This is a smaller neighborhood type park with a pretty good trail and more of a legit woods feel in…read moreplaces than a lot of suburban trails while also being right in people's backyards in other places. It's only a few miles long and there wasn't any parking to speak of on Etsel Road so I just parked on the street in the neighborhood and didn't get towed or anything so I guess it's fine. You can also take the trail into Fairfax City and get something to eat or whatever. They also have a coyote warning sign but I didn't see any, not sure if I should be disappointed and grateful! This is a worth checking out if you're in the area and have an hour or so to spend going for a walk.

It's a nice place if in the area. Admittedly still saddened, that Army Navy Golf Course developed…read morethe land it bought, taking away some of the woods that used to exist here. Yes it was their property, but the bike hills and rope swing were so much fun. This is still a good neighborhood park. It connects Old Lee Hills with Fairview, and the paths are well maintained. You'll enjoy hiking your dog here, or biking through it. There is a lot of wildlife in here. It's a nice spot to see deer, or other animals who do coexist with us. There's a stream with small fish too. Hoping the city will always maintain this so well, along with volunteers who lovingly handle invasive plants. There are some benches too. I recommend sitting here and relaxing sometimes. It's healthy and a good place for it.

Paved hike. Hidden within busy DMV Lots of shade and…read moredifferent route options. This trail is paved so you can do a stroller run. There were no other hikers so very quiet

A pleasant area to bike through. Okay better to hike. This small park is a clearing, that does…read moreprovide a spot to relax. You can bring food in a cooler here, and look at some decent foliage. Fall is the best time. Virginia summers are no joke. The CCT goes in the middle. This is how I usually arrive here. You'll definitely enjoy this trail and park. There is some deer and other wildlife to be seen. Most people are kind here, and it's refreshing to see little to no littering. That alone is a happy thing.

This is a small park. Used to fish this pond as a child. This was where a kind homeowner let…read moreeveryone fish. It's interesting bringing my son back, as the city now has this as an official park. Am not sure if the house was torn down or how that process happened. Yet it's got plenty of wildlife to see. So far no fish have been caught by my son, although it's fun seeing him get casts in. This is a pleasant place for a hike. Have seen other folks put up pictures, and hope to spend time with northern water snakes and black rats. There is considerable algae on the water. I'll leave that up to biologists and others to explain. As for the trail it is small. The walkable bridges are a nice touch. I wouldn't go out of my way to go here, but for residents and close by visitors it's quite peaceful. Also there are nice tables and benches as well.

Chaperoned my Kids to the park as an incentive, nick was pretty cool handling the group. Although…read morethe weather was cloudy over cast and wet, the venue was worth the trip.

My son and I were visiting Baltimore and we came here for the day. We had a blast! Kai was great…read moreand super patient with us. I'd recommend it for any adventure seekers.

Fun experience for floating down the river! Great service, chill vibes, great staff... I'd go back!read more

Tubing Review: We had an amazing time. Was is exhausting,…read moreyes. Worth it, yes! Owen was great. He was a great driving the stick shift bus back to the outfitters. It was nice being dropped off and picked up. We did have issues with our card online, but when I called in to book, Nancy was helpful. She got us all situated and sent an email to confirm. We filled out waivers online which was a breeze. We watched a quick safety video, picked up our lifevest and were on our way. The water was the perfect temp, and it was clear. Tips: bring snacks and water. You are out there 4-5 or longer hours. Especially if the water is low, which ours was. We used a waterproof bag and had no issues. We used a tube with a cup holder which was nice. I wore my life vest out of precaution even though I can swim, plus it made it comfortable for my to use it as a neck rest. I've noticed people mention in previous reviews that the bus was dirty ect. Um, you're in the woods. If you get picked up after many other groups the bus will be dirty as everyone is wet coming out of the water no matter what activity you choose. I would not own a brand spanking new vehicle for this type of environment and job. Used is best and saves money I'm sure. Wear a hat and sunglasses, put in that sunscreen. Bring a waterproof phone case/bag. You will have no service out there so put it on airplane mode and use it as a camera.

I had a private lesson with Cheddar last week & it was fantastic! He was easy going, helped me with…read morecomfort in the boat and building my skillset. I know that sometimes I learn a little differently than the average person and Cheddar listened to what I had to say and was able to tailor the experience to something that worked best for me and my brain. I came away from the lesson feeling more confident and excited about a future that includes some whitewater kayaking. I'm excited to keep learning with Potomac Paddlesports and next time I want to arrange a private lesson I will definitely request Cheddar as my instructor. I would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone.

