Fantasy playground was A-ok…read more Positives: -parking lot - (very) small sand box -4!!! Baby swings -imaginative play areas Negatives: -very little shade -rocks are the main surface-tennis shoes recommended -spaces are small so you will probably smack your head trying to play with your kids -equipment is a bit run down, could definitely use a facelift -no bathrooms Located in a residential area, so reasonably crowded. Would not drive out of the way to visit in the future.

A very fun play ground wouldn't recommend it to older kids has tight spaces and can be very hot and…read morecrowded I would suggest taking your kids here that are below 6

Started 2026 off with a 1st Day Hike, decided to go to Mason Neck. Free entrance (1st Day),…read morefriendly Ranger at check-in and he provided info, 1st Day Sticker. Very nice Visitor Center, staffed with more friendly & helpful Rangers/Staff. Informative displays, gift shop and clean restrooms. Plenty of trails with a nice view of the water, a boardwalk, and the woods. They were hosting a Winter-Fest which was nice, and full of great information, events especially for kids.

This was a beautiful park with peaceful water views and easy walking trails. We went in August and…read moreeverything was so green. We saw spots to kayak, so hoping to bring our stand up paddle board next time.

This is a small park in Occoquan, VA. Have been here many times. The view of the river here is…read moreexceptional. It's best to park on the side streets, and walk on to the property. This park is convenient to all in town. The gazebo is relaxing. Here you can literally chill. Quite often I'll bring a cooler with sandwiches, and almost meditate here, as the waves of the river are a great environment. It's not too busy also. That alone is another reason to like it. Parks are a great way to spend time, and although this one doesn't have a lot going on, I do sometimes like to just "veg " out and kick back.

[Coronavirus review] This is a small area with a gazebo…read morewhich leads to a boardwalk about a block long. What's notable about it is that it's open, and with all the local restaurants still in takeout mode as of this writing, you can social distance and eat at a bench or picnic table with a view. The space was also nice enough that some local graduates of something were taking their post-commencement pictures there. And of course, even when business returns to normal, getting takeout and eating it on the river is still a perfectly reasonable thing to do. Perhaps one side effect of the virus will be to make us appreciate our outdoor spaces a little more. This one is just a short little boardwalk in front of a residential area, but it's good that it's there.

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.

Went to see the PEEP show in Occoquan. It was awesome! Enjoyed ourselves. A++++++ Voted for the…read morehockey team and peeps-fil-a to win. Great Easter experience

Lots of quaint shops riverside. Great food options, including an amazingly authentic Thai place…read morethat we loved!

What a tranquil place. I really needed to get out of the house, was feeling in a bit of a funk,…read morefound this place close by and decided let's get in a walk. So this place is great for walking and biking and being outdoors - however if you're disabled or handicap this probably wouldn't be ideal for you. As far as difficulty is concerned I'd put it on about a 1 or 2 out of 5, there's some mild inclines and rough terrain but nothing most people can't handle. I don't get to walk the whole refuge but I walked on the outside perimeter and it puts you right next to the water which is great. Also there's some benches along the way so if you need to just sit and be quiet there's spaces for that

Visitor center rdor stamps are open Thursday -Saturday 10am-4pm. Located near the city but tucked…read moreaway makes you feel secluded. Great walking trailer. I was not impressed with the auto tour today but I am sure it's the time of the season. The visitor center had an excellent educational area for large groups. Was able to get three stamps here today so I am a happy gal. The diverse upland and wetland habitats of Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge support a wide variety of resident and migratory wildlife, including over 200 species of birds, 79 species of butterflies, and 77 species of Dragonflies and Damselflies. A must visit.

Amazing experience. 5/5 Stars. $10 parking…read more I had a great time at Leesylvania State Park. They have paved roads in plenty of parking spaces. I experienced some of the most majestic birds. I seen my first great blue heron. Osprey and Turkey Vultures are also here and can be seen throughout the park. The trails were well-maintained and easy to navigate, offering beautiful views of the Potomac River. The fishing pier was a peaceful spot to relax and take in the scenery. I highly recommend this park for birdwatchers, nature lovers, and anyone looking to escape into a serene, well-kept natural space. I will definitely be coming back!

Costs to get into this one, but worth it for the picnic area options, playground, and somewhat of a…read more"beach" area in a way.

Great place for a stroll or to view some nature! Busy at times. Restrooms are portables, not sure…read moreif they keep these here all year long. Fo the nature lovers; we'll be posting more photographs on our instagram: 3spade7star_photography

Our second year attending the annual lights display…read more Had a wonderful time walking through with my sister and my nephews. Appreciate the shuttle offered from the school which we were able park. Cool interactive lighting display and a fun way to get some steps in. This year there were 4 food truck options on site, loved the options. Looking forward to keeping the tradition going next year! Happy Yelping.