I lovely place to visit is you are in this area. The grounds are extensive. You can drive around…read morethe perimeter and stop in designated parking areas, which makes it more manageable to explore all the different parts of the Arboretum in one visit. There is a lively garden near the main building, which was so peaceful to walk through. Wonderful groves of all different kinds of David trees and the bamboo forest should not be missed! It was magical to walk through the tall bamboo.

I was late to enjoying the ginkgo garden but it's still beautiful. The facility was clean and…read moreorganize.

This is a nice park that I enjoy going for walks at, and one lap casually walking on the main track…read moreusually takes me about 10 minutes to go all the way around. In the center of the park is a decent sized fishing pond where I have caught many bluegills, although the sign says it is stocked with trout (so you may catch some here and there). There is also a decent sized playground for kids, a public swimming pool (which you can check times and cost online), and I believe some type of paddle boats (you may have to check the hours and such for that) which is the only watercraft allowed on the pond. They appear to cut the grass on Fridays (so allergy sufferers beware). They have plenty of covered picnic areas, trash cans, and bathrooms.. although I don't believe I have seen any doggy stations (I saw one lady the other day who didn't bother to pick up her dogs poop, yuck). They are open from 8am til Dusk.

Beautiful on a 65 degree winter day in February. Had a picnic in a gazebo after a hike in the…read moremountains.

Very clean and scenic park right on the Winchester/Stephens City line. It's got a lot going for it…read morein the warmer months with the volleyball courts and soccer fields. There's also a lake that's around that you can fish at as well! It's also close to I-81 for easy convenience. Not to mention its namesake Sherando High School is practically right next door. I also see a lot of dogwalkers out as the open space is great for bringing them here. Please pick up the poop! Enjoy this bit of green space. Probably ranks 2nd nearby to Winchester's Jim Barnett Park near downtown.

This is the cutest little park. It's right in the middle of town. Very convenient for 15 minute…read morewalks on your lunch break. ( you're heart will thank you). You can access this park from Crow St, E. Main St. And Chalmers Ct along with the Barns of Rose Hill in Berryville. There's a handful of picnic tables and at least one grill post I saw. There's a playground for the kids (probably 9yo and under) and a pretty nice basketball court. They have a pretty good size Gazebo as well. I believe the town holds a lot of events here. Great place to throw a blanket and read a book.

Having been here back in late September, I stopped here on the way to Inwood, WV since I heard they…read morehave a trail at this park. And they do; covers about a 2 mile radius that surrounds a few soccer fields and playgrounds. Saw some people flying kites here. While there isn't much else in terms of those, it provides a nice peace of mind when you're here; isn't that why you're here in the first place?

Looks like a nice spot for a big picnic. The air smelled really nice here with the fragrant trees.read more

If you're looking for flashy photo opportunities, this probably isn't the battlefield for you. If…read moreyou're looking to understand one of the most decisive and brutal battles of the Civil War, it's outstanding. The Third Battle of Winchester (Opequon) was the largest battle ever fought in the Shenandoah Valley, with more than 54,000 soldiers engaged and over 8,600 casualties in a single day. Walking these fields, it's hard to imagine the chaos that unfolded here on September 19, 1864, as Union forces under Philip Sheridan broke Jubal Early's army and changed the course of the Valley Campaign. The battlefield is beautifully preserved with excellent interpretive markers that explain not only what happened, but why it mattered. The visitor center does an excellent job setting the stage, and the trails let you experience the terrain that shaped the fighting. Don't rush this stop--read the signs, watch the orientation film, and let the landscape tell its story. This isn't just another Civil War battlefield. It's the beginning of the end of Confederate control of the Shenandoah Valley, and you can feel the weight of history with every step. A must-visit for anyone who wants to truly understand the 1864 Valley Campaign.

This was exactly what I was looking for:…read more Low key historical location Close proximity to where I'm staying Mostly flat pebble lined trail (bugs love me!) 3-5 miles long, depending on which trail you pick Signage posts along the trail to explain events that took place

My wife had been trying to arrange a fly fishing trip for us over the last month or so; she…read moresearched high and low and finally settled on Shenandoah Valley Fly Fishing. I say settled, but that definitely isn't the case with this local fly fishing operation. Galen, the owner/operator was extremely nice to work with and rearranged his schedule several times to accommodate for poor weather/fishing conditions to ensure we had a great time learning how to fly fish. Once we met him near the river, we learned how to cast a fly rod on dry land. He has a lot of patience and was very supportive, even when we were doing poorly. After an hour of practice we hit the water on his white water rafting rig. We stopped at several places along the river to fish, and he would critique and provide tips along the way so that we caught as many fish as possible. While on the river he provided all of the fly fishing gear, beverages and even catered to our dietary needs. We will definitely be back to fish with Shenandoah Valley Fly Fishing in the near future - it was a low stress and high excitement experience for us. If you are ever looking for lessons or a guided tour, I would use Galen over any of his competitors. If you choose to go with Shenandoah Valley Fly Fishing, make sure you mention that one movie that takes place in Montana that has a lot of fly fishing in it, I think it's called "A River Runs Through It", or something like that. Galen looks a lot like Brad Pitt, if that helps. Great job, Galen, you have made customers for life!

My little brother (14) and I (26) went for a float trip with SVFF this past weekend and had a…read moreblast! Galen was great. He took some extra time to give us casting tips before we started our trip (my brother was new to fly fishing), and was an excellent instructor throughout the day. Our trip was such a success! Even when the weather went to hell, Galen had a plan and made sure we still had a great time. I would highly recommend SVFF to anyone looking for a float trip!

Pro: public restroom, playground, benches & panic table. Con: small area, construction, fence…read moreoff area, no walking trials. Let me start by saying that I would not consider this area a park. Just because you build a playground in an area surrounded by some townhouses doesn't make it a park. I wanted to take my dog to a big park for him to roam and play but upon arriving to this place I was met with disappointment. It small, has no walking trails, and half the area is fence off for construction? Also, upon walking I found trash on the ground a used lighter on the ground. There is a basketball court and public bathroom so that a plus. All in all, a pretty bad place to visit and still would not consider this place a park.