Stratford on the Potomac is welcomed before a far away transport to visit Mount Vernon outskirts, where tourism flock include demographic teaches, listens, outbursts, converses, questions, nearness colonial society, reenacting. Climate toward Stratford on the Potomac, not quite beaches, autumn and spring and winters, down past closed off outdoor pools and open convenience and mom and pop's. Snow time at Stratford on the Potomac, near strangers; victoring snow balls and planned to happen humor, I heard of people storing a snowball in the freezer, specifically to throw, well that is on a different Real Estate tract, much different over yonder, then, that at Stratford Landing. Stratford on the Potomac, summer time; mountain bike can make it to a few converted establishments, even Fort Hunt High School and the well known and rumored to have been haunted, Fort Hunt park housing Pavilion and recreation athletic fields, trails, and sited points, with readable content.
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When I was a kid growing up in Belle View for fun we would play in the streets and in the suburban yards. Summer days were spent walking to the Mount Vernon Rec Center, being indoors watching Rocket Power marathons on Nickelodeon, practicing ollying sewer caps on our skateboards or razor scooters, climbing trees, walking to Belle View Shopping Center to get some candy with money that was scraped out of couch cushions, or maybe playing James Bond 007 multiplayer on N64. Summer nights were spent playing kick the can until it was time to go home.
Eventually we would get bored with the activities listed above. This meant it was time to venture a couple blocks out of the neighborhood (with our parents permission) and visit Bucknell Manor Park. Bucknell Manor Park is nestled in between Bucknell and Belle View, just off Belle View Boulevard. This park is surrounded by homes (Cape Cods and Duplexes).
I remember me and my brother liked to go play pick up basketball there. Some days it was dead but other times there be good game of twenty one going on with a bunch of local kids. A lot of these kids I grew up with and ended up going to the school with at Belle View Elementary School, Carl Sandburg Middle School, and West Potomac High School.
I remember when I played little league baseball my dad or one of my friend's dad would drive us to the park to practice. One day I was in the outfield and my friend was working on his batting and he really cranked a good pop fly right towards me in the outfield. I had a bad habit of turning my hand palm up when I caught the ball (for some reason it felt natural). Well the ball was high up in the air and going fast towards and I turned my palm up and got underneath it. Smack! It hit me right in the chest.
I'm not happy to admit that I started crying and screaming "I can't breathe!" but that's the truth. I remember my friends dad along with everyone ran to me as I was on the ground balling. He said "If you can talk you can breathe" and that was that. I cried until I got my composure. However from that day on I had less interest in catching pop flies and more interest in kicking the dandelions in the outfield.
About the Author --- Aubrey Nesbitt is a native of Northern Virginia who attended Virginia Commonwealth University. He is a veteran of the US Army and helps his family business by providing informational articles like this one. In addition to photography and blogging, Aubrey provides administrative support for the office.
Old Town Alexandria has several parks next to the water. During the summer time pick up volleyball games happen often. Along Union St. there are parks that have a dog park, trails, a basketball court, a playground, and plenty of green grass . These parks are a great resource within walking distance of several neighborhoods.
Condominiums near the volleyball courts include Alexandria House and Port Royal and Old Town Commons. Old Town is a very walkable area. Grocery stores in the area include Safeway, Trader Joe's, and Whole Foods.The nearest metro to the parks is King Street metro station.
Old Town parks attract a variety of people
The volleyball courts are on Union St.
The volleyball courts are close to King St.
The volleyball courts are near the Torpedo Factory
The Ford Nature Center is located in West End Alexandria not far from the intersection of Beauregard St. and Sanger Ave. The Nature Center backs to Holmes Run behind William Ramsay Elementary School. The Nature Center is sited on Dora Kelley Nature Park, a 50-acre wildlife sanctuary with a one-mile long nature trail that meanders along streams, wooded hills, and freshwater marshland.
Staff naturalists at the Nature Center welcome visitors and "explorers" interested in Alexandria natural history. For groups of 8 or more, make reservations and a staff naturalist will take you on a guided tour of the Nature Park. you can see live animals up close and learn about the cultural and natural history of Dora Kelley Nature Park. For more information, or to make program reservations, please call the Nature Center at 703.746.5559.
The Nature Center houses the following attractions and exhibits:
Live turtles, snakes, toads and salamanders
Aquarium with native fish species from Holmes Run
Exhibit on Alexandria’s birds of prey
Mary Anne Warner’s beautiful 16’ x 7’ oil mural, “Wildlife of the Dora Kelley Nature Park”
Mounted black bear, red fox, turkey and bobcat
Interpretive exhibits on local geology, prehistory, and history
Small reference library with children's section
Games and activity stations for children
Greenhouse with tropical rainforest plants
The activity room of Ford Nature Center is available for use and rental by community groups and organizations.
Volunteering at the Nature Center
A variety of volunteer opportunities are available through the Jerome “Buddie” Ford Nature Center for ages 16 and above. Positions include front desk attendant, park conservation aide, and park watch assistant. Volunteer opportunities for individuals or groups in outdoor conservation and trail maintenance are also available from 9am-12pm on the following Saturdays: April 12, May 17, June 14, July 26, and August 23. For more information, please call the Nature Center at 703.746.5559.
West Grove Dog Park has two fields that are frequented by dogs and their owners. West Grove Dog Park is near the Parkway and Belle View Shopping Center. West Grove Dog Park even has benches to sit on while watching my dog play with other dogs at the dog park. Nearby pet stores on the Highway are Petco, PetSmart, and ProFeed in Belle View Shopping Center.
West Grove Park
dogs playing
Entering West Grove Park
Snow day at West Grove Park
West Grove Park
Puddles at West Grove Park
West Grove Park – Fenced in benches on the dog park
West Grove Park
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About the Author --- Aubrey Nesbitt is a native of Northern Virginia who attended Virginia Commonwealth University. He is a veteran of the US Army and helps his family business by providing informational articles like this one. In addition to photography and blogging, Aubrey provides administrative support for the office.