Took some whitewater kayaking classes a few years ago, really enjoyed it…read more Ashley was one of my teachers - not sure if she's still there but she was my favorite.

I just finished the Cheat Lite program and could not recommend this program more to new…read moreintermediate boaters. I feel like a confident class 3 boater after this course. We had water levels all over the place this spring and they did such a great job of picking rivers with good water levels and making every trip and practice as fun and safe as possible. The program is extremely popular so make sure you sign up the first day it is offered.

Calleva's River School offers a well-paced series of whitewater kayaking courses to help get your…read morefeet (and everything else!) wet in this exciting sport. The friendly instructors are very knowledgeable and coach to your level of development. This is a great school to build skills and gain an introduction to the community having fun on the Potomac.

This urban park had a variety of different sports fields, courts, what looked like a victory…read moregarden, and a house with no apparent purpose. What it did not have, strangely, was much in the way of trails or pedestrian paths. Groups of joggers were on the road with cars, which kind of seems like it defeats the whole point of having a park in the first place. I came seeking a place to sit and found a surprising paucity of benches and tables as well. For some uses, it's probably a very nice facility, but I found the omissions puzzling.

Good park that has a pavilion or tree covered area to bring a group to relax and enjoy outside…read moreeating. Volleyball sand pit and sports field next to the area, clean restrooms that are heated. Tons of parking.

The Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) is a 100% volunteer supported organization that formed in…read more1927 for the purpose of building and maintaining the Appalachian Trail (AT). PATC was the 1st club of the now 30+ clubs who preserve the AT & its side-trails from Maine to Georgia. While they run hike groups, the primary purpose of the organization is to get people involved in trail management including keeping the footpath clear of natural overgrowth and blowdowns; building and relocating sections of the footpath, building and repairing shelters and other structures, caring for overnight sites as well as educating Trail users. PATC covers 1000 total miles of trails in Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia & Virginia, including 240 miles of the AT. This is the headquarters location, but their are chapters all over the region. The HQ has a small store, but you can also order online via the website. In additional to the website you can find information on events via https://www.meetup.com/PATCVolunteerEvents/

I don't recommend anyone to book a cabin reservation through PATC. I had a terrible experience this…read morepasted Labor Day weekend. I booked a reservation for friday and saturday stay, unfortunately I wasn't able to get to the cabin. My partner and I drove a F150 4x4. We came across several issues on the road to name a few, we entered a dirt road and shortly after we encountered a fallen tree obscuring the road we barely passed through scrapping the top of the truck. Secondly, we arrived at the gate and were unable to drive up the hill due to the lack of maintenance on the road. It had so many deep potholes and the left side of the road was so uneven even if we were to pass through, we could've potentially damaged the truck. Third, a car followed us up the hill and waited at the shared parking space watching us as we attempted to drive up the hill several times. We felt uneasy and unsafe to be completely honest. It was getting dark, and we left. I emailed them over the weekend and since i didn't get a response i called today. I spoke to Ben the cabin coordinator, he was very disrespectful, rude and unprofessional. He disregarded my email and said he would get to it eventually. I tried explaining all this over the phone, he didn't care to listen and refused to help me. I requested a refund since i didn't stay in the cabin due to the poor road conditions. I've never been spoken to with so much hostility specially when i paid a fee to become a member. I tried explaining what occurred and he didn't want to hear it and said, "if i want to go back and forth and argue he can through email" and "the membership isn't for me". Ben didn't try to solve the issue in any way. If you're looking to book a cabin save yourself the headache and book through Airbnb at least they are open 7 days a week and they provide good customer service. I hope the phone calls are recorded because management should look into Ben's demeanor.

A nice park close to Freddy's Hamburgers and Custard. Oh also next to Hooters. This is a good spot…read morefor families. There's a fun amount of playground equipment. Also a trail that's good for hiking year round. This can be quite busy, but when you have little ones, more chances for them to play. There are some comfortable benches to sit in. The soccer field is immaculate. More often than not it will be full, and glad to see local teams get opportunities. Parking is a cinch. You can put your car up by the restaurant side, or park in the Mosby Woods neighborhood. It's open year round.

Stafford Drive Park shares a parking lot with Hooters so this park is perfect for some double duty…read moreparenting. Just get an order of wings to go and let your kids go run buck wild! Jokes aside, I was really impressed with this neighborhood park. It's super toddler friendly so my two year old who is usually afraid of big playground equipment had a great time running up and down the ramps and slides. They have a little musical instrument zoo and a little red car that all the kids were lined up to jump in and out of. It was pure toddler bliss. My middle aged knees appreciated the squishy rubber gravel and there is a Freddy's next door if you want to get frozen custard afterwards.