Playgrounds
Ashburn Dinosaur Park
(click stars to rate this activity)A county run, sixteen acre park with three separate playgrounds for different ages. Located in a wooded area so there is plenty of shade, one of the few playgrounds in the area that offers enough shade in the summer. There is a picnic pavilion which is a good place for a birthday party, and walking [...]
At Play Cafe
(click stars to rate this activity)At Play Cafe is a destination stop for preschoolers and their parents to hang out, play and eat. We know that as parents of preschoolers, you often have to drive from activity to activity, while fitting in a meal and some errands. So save yourself some driving and do it all at At Play Cafe. [...]
Bull Run Regional Park
(click stars to rate this activity)Bull Run’s spacious fields accommodate groups by the hundreds, even thousands, for picnics, camping or special events. Bull Run’s scenic woodland and trails offer miles of hiking and solitude. In springtime, acres of bluebells and other wildflowers bloom beside a picturesque, meandering stream. A large outdoor pool is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. [...]
Burke Lake Park
(click stars to rate this activity)A 218-acre lake with boating, rowboat rental, camping, open fields, fishing, miniature train, a carousel, outdoor volleyball courts, an 18-hole par 3 golf course, clubhouse with snack bar and driving range, disk golf, horse shoe pits, an ice cream parlor, picnic areas with grills, 3 playgrounds, trails, amphitheater, and a brand new miniature golf course.
Entrance [...]
Cherry Hill Park
(click stars to rate this activity)Right near the community center and library in Falls Church City, the park is very scenic, and the farmhouse next door has great kid’s activities on the weekends (many of them are free), where they let the kids husk corn, grind grain and play with the tools. The playground also has a toddler set that [...]
Clemyjontri Park
(click stars to rate this activity)To the casual observer, the playground at Clemyjontri Park looks like an ordinary playground, with swings, slides and play equipment fun to climb on, under and around. A closer look will reveal that some of those swings have high backs for children who need extra support. Instead of standard transfer platforms there are ramps to [...]
Dulles 28 Centre Playground
(click stars to rate this activity)Small outdoor playground in the middle of the retail area known as Dulles 28 Centre, anchored by Wegman’s and Target. Conveniently located in front of a Starbucks, Cold Stone Creamery, and Pot Belly Deli. There are tables outside so you can grab a drink, ice cream, or sandwich and watch your kids play. [...]
Fair Oaks Play Area
(click stars to rate this activity)The Looney Tunes-themed play area has padded carpeting and semi-soft climbing toys. There is ample space to run and play as well. One long comfortable booth lines the perimeter, a great place for parents to sit and watch their kids. The play area is located on the first floor immediately in front of JCPenney, [...]
Great Falls Grange Playground
(click stars to rate this activity)The eight-acre Grange Park, sporting a picnic shelter, playground, and softball and soccer fields. The playground at Great Falls Grange is newly renovated with rock climbing walls, tire swings, a merry-go-round, and a cave with dinosaur fossils. There is plenty of shade, benches, pavilions and picnic tables.
The Great Falls Grange Hall, built in 1929, [...]
Hayes Park
(click stars to rate this activity)Hayes Park in Arlington is 2.86 acres with an enclosed school and pre-school aged playground, lighted basketball and tennis courts, picnic shelter, picnic tables, and restroom with water fountains. A sand pit with construction digger is popular with the pre-school crowd. But the big draw is the summertime spray park.
Lyon Village Park
(click stars to rate this activity)The 1.5 acre park was completely redesigned with the help from Lyon Village Civic Association. A new water play area at the Lyon Village Park playground offers kids a fun way to beat the heat this summer. Five in-ground sprays gushing water into the air take running through the sprinkler to a new level. The [...]
Trailside Park
(click stars to rate this activity)Hidden off Claiborne Parkway near the W&OD trail, this playground is a true hidden gem. There are lighted fields but the real attraction is the large playground with two large climbing structures, one designed for ages 6-12 and another for smaller kids. The entire playground is surrounded by a fence with benches and [...]
