Park Features: Worth the Drive

Chessie’s BIG Backyard Playground / Lee District Park (Franconia, VA)
6601 Telegraph Road Franconia, Virginia 22310
A really fun, really sunny, accessible playground designed for kids 5-12. Future plans should include play areas for younger kids. Bathrooms on site, adjacent to the Special Harbor Sprayground 5/5 stars. Posted: 9/07/12
Tags: Bathroom Available On Site, Good for Ride-on Toys / Gliders, Hiking / Walking Trail(s), Open Green Space, Parking Lot, Picnic Tables, Plentiful Parking, Public Park, Volleyball Court, Water Fountain(s), Worth the Drive, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Full Sun, Modern Equipment, Monkey Bars, Play House, Play Structure for Older Kids, Soft Rubber Surface, Tube Slide, Franconia, Free, Playground.
Fantasy Playground (Woodbridge, VA)
12298 Cotton Mill Drive Woodbridge, VA 22192
Really fun wooden playground. Limited shade, no bathrooms or water, gravel surface (closed shoes recommended). 4/5 stars Posted: 8/30/13
Tags: Gazebo / Covered Pavillion, No Bathroom facility, Parking Lot, Picnic Tables, Public Park, Street Parking, Worth the Drive, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Bouncy Bridge, Fireman Pole, Full Sun, Monkey Bars, Partial Shade, Partially Fenced, Play House, Play Structure for Older Kids, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Sandlot, Slide(s), Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Swing(s) -- Regular, Swing(s) -- Tire, Virginia, Woodbridge, Free, Playground.
Flight Trampoline Park (Springfield, VA)
7200 Fullerton Road Springfield, Virginia 22150 (703) 663-2440 | FlightCrewVa@gmail.com
Really fun indoor trampoline park! Lots of ways to bounce, good for all ages, especially with dedicated little kid area. Expensive, but a fun treat. 5/5 stars. Posted: 3/09/14
Tags: Bathroom Available On Site, Picnic Tables, Plentiful Parking, Private Property, Water Fountain(s), Worth the Drive, Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Arcade, Fully Enclosed, Trampoline, Very Shady, Springfield, Virginia, Entrace Fee, Optional Fees, Indoor Play Area.
Fort Barnard Playground REDESIGNED (22204)
2101 S Pollard St Arlington, VA 22204
Newly renovated park in June 2014 with fun features and soft surfacing. Not much shade and no bathrooms, but a great park for all ages. Posted: 8/02/14
Tags: Basketball Courts, Gazebo / Covered Pavillion, Good for Ride-on Toys / Gliders, No Bathroom facility, Open Green Space, Picnic Tables, Playing Field, Plentiful Parking, Public Park, Street Parking, Water Fountain(s), Worth the Drive, Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Climbing Wall, Full Sun, Merry-Go-Round, Modern Equipment, Monkey Bars, Mulch Surface, Partial Shade, Play House, Play Structure for Older Kids, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Rocker Seat, Rope Pyramid, Slide(s), Soft Rubber Surface, Spinner(s), Swing(s) -- Accessible, Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Swing(s) -- Regular, Swing(s) -- Tire, Tube Slide, 22204, Arlington, Virginia, Free, Park, Playground.
Georgetown Waterfront Park (DC)
3100 K St NW, Washington, DC 20007
Wonderful greenspace in Georgetown with really fun fountains for the kids and opportunity to ride bikes or scooters. Metered street parking (or parking garages), no bathrooms, full sun. 4/5 stars. Posted: 8/24/13
Tags: Good for Bike Riders, Good for Ride-on Toys / Gliders, Hiking / Walking Trail(s), No Bathroom facility, Open Green Space, Pay Parking (Metered or Lot), Public Park, Street Parking, Worth the Drive, Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Full Sun, Natural Water Source (i.e. creek or lake), Sprayground, Washington D.C., Free, Optional Fees, Park.
Jones Point Park (Alexandria, VA)
125 Jones Point Dr Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Posted: 9/14/12
Tags: Basketball Courts, Bathroom in Building Near-by, Good for Bike Riders, Good for Ride-on Toys / Gliders, Hiking / Walking Trail(s), Open Green Space, Parking Lot, Picnic Tables, Plentiful Parking, Public Park, Water Fountain(s), Worth the Drive, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Boat Themed, Full Sun, Fully Enclosed, Modern Equipment, Natural Water Source (i.e. creek or lake), Play House, Play Structure for Older Kids, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Rocker Seat, Soft Rubber Surface, Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Swing(s) -- Regular, Tube Slide, Very Shady, Alexandria, Virginia, Free, Hiking Trail, Park, Playground.
Port Discovery Children’s Museum, Baltimore, MD
35 Market Place Baltimore, MD 21202
Wonderful interactive children museum for toddlers to tweens. Plan to pay for parking. If bringing multiple children, having multiple adults is recommended. Posted: 3/15/13
Tags: Bathroom Available On Site, Private Property, Water Fountain(s), Worth the Drive, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Fully Enclosed, Modern Equipment, Play House, Play Structure for Older Kids, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Tube Slide, Very Shady, Water Feature, Baltimore, Maryland, Entrace Fee, Indoor Play Area.
Virginia Highlands Sprayground (Arlington, 22202)
1600 S. Hayes St. Arlington, VA 22202
A really fun sprayground. Spray area is in full sun, some shady seating adjacent. Bathrooms and parking on site, along with a tot lot and more. 5/5 stars. Posted: 9/02/13
Tags: Bathroom in Building Near-by, Parking Lot, Picnic Tables, Public Park, Volleyball Court, Water Fountain(s), Worth the Drive, Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Full Sun, Partial Shade, Partially Fenced, Sprayground, 22202, Arlington, Virginia, Free, Playground.
Wheaton Regional Park / Adventure Playground (Wheaton, MD)
2000 Shorefield Rd. Wheaton, MD 20902-1820
Really big, fun park with unusual equipment, big slides and full sun. Great for older kids, shady tot lot for younger kids. Bathrooms, carousel and miniature train make this park a big winner. 5/5 stars Posted: 7/27/12
Tags: Bathroom in Building Near-by, Charcoal Grills, Gazebo / Covered Pavillion, Good for Bike Riders, Hiking / Walking Trail(s), Open Green Space, Parking Lot, Picnic Tables, Plentiful Parking, Public Park, Water Fountain(s), Worth the Drive, Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Bouncy Bridge, Carousel, Climbing Structure, Fireman Pole, Full Sun, Monkey Bars, Mulch Surface, Partial Shade, Play Structure for Older Kids, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Rocker Seat, Rope Pyramid, Sandlot, Spinner(s), Swing(s) -- Accessible, Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Swing(s) -- Regular, Train Ride, Tube Slide, White Sand, Wheaton, Free, Optional Fees, Park, Playground.
Yards Park Canal & Fountains (SE DC)
3rd St SE & Water St SE Washington, DC 20003
A really fun destination for water play. The water is free, but the parking will cost you. Currently (Summer 2012) no bathrooms (portapotties only) and no water fountains near the water. 4/5 stars. Posted: 8/28/12
Tags: Gazebo / Covered Pavillion, No Bathroom facility, Open Green Space, Parking Lot, Port-a-Potty, Public Park, Worth the Drive, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Full Sun, Pool, Sprayground, Washington D.C., Free, Optional Fees, Park, Pool.