This was a small park near the water, by some nice apartments, and a little beach area. A pleasant area, and as they say, not too much parking available. A beautiful view. read more

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It's good for little ones. Getting a parking spot close by can be a challenge. To most Jones Point isn't too far, but for some apparently it is. I don't think walking 2/10ths of a mile is a hardship, but some parents over here have complained about it. My thoughts of "grow a pair" were kept silent, but as one would expect, yuppie type of folks don't want any kind of exertion. I used to take my son when little here and it worked. The park looks like it needs some work. Admittedly Covid and other things, have probably interfered with this. My hope is the sandbox and playground can be updated for families. It's fenced in adding more security, as little ones can be rather fast. The hill still offers a nice view of the Potomac River. Also it's close to the Wilkes Street Tunnel, which is enjoyed by all ages. read more

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Lovely park to walk and enjoy the views of the Potomac River. I'd visit again. Parking isn't easy, but street parking is a challenge.

This is a wonderful park near old town with a great view of the water. Plenty of open place to run around in the fields for kids and dogs. The two level playground is great for multiple ages and is connected by a climbing structure. It keeps you on your feet though if you have a little one constantly climbing between the two and the hill is a little steep. Thankfully the top portion has a sandpit that keeps my child occupied for the most time. FYI, no dogs allowed in the playground. Don't forget to check out the adjacent railway tunnel, always enjoyable for exploring. read more

This park is really nice. There is a playground, swings, a basketball court and volleyball court. There are places to sit if you want to relax. read more

Located on a hill overlooking the Potomac River is a large public park with a semi-shaded, two-level playground, open grass, benches, and a sand volleyball court. There aren't restrooms or a parking lot, but most walk to the park or park on the nearby streets. read more

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Love coming here with my wife and child. It has a lot of space and toys for kids. Tons of green spaces

Small but pleasant park. If your in the Alexandria area, this park is near the river walk, shopping and restaurants; great place to relax after a long day! read more

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The Windmill Hill park failed to deliver on the name-at least the windmill part-but the hill offers some nice views, and they've got a playground, sports fields, and a waterside path. There's also a weird pedestrian/bike tunnel under the hill for some reason that pops out a couple of blocks further away from the water. It's not a major destination, but it's a nice local stop. read more

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Took the kids to enjoy the park, park has basketball area, volleyball area and playground for the kids to enjoy. The park has 3 hours parallel parking free of charge to enjoy the park. read more

Windmill Hill Park is a lovely little park that serves as a gateway/connector between the waterfront areas and parks of Old Town Alexandria and Jones Point Park further south. Though it is a tiny park, it's a lovely place to visit. There are wildflowers dotting the path and a quaint little footbridge as well. Be careful, as the path can be slippery after it rains. Though there aren't too many places to sit here, it's a lovely little park to stroll through and I visit often. read more

This is such a great little playground right near old town Alexandria. It has a sand box, 2 play areas and a small "climbing wall". This park is also near the water which is beautiful and has. Large open field where you can play soccer or tag. Only downside is there are no restrooms near the park area. read more

This is my first choice when it comes to parks, you'll get to know many other pets, kids and their grown ups here and have lots of fun!! It's got a nice playground for toddlers and children between the ages of 5-12, a wide green area for your children to play and a basketball court, there's benches and tables for you to seat to have a snack or maybe a picnic! ... let's not forget about the awesome view from this place if you wanted to go by yourself to relax and read a book or just enjoy the environment! read more

Silly Google lists this a Marina Park, but according to the City of Alexandria and me, it's Windmill Hill Park. There is some cool history here: http://www.planning.org/cityparks/casestudies/windmillhill.htm There is a steady sand volleyball game on the weekends, along with random groups playing soccer, tumbling down the big hills, climbing the equipment, and playing bball. Across the street toward the Potomac is a small section where the dog folks hang out. The playground is pretty nice, with a smaller folks section at top with a nice, kitty-poo free sand area, two rope climbing hills, a separate slide area, and a decent playground at the bottom. You can't be the views either. read more

Windmill Hill Park - Bottom section of playground facing Potomac - Parks Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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A nice neighborhood dog park right on the water. If you have a dog who loves to swim, this is the park for you (although you'll probably have to give them a bath afterwards)! The park itself is pretty nice. The grass is always groomed, there are benches for owners to sit on, and doggy bags provided. The one issue I have is that it's not fenced in, so I often keep my dogs leashes on as they're playing so I can easily grab them if need be (they both love running away!). There is a stand-alone fenced in area, but I have yet to figure out how to actually get inside it, and it's small so no one really uses it. Overall a nice spot for dogs to get some exertion and rough and tumble with others! read more

Lovely playground for the kids and a nice off leash dog park for the fur baby. This playground has a great view of the Potomac from a hill so every time I take my kid here I feel like I'm on vacation. There's lots here to keep the little ones occupied. 2 swing sets, sandbox, big climbing structures, a see saw. read more

The park has an upper and lower level. You can enter the baby/toddler upper level from Lee Street, or the lower level from Union. It's beautiful and right across from the water, where you may find ducks and turtles enjoying the sun. The toddler area has a sand box, slide, see-saw, balance beam, and two baby swings. The lower level has a larger jungle gym with slides, bridge, swings. If your kid is like mine, be prepared to constantly walk up and down the steps between both levels =) There is a large field with a hill adjacent to the playgrounds and a few picnic tables. No bathrooms. Mulch and sand floor for the playgrounds. There's also a dog park across the street near the water. read more

Great park that is right on my neighborhood. It has everything! However, the basketball hoop is a double rim. As a little kid I rolled down that hill all the time! Now my little kids play there all the time. If they had half stars this for me would be a 4.5 out of 5 stars. read more