Top Parks in Oakton, United States

2 fish 3 hours
enough said

So this is a wonderful hidden gem for nature lovers. It features a diverse assortment of habitats (mixed forest, meadows, marshy/swampy standing water) that attracts a ton of wildlife. A few important notes:

There are no maintained trails. You either bushwhack or stick to game trails. Wear long pants and bring insect repellent if bugs bother you. Do a tick check after. Stick to the side without the cattails by the lake. It's easier to traverse and features less mud.

There's another review that says parking is available near the intersection of Oakton Rd and Maples Mill Rd. I presume it's talking about the spot near the main paved entrance. I do not recommend parking here. The neighbors will tell you to not park there and it's sorta sketchy (it's on a hill near a sharp turn).

Instead, there are 3 parking spaces where Fox Mill Rd meets Maples Mill Rd. The marshy lake will be straight ahead. It's safer.

4.7 Stars

No paved trails

A good trek comes with ups and downs. Perfectly suited for a short 2 mile trek. The stream ends at the Loch haven reservoir. Has some good views as well.

S good place to walk my dog on a very hot day cause there's lots of shade from all the trees.

My husband fished here yesterday (June9) between 8 am and 10 am, catching 4 bass and a dozen bluegill. His only problem was access. It involved walking through waist high grass and weeds to reach the pond. A mowed pathway would be nice.

Love walking our dogs here, gives me a little bit of peace in the busy hubbub of an area....

So peaceful. Highly recommend.

Lots of dirt and trees and creeks. The ultimate getaway from the main road!

A fun park with lots of trails, you almost feel like you're in the middle of a forest in your own back yard. Great place for a family hike or a place to explore the wildlife

Pond totally covered by algae, like a carpet. Could not catch a single fish, or see any sign of fish, or turtles. No access trails of any kind, all tall grass and weeds everywhere. Needs major improvement.

My run wasn't too "difficult" don't let the name intimidate you!

My dog and I love hiking these trails. There are streams to wade in and logs to jump over and LOTS of interesting scents to check out. Sometimes there are even deer to bark at!

Expansive meadow with a shallow pond to one side, and a tributary of Difficult Run to the other. No trails, be prepared for tall grass and occasional soggy footing. Butterflies abound in season. Bear sighting in 2016 made local news. Lots of deer. There were beaver building dams in the stream in 2013 but have not been seen since. Parking available on Waples Mill Road near intersection with Fox Mill Road. This is an easy place to practice your flycasting with unobstructed access to the pond, which holds modest numbers of sunfish. Check for ticks when you leave!

We Go every spring summer! Great views and lots of wooded paths