After a period of construction, this area has been renovated. It contains some previously neglected…read moreburial sites. A swampy area, it has a boardwalk as well. The park is not large and the waterway here possesses no great aesthetic merit. However, the heritage here is important to ponder, and the setting is peaceful, so there is some value in a city like this to having this little interstitial space.

What a beautiful walk around this nice surprise I found today while I'm here in Alexandria. Loved…read moreseeing people out and about especially with their little furry friends. The surrounding cemetery gives you pause of thought for your blessings. The sculptures, as well.

Fort Ward is a must-see; whether you're a history buff visiting the area or a long-time local -…read morethere is much to see and learn here. It doesn't cost a thing to visit the museum, which is staffed by city of Alexandria employees. There are brochures and fact sheets upon entering the museum and the staff will be happy to answer questions. They have events throughout the year and there's a donation box for those that want to support their ongoing efforts. The park itself is a nice retreat from the city. There are a few areas that are off-limits in terms of picnics and events - and most people seem to respect that. It's pet and kid friendly as well.

Fort Ward Park is a former Union Civil War defense in Alexandria that protected Washington, D.C…read more from 1861-1865. Now it's a public park and museum. Here's why it's worth a visit: 1) History: There's a small museum (currently closed due to COVID-19 as of July 27, 2020) and a trail that leads through a white gate to earthworks that are mostly still intact. Signs along the way explain the history behind the defense. 2) Space: It's now a large park with a free parking lot and paved trails for strollers, joggers and dog walkers. 3) Amenities: There's an amphitheater for performances and a playground in the park that my toddler loved. The park is wooded well so expect more shade than other public parks in the area.

I had a wonderful experience at the Carter G. Woodson home! Although there isn't much in the home,…read morethe tour guide was incredibly kind and informative. I learned so much and had a great conversation with the tour guide - we even stood around for awhile after the tour talking. I left feeling energized by the thought-provoking conversations and history lesson I had. The home is in a nice, cute neighborhood. There is a small bookstore inside, as well as a waiting area with chairs and restrooms. You must be on a tour to view the home, so check the website before you go because they have limited hours.

Carter G. Woodson is a deceased person; not a place on Yelp. When I added this place to Yelp, I…read morestated that this was the CARTER G. WOODSON MEMORIAL & PARK, as to not confuse it with the high school, historic preservation site (home), recreation center and other places named after the legend. Yelp, please change this! I've been trying to get here for a while now. I finally got here! This park is built near his home (1538 9th Street, NW) and the historic Phyllis Wheatley YWCA (901 Rhode Island Ave, NW) in the Shaw neighborhood. It's a small, triangular park that is bordered by 9th Street, Q Street and Rhode Island Avenue. There are at least 3 park benches on this site and a bit of shade and reprieve from the busy streets bordering the park. On the well traveled streets of Rhode Island or 9th, it's easy to miss in passing or alternatively, a great reminder of the significance of the area. I love that it's a part of his neighborhood as opposed to being tucked away amongst other memorials or monuments that are mainly accessible by foot and usually crowded by tourists. I want tourists to see this too, but its location here is a great tribute and a perfect was to honor the preservation of the neighborhood. DC is changing so much, that I hardly know where my childhood is anymore. To see this was heartwarming and actually brought a tear to my eye. Such grand American history, right here in my home town. It's on display for everyone to enjoy and recognize in the neighborhood and not tucked away in an exhibit of a museum.

We had such a fantastic historical tour of the property when we visited for one of Fall Church's…read moreice cream socials at Cherry Hill Park. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable of the history of this landmark, and thoroughly answered questions we had.

