Came here with a group for kayaking. Only they ran out of kayaks before noon. So some of us had to…read morerent standup paddle boards instead. There is a slightly more expensive pricing for folks not residing in Fairfax, Loudon, Alexandria, or Arlington counties. But they don't really verify...so as long as you put down an address within those counties on your waiver, then you are good to go. See my pics for the pricing as of Aug 2023. The Sat I came, they seemed very short staffed with only two people managing the rental payments and forms and then another 2 manning all the boats/boards. So we pretty much ended up having to launch and bring back our vessels ourselves. They have very limited 2 person kayaks and they require kids under 12 to be in a boat with another adult so be prepared. In addition to kayaks they have jon boats and stand up paddle boards. You can bring your own vessel but there are launch prices. The lake is quite large so 1 hour is still not enough to explore its entirety even if you were powering through. The boat rental process is this: 1) Each person needs to fill out a waiver (just one page), you need to keep the yellow paper on you and return it when you come back. 2) Payments can be done per person or by group and they accept Apple Pay 3) Go down to the dock, hand them your form 4) They will tell you which vessel you can pick and hand you life vests and paddle(s) 5) Go have fun 6) Return the vessel 7) Bring back the yellow form to the rental house Not sure why we need to keep a piece of paper on us while out on the water. I've rented boats in many other places and all they needed was the vessel back. I guess to prevent theft...but they log the number assigned to the vessel on the form prior to you renting so...But at least there isn't an entrance fee to this park and there isn't really much else to do besides activities around the water front. There is a trail that leads to Bull Run, but there isn't say a playground, picnic area, or sports fields. Parking is pretty limited but you can park along the side of the road.

One of my dogs favorite hiking spots. The bike trails are good too, although this park is nestled…read moreway out of suburban NOVA areas like FFX.

Cute park to take the kids to or a peaceful spot to walk the trail. It has two playgrounds (one for…read moresmaller children and one for bigger kids), swings, a baseball field, and a basketball court. There's also a gazebo area that's perfect for lunch and a few benches where parents can relax. The park is conveniently located right next to the Waterworks Splash Pad, where kids can swim during the summer before enjoying a picnic under the gazebos. One downside is that there's only a porta-potty on site, and it isn't very clean--so it's best to make a restroom stop before arriving.

The trails of this park have played a major role in keeping me sane during the days of the…read morecoronavirus. Aside from the occasional grocery shopping trip, I truly do not go out except to walk. The forest trails here are so pretty and most of the time there's no one else there. It's just me, the birds (listen for the woodpeckers!), the abundant squirrels, and an occasional deer. There are many different entrances to the trails, so you can look at the maps online and decide which one you'd like to take. (Look up Neabsco Greenway TrThe trees are marked with different colors/lines to help you know which trail you are on. However, I do recommend bringing a phone with GPS capabilities if you are going for a long walk, just in case you happen to lose your way, especially as the landscape changes with the seasons. Most of the path will be gravel or flat dirt, although some sections can get really muddy if there's been a good rain. They also recommend using tick spray, although I've never had any bites when sticking to the established trails. Be sure to be respectful to others by staying at least 6 feet away if you happen to cross paths. These trails provide a great place to get some fresh air and enjoy nature!

This place is a great place to fish. It's free to get into the park. Lots of parking and nice…read morepeople. It has bluegill, largemouth Bass, crappies, walleye fish that are in the water to catch. Good luck everyone.

Breath taking view. So peaceful and tranquil. You can borrow a boat or canoe. Would love to revisit.read more

There was a race in the park this morning and it was so fun!!! The race was hosted by Bishop Events…read moreand I've done a few of their races. I definitely recommend running through this park. The water front is beautiful.

Ideal place to enjoy the park, wildlife, bicycle, walk, and beautiful nature. It was our first…read moretime here, and we enjoyed bicycling the area for the first time. I liked how you had a two way lane to bike and walk. There was a lot of renovations on the Mt Vernon Trail going through the park and marsh area. It does get crowded there yet there was a lot of parking.

