Oronoco Bay Park is a 4.5 acre Alexandria City park is located on the Potomac River at 701 North Lee Street. It has many entry points, the most obvious of which are at either the Madison or Pendleton Street entries or from the Wythe Street Plaza. The plaza entry is approximately in the center of the park, and there is also a sidewalk entry with trees and turf area between the Sheet Metal Workers of America building and the United Way building.
Oronoco Bay Park
The park was once known as "Texaco Bay" and before that it was owned by Standard Oil Company which was owned by John D. Rockefeller; however, the City acquired the property (and changed it to Oronoco Bay Park) in the early 1980's. Historically, the Alexandria area was inhabited by Indians when Captain John Smith sailed up the Potomac in the mid 17th Century.
The park hosts several festivals and events including the annual "Red Cross Waterfront Festival"---the largest Red Cross fund raiser in the United States. Private concerns may reserve and rent the park for their events as well.
walking path along the Potomac Oronoco Bay
This park is part of the linear park system along the Potomac. People can walk, jog or bike along the river path and enjoy the many sitting and picnic areas. There are wooden sun decks out into the river and a wooden boardwalk path that connects the path to the point where the bay and river meet near the Rowing Facility building.
Old Town Alexandria waterfront at Oronoco Bay
Upton Hill Regional Park, located at 6060 Wilson Boulevard in Arlington, Virginia near the Arlington and Fairfax County line at the intersection of Patrick Henry Drive and Wilson Boulevard. Upton Hill offers local residents and visitors alike a versatile, wooded recreational commons in the heart of one of the most densely populated areas of Northern Virginia. The park features an outdoor swimming pool complex that includes a lap pool, a full-sized recreational pool, a separate kiddie pool, multiple water slides, and a children's water house with a huge bucket that fills up with water and empties out onto everyone in its path! The park also features a deluxe miniature golf course as well as batting cages that include baseball and softball both.
Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority
Although the park facilities are presently closed for the winter season, the park itself remains open every day for hiking, picnicking, and playing on the playground. The batting cages and mini-golf facilities will open for the season in March. The water park and swimming pool complex will opens Memorial Day weekend.
Upton Hill Regional Park is a great venue with a wide range of activities that provide fun for the whole family! In 2007, the Park's facilities underwent a $2 million renovation as part of the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority's effort to attract local residents and visitors to an innovative, public facility representative of both the area and the local governments' commitment to its community.
For more information or to set up an appointment call Nesbitt Realty at (703)765-0300.
Fort Ward is in the West End of Alexandria
During the U.S. Civil War, Fort Ward was the fifth largest fort defending the Capitol and thus deterred Confederate forces who never attacked its earthen walls. The Union Army abandoned the Fort in December 1865, and shortly thereafter any salvageable materials were sold at auction. The land is now owned by the City of Alexandria. During the time of the war, the fort was a dusty (at times muddy) place, stripped of vegetation and armed with cannons. Today, it is a manicured oasis of greenery in the city of Alexandria.
On the grounds of old Fort Ward, Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site serves as a park, educational center and cultural remembrance for those who served here. The museum has exhibits on general Civil War topics as well as interpretive programs specific to Fort Ward and Alexandria during the Union occupation. Fort Ward can be entered at 4301 West Braddock in Alexandria, Virginia.
The Fort is located relatively close to Inova Alexandria Hospital and Episcopal High School. The surrounding area is a mixture of very high end housing, middle class housing and is located not far from Skyline and the condos near I-395. To search the surrounding area check out West End Alexandria.
Ben Brenman park is located at 4800 Brenman Park Dr Alexandria, VA 22304. This area is close to Duke St. Ben Brenman park is near several shopping areas. Ben Brenman has nearly 60 acres of land.
Ben Brenman park is near Cameron Station. Ben Brenman park is also close to Beatley library. Features include softball, baseball and soccer fields; a lake with gazebo and fountains; restrooms; a picnic pavilion with grills; bike trails; a fenced dog park, and a small amphitheater. Ben Brenman park hosts a variety of wildlife including beavers, turtles, frogs, water snakes, and birds.
