Park Features: Hiking / Walking Trail(s)

Hiking / Walking trails are paths that allow you to walk for exercise but the surface may not be paved. They may not suitable for strollers or bike riders.

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.
Lacey Woods Park (22205)
1200 North George Mason Drive Arlington, VA 22205
This is a nice, shady park with a good variety of play options and bathrooms on site. Due to it's size and the lack of big kid swings, I'd say it's better suited for the younger crowd. 4/5 stars. Posted: 7/22/10
Tags: Basketball Courts, Bathroom Available On Site, Charcoal Grills, Gazebo / Covered Pavillion, Good for Ride-on Toys / Gliders, Hiking / Walking Trail(s), Open Green Space, Picnic Tables, Public Park, Street Parking, Water Fountain(s), Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Mulch Surface, Partially Fenced, Play House, Play Structure for Older Kids, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Sandlot, Slide(s), Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Very Shady, White Sand, Zip Slide, 22205, Arlington, Virginia, Free, Playground.
Mason District Park (Annandale, VA)
6621 Columbia Pike Annandale, VA 22003
Very nice, large park with a fun playground for older kids. Good shade, no fences, bathrooms on site (short walk from playground) 4/5 stars Posted: 11/09/12
Tags: Basketball Courts, 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, Playing Field, Plentiful Parking, Public Park, Tennis Courts, Water Fountain(s), Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Mulch Surface, Partial Shade, Play Structure for Older Kids, Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Swing(s) -- Regular, Tube Slide, Very Shady, Annandale, Free, Playground.
Oxon Hill Farm (Oxon Hill, MD)
6411 Oxon Hill Road Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745 301-839-1176
Wonderful working farm maintained by the National Park Service. Lots of opportunities to learn about and interact with farm animals. 5/5 stars Posted: 5/08/12
Tags: Bathroom Available On Site, Gazebo / Covered Pavillion, Hiking / Walking Trail(s), Open Green Space, Parking Lot, Picnic Tables, Plentiful Parking, Public Park, Water Fountain(s), Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Full Sun, Live Animals, Maryland, Oxon Hill, Free, Hiking Trail, Nature Center, Park.
Potomac Overlook Playground (22207)
2845 N. Marcey Road Arlington, VA 22207
Nice shady playground with bathroom on site. Adjacent to large park with trails and nature center 4/5 stars. Posted: 6/22/12
Tags: Basketball Courts, Bathroom Available On Site, Charcoal Grills, Gazebo / Covered Pavillion, Hiking / Walking Trail(s), Open Green Space, Parking Lot, Picnic Tables, Plentiful Parking, Public Park, Tennis Courts, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Mulch Surface, Play House, Play Structure for Older Kids, Slide(s), Very Shady, 22207, Arlington, Virginia, Free, Playground.
Rock Creek Park Nature Center (Washington, DC)
5200 Glover Rd. NW Washington, DC 20015
A nice nature center with a fun discovery room for younger kids. Visiting the stables next door was an added bonus to our outing. 4/5 stars. Posted: 3/02/12
Tags: Bathroom Available On Site, Hiking / Walking Trail(s), Parking Lot, Plentiful Parking, Public Park, Water Fountain(s), Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Very Shady, Washington D.C., Free, Optional Fees, Indoor Play Area, Nature Center.
Scotts Run Nature Preserve (McLean, VA)
7400 Georgetown Pike McLean, VA 22102
A great shady spot to take the kids hiking. Lots of trails, one suggested loop is 2.2 miles; can also do a simple down and back to see a waterfall (~1 mile round trip). Posted: 9/09/11
Tags: Hiking / Walking Trail(s), No Bathroom facility, Parking Lot, Public Park, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Natural Water Source (i.e. creek or lake), McLean, Virginia, Free, Hiking Trail, Park.
Tuckahoe Park (22213) — 2013 Redesign
2400 N. Sycamore St. Arlington, VA 22213
Really fun, modern, redesigned playground. Full sun, designed for older kids, no bathroom. 4/5 stars Posted: 11/11/13
Tags: Good for Bike Riders, Good for Ride-on Toys / Gliders, Hiking / Walking Trail(s), No Bathroom facility, Picnic Tables, Playing Field, Public Park, Street Parking, Water Fountain(s), Ages 5-12, Artificial Turf, Full Sun, Modern Equipment, Partially Fenced, Play Structure for Older Kids, Rope Pyramid, Slide(s), Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Swing(s) -- Dish, Swing(s) -- Regular, Swings, Teeter / See Saw, Tube Slide, 22213, Arlington, Virginia, Free, Playground.
Tyrol Hill Park (22204)
5101 7th Rd. S. Arlington, VA 22204
An okay older park, nothing special. Good for young riders. 2/5 stars. Posted: 8/12/11
Tags: Basketball Courts, Charcoal Grills, Gazebo / Covered Pavillion, Good for Ride-on Toys / Gliders, Hiking / Walking Trail(s), Picnic Tables, Port-a-Potty, Public Park, Street Parking, Volleyball Court, Water Fountain(s), Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Bouncy Bridge, Dirty Sand Surface, Fireman Pole, Merry-Go-Round, Monkey Bars, Mulch Surface, Partial Shade, Partially Fenced, Play Structure for Older Kids, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Sandlot, Slide(s), Swing(s) -- Regular, 22204, 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.