Sandy Run is a true delight…read more Yes I'm a New Yorker - but I review in the lower '48 if you get my drift! It's serene, peaceful and wooded. It's secluded: not much but a few dry dusty trails along the bendy Occoquan River and a hot, unshaded parking area. Across the river are streets named 'Mohican' and 'Aviary' and you could certainly place yourself in a James Fenimore Cooper novel here. If James Fenimore Cooper wrote in Virginia.. which he did NOT: he wrote only in NEW YORK. Although we were here on a day where there were no rowing races, it was well worth a visit for the meandering river, imagining the skull boats pressing around the corners, the wildlife, birds, the flair of the outdoors, calm and relaxing river bends and most of all the fresh air and nature. If you think you want to tailgate, bring some travel chairs as there's no place to sit.. Quiet oasis. Rebel review: 5

God help you if you go to watch a boat race. The lot at Sandy Run fills up at the crack of dawn, &…read morethen you have to drive miles away to a commuter lot & wait forever for a bus.... Add at least an extra hour to your planning.

This spot has great picnic areas, shade, good parking and a lot of trail options. A lot of birthday…read moreparties and photoshoots get done here but other than that lots of space!

This is a nice park that has many nice running trails, covered pavilions, and a disc golf course…read more It is part of the larger Laurel Hill Park. The trails are well maintained and are pretty long. There is an unpaved nature trail and a paved loop trail with nature views. There is also a huge green area between the pavilions where you can throw a frisbee around, fly a kite, toss a football and/or play a game of catch. It is well maintained, but is not totally level. This park seems very popular with people with 4-legged friends, joggers and hikers. The disc golf course has 18 holes, is in the woods and is in decent shape. Beware of critters such as ticks and mosquitoes if you plan on using the course. The park has adequate free parking available. The covered pavilions are nice and relatively new. They have lots of picnic tables under them and two grills per pavilion. They can accommodate for 120 to 168 people. The pavilions need to be reserved and are available for rent. I like this park, it is a peaceful, soothing no frills park with wonderful opportunities to immerse in nature. It is perfect to host events as it has lots of parking and can hold many people.

Nice little park tucked into neighborhoods and near a Giant-but it feels like you're worlds away…read moreonce you're on the lake trail. There are two separate playgrounds before the trail-one for 2-5, the other 5-12. The younger kids is on mulch while the older kids has softer padding. There are baby swings, no big swings here. Right next to the playgrounds are the basketball courts. There is a cul de sac to park in or you can park on the street. The lake is open to fishing, no swimming. Lots of dogs on the trail. The trail is stroller-friendly too.

It's nothing all that exciting. There are much better parks in the county. This one is surrounded…read moreby neighborhoods. Trails are limited, as is parking. Your best bet is on neighborhood streets. Even then this can be cumbersome. As for fishing a disappointment. On the south side I've caught small bluegill and sunfish. People claim there are bass, but I'm skeptical of this. It's possible but due to the small size of this lake, a limited amount along with any decent keepers. This isn't to say it's worthless. Occasionally during the fall I can get some good outdoor pictures. Bird species are limited.

January 13, 2026 - Beautiful views & hotspot for nature walks and wildlife photography. We came to…read morethis area the first time to see the holiday light show at the Neabsco Creek Boardwalk in December 2025. We came back the second time to explore the park and to take a longer walk on the boardwalk. Photography by @3spade7star_photography (Ophelia & Bobby)

First time here since all my gyms are closed for at least 2-weeks! Seen a lot of people here…read morewalking themselves like I was, walking dogs, or just having the family out to get them out the house because of all this hysteria that's going on right now! I love the views and they even have a lot of stations with equipment that you can utilize to still get in a good full body workout if you use them and a little imagination! Funny thing is kind of glad to switch things up and see what's in the neighborhood because I've been here over 5-years and never venture out to any of the parks in the area. Now that I'm basically made to do this to still get my exercise on its pretty cool. Really disappointed that they taped off the exercise stations as well as they closed the boardwalk! I just come here to walk/jog just to get out the house. Good size parking lot hopefully they don't try and close that up too soon...smdh