Ben Brenman park is close to Foxchase Shopping center
Ben Brenman park is close to several condominium communities including Olympus, Watergate at Landmark, and the Sentinel
Ben Brenman park is a great place for dogs
Ben Brenman park is close to Cameron Station
Ben Brenman Park is on Duke Street in West End Alexandria
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Brookvalley Park is located in the city of Alexandria. Within walking distance there is the Foxchase shopping center. Brookvalley Park has plenty of trails and fields. Brookvalley offers great park amenities close to several housing developments.
Brookvalley Park services nearby communities including: the Plaza, Seminary Hill, Van Dorn, Cameron Station,West End Alexandria, and Forty Six Hundred condominiums. Brookvalley Park is located off of Duke St. Duke St. is a high traffic road lined with shopping centers and many businesses. Living near a park is great for dog owners as well as people just looking for some fresh air.
Duke Street has great hamburger joints including Fudd Ruckers
Cameron Run is located at 4001 Eisenhower Avenue Alexandria, VA 22304. The phone number for Cameron Run is 703-960-0767. Cameron run is situated in Eisenhower Valley. There are several neighborhoods and condominium communities near this park.
Cameron Run features a wave pool, water-slides, and kiddy pools. Also there are batting cages and a putt putt golf coarse at Cameron Run. The water park is a great activity for the whole family during the hot summer months. Cameron Run is a fun hangout for the NOVA area.
The slides are fast and fun at Cameron Run Park
Care for some putt putt?
The wave pool gets to 8ft deep!
Enjoy a round of putt putt at Cameron Run Park
Welcome to Cameron Run Park
The wave pool is empty for break
The slides at Cameron Run are very tall
Another set of slides at Cameron Run Park
Lots of people enjoy Cameron Run Park on a hot day
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Will Nesbitt kayaking the Dyke Marsh
The Dyke Marsh Nature Preserve is managed by the National Park Service as a part of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Dyke Marsh is located along the west bank of the Potomac River and includes approximately 485 acres of tidal marsh, floodplain, and swamp forest. Dyke Marsh is one of the largest remaining freshwater tidal wetlands in the Washington Metropolitan area. Today, the nature preserve provides a habitat or home for a diverse array of plants and animals and offers an ideal setting for a variety of recreational activities. The trail, which leads visitors into the marsh, known as the “Haul Road,” is a favorite of area birdwatchers, hikers, photographers, and nature lovers. In addition, the waters in and around the marsh are popular fishing areas. People who explore the marsh by canoe may be rewarded with up-close encounters with the resident wildlife.
Belle Haven Marina is just south of Old Town Alexandria.
There are a number of neighborhoods and condos in close proximity to the marsh, including River Towers where many residents have views to the marsh itself. Belle View is also popular for affordable convenient living near Old Town. If you're looking for a single-family home in a fine neighborhood near the Potomac, you're looking near the Dyke Marsh between Fort Hunt Road and the George Washington Parkway.
The slides are fast and fun at Cameron Run Park
For a great day of fun for the whole family, Cameron Run Regional Park is the optimum choice. Located at 4001 Eisenhower Parking in Alexandria, Virginia. Cameron Run is full of activities such as fishing, swimming, batting cages, miniature golf, with the Great Waves Water Park with plenty of areas for a picnic. Catering is also available for certain events.
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Located off Telegraph Road near Kingstowne and Rose Hill in Franconia, the Lee District RECenter is situated on a 193 acre park with 84,000 square feet of recreational facilities.
For more information, contact the Lee District RECenter at 6601 Telegraph Road in Franconia, VA or call 703 922 9841.
Recreational Outdoor Amenities:
1 Soccer Field
2 Football Fields
4 Basketball Courts
Sand Volleyball Court
4 Tennis Courts
Horseshoe Pits
Playground
Tot Lot
4 Picnic Areas
Amphitheater
Walking Trails
Carrousel
RECenter
Amenities inside the RECenter:
Natatorium
Gym
Fitness Center
3 Multipurpose Rooms
Dance Rooms
Volleyball – Racquetball Courts
Mezzanine
Pre-School
Amenities of the Natatorium inside the RECenter:
50 Meter Heated Pool
Spectator Seating
Super Slide
3 Diving Boards
Spa
Locker Rooms
Family Chaging Rooms
Saunas
Showers
Sun Deck
Grass Sunbathing Area
Amenities of the Fitness Center inside the RECenter:
