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Park with a reservable picnic shelter plus tennis/basketball courts, hiking trails & open space.
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Reviews — 8
Playground next to tennis courts. Ample parking, public restrooms, and some benches. Not fenced in. Some of the equipment was a bit tricky but definitely exciting.
A great walking trail can spend hours finding different small paths that keep branching. My only gripe is the way Google maps suggests getting here if not familiar with the area. It wants to stop in the middle of traffic instead of the small parking spot.
Large playground, paths, and one shelter for cookouts that can be rented - had a lot of bees hanging around the shelter and trashcans
Great location, and a solid park overall.
I was hanging around in Falls Church today. This park caught my eye, and I said why not, let's check it out.
Word of warning. Narrow turn into the road that leads to the lot for the park. When using Google Maps it seems to direct you a bit further in the main road. Ignore that; make a left when your gut tells you it feels right to.
I came around 5 in the evening and the sun was to set soon. So I parked real fast in the semi-vacant lot, skimmed over the play area at front and made a beeline to the nature trail entrance toward the left side.
Suffice it to say, never a dull day. Not disappointed to say the least.
Walk was long and varied. My first time at this park so I just let my shoes do the walking. Went up the grassy knoll straight ahead, but further in to the side trail on left it gets too muddy. I didn't bring my hiking boots, so I said phooey to that, and surrendered that notion without further ado.
Long winding roads down a passing nature trail. I remember crossing a small bridge, and that led into a view of stepping platforms overlooking a river or trial. I hopped on those circular blocks and made it over to the other side with ease. Grand tour of the place and then led into a quaint residential neighborhood. Whilst it was nice, the day was winding down so I had to wave adieu.
Back again and a brisk re-hop of the circular land pieces, made sure not to trip or fall into water. Crossed the bridge back. Saw some folks on the way and they were just chilling and passing by. I walked into new and divergent paths that branched out and broke off to new frontiers. I would've loved to follow that trail of cheese down a ways, but alas had to head back.
I got lost briefly and that owes to my being green and newcomer and going down too many paths; it's like getting spun around and then asked to point the way. I had Google directions on, so I found my way to the lot eventually after all.
Not sure if I caught the sunset, but if not maybe next time. I was just rushed as I had to be somewhere before 6. So I couldn't even stay the hour.
But overall, great park and trails. Nothing earth shattering mind you, but a solid and worthwhile nature retreat if ever there was one. I'll definitely swing by at least once again, it seems a good spot as any to bring a dog or pet on the walk!
I was hanging around in Falls Church today. This park caught my eye, and I said why not, let's check it out.
Word of warning. Narrow turn into the road that leads to the lot for the park. When using Google Maps it seems to direct you a bit further in the main road. Ignore that; make a left when your gut tells you it feels right to.
I came around 5 in the evening and the sun was to set soon. So I parked real fast in the semi-vacant lot, skimmed over the play area at front and made a beeline to the nature trail entrance toward the left side.
Suffice it to say, never a dull day. Not disappointed to say the least.
Walk was long and varied. My first time at this park so I just let my shoes do the walking. Went up the grassy knoll straight ahead, but further in to the side trail on left it gets too muddy. I didn't bring my hiking boots, so I said phooey to that, and surrendered that notion without further ado.
Long winding roads down a passing nature trail. I remember crossing a small bridge, and that led into a view of stepping platforms overlooking a river or trial. I hopped on those circular blocks and made it over to the other side with ease. Grand tour of the place and then led into a quaint residential neighborhood. Whilst it was nice, the day was winding down so I had to wave adieu.
Back again and a brisk re-hop of the circular land pieces, made sure not to trip or fall into water. Crossed the bridge back. Saw some folks on the way and they were just chilling and passing by. I walked into new and divergent paths that branched out and broke off to new frontiers. I would've loved to follow that trail of cheese down a ways, but alas had to head back.
I got lost briefly and that owes to my being green and newcomer and going down too many paths; it's like getting spun around and then asked to point the way. I had Google directions on, so I found my way to the lot eventually after all.
Not sure if I caught the sunset, but if not maybe next time. I was just rushed as I had to be somewhere before 6. So I couldn't even stay the hour.
But overall, great park and trails. Nothing earth shattering mind you, but a solid and worthwhile nature retreat if ever there was one. I'll definitely swing by at least once again, it seems a good spot as any to bring a dog or pet on the walk!
We planned a PTO event here. The picnic tables were covered and had adequate shading. The bathrooms were right next to the picnic tables. It has a very basic playground however it was very convenient for the event adults were able to chat at the picnic shelter while the kids were within sight and sound supervision on the playground. We were also able to take our kids to use the restroom without having to walk much. We reserved the park but it was obvious that there was an event the night before and there were bags and bags of trash next to the trash cans that hadn't been cleaned out from the day before. Also clearly something spilled on the floor from the previous event and there were bees everywhere. 🐝 watch out if you have allergies !
Nice trails, big picnic area and tennis court
Fun park and playground. The playground equipment was replaced in fall 2020. There's also a picnic pavilion that was replaced in 2020. Playground is next to tennis courts and a short walk to the parking lot. There are also a lot of walking trails and a big field elsewhere in the park.