We had so much fun here at Cherry Hill Park! We stopped in on a Saturday morning just before 9am,…read moredrawn in by the farmer's market going on in the parking lots next door. And then we just kept walking into this incredible park. As we walked through the gardens, there was an explosion of baby rabbits hopping about everywhere. My kids loved it, and I admired the beautiful gardens. I don't know if this is a wedding or events venue, but it should be because it's beautiful. The house and barns look like they belong here, as though someone might be living in them, except there's no driveway, there are public benches, and a few commemorative signs nearby. But at first I questioned whether we were in a public space or someone's yard. On the negative side, there were homeless looking guys sleeping on several of the benches. They woke up and disappeared not long after we arrived. The park is great. There are logs the kids can play on, in what appears to be a colonial reenactment area. My kiddos liked walking along the logs and jumping from one to another. There's two distinct play areas but both are great for toddlers and little tikes so I wasn't able to distinguish them very easily. The swings were a hot item when we were there, but there just aren't very many of them for a Saturday morning toddler rush hour. There is also a tiny house structure but it is slightly too large to be fun and too small to be interesting, no kids played in it except to inspect it. The sand volleyball court was also popular, as our kids joined others in excavating the volleyball service area. Luckily they didn't get very far by the time volleyball players arrived, though it wasn't for lack of effort. The park also has tennis courts and a basketball court, and there's a really nice nature trail along the edge of the park nearest the houses that back up to it. We walked through these flowers and gardens to find butterflies, bees and more rabbits. Also a nice feature, although there weren't very many picnic tables, there was one barbecue pit for people to build a coal fire. There was a very small pavilion area as well. I liked this park for the "nature in the city" feel. We were only a block away from fancy pants coffee shops, but it felt secluded and beautiful as light filtered through the enormous trees adorning the property. Other park visitors kept telling us about live music and imploring we check the schedule, but we aren't interested in that. This park is great with or without those concerts for me, and would be a really awesome spot to stop by anytime. I do not know if they have restrooms around, but with the restaurants and coffeeshops nearby, you should be okay. I think we spent about 5 hours here on our first visit and we didn't even really play in most of the park, so it's good for a long or short visit.

The Native American Veterans Memorial is located right next to the museum. Very accessible by…read moremetro. 10/10 would recommend spending some time here and at the museum.

National Native American Veterans Memorial - This memorial has very strong symbolism while also…read morefeeling modern and peaceful. The architecture is well thought out; the circular design and the water create a harmonious space for reflection. I appreciate that it is a place of respect, designed not to be pompous but dignified and quiet. You can truly feel the recognition of Indigenous peoples and their contributions to the country.

Grant Circle Park is another circular park around here. It's kind of in a boring area, so this…read moreisn't a real popular site. This doesn't get that many tourists. It's rare when it does. There's a Metro station in the area but it's still a ways from here. If you know anything about Grant, you probably know that he was president and a general. In case you didn't already know, there's a statue of him on the west side of the Capitol Building that's much more popular. Traffic circles in DC were named after war heroes, so it was fitting that he got this honor as well. It's basically just a small park. The area is pretty quiet and mostly safe. There's not much going on around this. It's not a very bad area. There's just not that much else here, so make it a stop along the way.

Excellent spot to hit the j and just enjoy the moment…read more I wish they didn't cut the hedges down and it'd be nice if there was like a bathroom or something, but it's way nicer than Sherman Circle.

Columbus Circle Park is small but very pleasant and well located. It feels well maintained and ,…read moreideal for a short break during a city walk. I appreciate the benches, greenery, and the feeling that the park is used more by locals than just tourists. It has a nice, neighborhood-like atmosphere and nicely complements the surrounding architecture. It was under renovation at the time of our visit.

A beautiful park right by Union Station. The roads in this area are always busy, so it's something…read morethat you usually admire from afar but it definitely adds to the grandness of the station

Meander along the historic canal…read more Pleasantly designed brick path along the canal. Sure, the canal can use some love, but it's an old fella and doing its best even after so many years. It is best to just take a walk rather than go on a tour.

The ride is certainly relaxing. You ride on the canal for an hour, but the narration is only about…read morehalf the time. They narrate based on the history, but it would have been great to inter space the downtime with info about Georgetown or something. If you have never done it, worth doing once.