley Meadows Park. It was very enjoyable and definitely worth a visit if you can and are in the area to do so. Definitely peaceful and serene to relax even in cold winter conditions. I ended up walking slowly around the path that circles the park and seeing the wetlands and the wildlife that greeted me. I'm sure that they all were hibernating in one way or another and awaiting warmer spring weather. Coming here makes me happy even in the cold. I saw a few birds in the water, but not much else activity. Cold tends to slow nature down a bit. Best bet would be to come when you can to enjoy the outdoors and nature at its most pristine form. Definitely recommended if you are in the area and an alternative to visiting Washington DC. Best thing to do is to come during daylight hours to capture the essences of Huntley Meadow Park and where the wildlife living in the park is more active. It was one of the highlights of my day after a day long travel from Honolulu via Los Angeles. Huntley Meadow Park is the hidden gem of Alexandria, Virginia and Fairfax County. It's a large city community park that caters to anyone and everyone who wishes to visit. The entrance is Is located at 3701 Lockheed Blvd in Alexandria, Virginia. It's Fairfax County's best kept secret. Best of all is that there is no admission fees for individuals and families. However, groups of 12-60 people are charged $30 for entry. Good thing I was there by myself so I got to experience Huntley Meadow Park for free. As far as parking, there's parking areas for those of yall who drive. Best thing to do is to get there early to secure the prime parking spot you want. If you are like me, I got here from the Ronald Regan Washington international airport and took the Yellow Line metro and then a bus. After arriving, I walked towards the entrance to the park, which wasn't too far from that. There's always Uber and Lyft, if you don't prefer to take public transportation and don't drive yourself. Huntley Meadows Park is more than a park but like a nature preserve that is home to many species of wildlife. It's a sanctuary that makes nature come alive everyday. Do yourself a favor and come visit if you get a chance to. It's better than a Zoo. 5.0 stars for the overall experience Support local! A+

This park is a hidden gem tucked away in the center of busy Alexandria. It has a few trails and a…read morenice boardwalk that traverses the marshland and gives opportunities for birdwatching. The boardwalk is exposed so make sure to bring a hat, sun glasses, and some sunscreen. The nature trails are mostly covered under tree canopies, are short loops, dog friendly, but depending on the time of day, can be a bit crowded. Also note that there is another Huntley Meadow Park at the junction of S. Kings Hwy and Telegraph Rd. This park has wide hardball paved paths that ends at the edge of the lake.

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.

Great little park for toddlers and younger preschoolers! I even some crawling babies exploring and…read morehaving a lot of fun. It's enclosed, has a soft ground, and age appropriate playground equipment. It was clean and the other people at the playground were friendly and welcoming.

New park and playground on Commonwealth and East Del Ray Avenues…read more Geared towards two to five year olds, it's about half done with a cool rock and log theme. It features open lawn, ground up tire surface and rain gardens on the outside of the space.

Decent dog park. Have brought family pups here, and it's a decent spot. I go for the dogs, as like…read morethem more than people. Some kidding aside nice folks here. Have seen responsible people. That's not always the case. Here you can rest assured. There is lots of supervision. Is it the most exciting one? Nope. There's a good sized area for dogs to run. Am grateful for this, but would like more opportunities for four legged family members. If in the area stop in, as a tired dog is a good dog.

It's a fairly large green space with pedestrian bridges and picnic spaces. The area around it is…read moreresidential. It isn't as nice as going to the river, but as a community space it serves a need.

I love that this park exists as it is the only green space and playground in the area. My child…read morereally enjoys playing on the small playground. I do wish that the playground was larger and included swings and an area for toddlers to play, like other Alexandria parks, but I am thankful it exists in the neighborhood. The playground has plenty of shade which is nice. There is also a baseball diamond, a field with a hill perfect for sledding, a basketball court, a picnic shelter and the wooded creek Taylor run at the back.

Angel park is a decently sized neighborhood park with the rare feature of a small picnic shelter…read morewith a grill and a couple of tables (rare in Alexandria). The park also has a baseball diamond, a woods area with a creek running through it, a basketball court, and an enclosed playground which is not really appropriate for toddlers due to the elevated climbing features. Unfortunately, most of the children who use the playground are 3 and under. So while I appreciate the space, I am disappointed with the usability and safety. It would be nice to see this park get some updates but overall, it is relatively pretty well maintained.

I really like this little park. It's well maintained and in spring is gorgeous. He river is nice…read moreand there are lots of families, bikers and joggers that pass through here. It's a great spot to walk dogs as well!

This park has a decent playground with swings, a couple of slides, a jungle gym, and a climber. A…read moregood place to take the kids after school.