Eugene Simpson Stadium Park is located at 426 East Monroe Avenue in Del Ray Alexandria. The park is a 9.94 acres open area which connects various points of the Del Ray neighborhood. The City of Alexandria developed the park in the 1950's after it was used as a train station and an area for many Civil War era houses which included an Aims/Poor house. Continue reading
Jones Point Park is located on the Potomac River just south of Old Town Alexandria underneath the Woodrow Wilson bridge. The park is open to the public all year round from 6 am to 10 pm. The park serves an area for learning about history while enjoying other activities. The park is an important part of Alexandria's history as it was one of the largest centers for shipping, manufacturing and transportation in Virginia. Jones Point Park features the only remaining riverine lighthouse which was built in 1855. Continue reading
Long Bridge Park is a distinctive urban park with athletic fields, walkways, picnic areas and views of nearby monuments. With more than 30 acres of recreation and open space, Long Bridge Park is located at 475 Long Bridge Drive, Arlington, VA 22202, north of Crystal City adjacent to I-395.
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Belle View Condominiums is located at 1507 Belle View Blvd Alexandria, just south of Old Town and nestled between the George Washington Memorial Parkway and Richmond Highway. Belle View comprises of 980 units featuring 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms. The condominium is located adjacent to the Belle View Shopping Center, Martha Washington Library, Mount Vernon Recreation Center and Huntington Metro Station.
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Founders Park
Founders Park is a peaceful riverside park that borders the Potomac River. The park is located at 351 N Union Street in Old Town, Alexandria. The riverfront area of the park was once called West Point in the early 1700s. In the 1700s and 1800s the area around the Park was once used for tobacco storage, a landing point for slaves from Africa and the site of a notorious 'fish town'. In October 1981 the park was acquired by the City of Alexandria and designated as a passive park for everyone to enjoy. The park is maintained by the Founders Park Community Association which is an organization dedicated to the upkeep of the park's beautiful green space and to maintain its designation as a passive park.
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Located at 6641 Wakefield Drive in Alexandria VA 22307, blanketed by waterways and parks over 27 acres of woods, River Towers is situated just between Fort Hunt Road and the George Washington Parkway.
The serene neighborhood of River Towers offers a relaxed private environment very close to Old Town Alexandria. Residents here have easy access to the Potomac River, Alexandria and Washington D.C. Many condos here have water views. Some have views of the nearby parks.
What to Find at River Towers:
Welcome to River Towers
Farmer’s Market
Fitness Center
Cinema
Game Club
Library
Mount Vernon Recreation Center
Monuments
Museums
Pool
Clinic
Playground
Restaurants
Wildlife Viewing
What to Do at River Towers:
Basketball
Biking
Bird Watching
Boating
Diving
Fishing
Golfing
Hiking
Jet Skiing
Racquetball
Sailing
Swimming
Shopping
River Towers in Autumn
Tennis
Water Skiing
Wind Surfing
Volunteering
With Fall here, River Towers’ is a picturesque nature filled neighborhood more than ever and more exciting activities to enjoy within the community.
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 near the Torpedo Factory
Commander James S. Ward, well known as a scholar and an authority on tactics and gunnery, was the first Union naval officer mortally wounded after the outbreak of the Civil War. Ward was well known because, among other accomplishments, he was instrumental in establishing the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland.
Fort Ward is in the West End of Alexandria
At the outbreak of the Civil War, Union commanders understood that a Confederate blockade of the Potomac was a serious threat to the main supply line for Washington, D.C. As a result, a flotilla of seven Navy vessels under the command of James Ward were dispatched to protect the waterway for shipping. In the earliest days of the war, that flotilla was involved in an action to support the strategic redeployment of a small Federal force at Mathias Point. During this action a Confederate sniper shot Ward, and he died shortly thereafter.
One of these forts was named after Commander Ward, and today Fort Ward is the best preserved of this fort system. During the 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.
The greens of Quincy Park
Located at 1021 North Quincy Street in Arlington, Virginia, Quincy Park is a recreational park that spans 4.21 acres that features tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts; as well as baseball, softball, and soccer fields. Quincy Park sits adjacent to Arlington's Central Library and offers wide open spaces for walking and strolling as well as ample grounds for running and jogging.
Quincy Park amenities include public restrooms (which are accessible through the library), water fountains, a picnic shelter with picnic tables, bleachers, and charcoal grills. Quincy Park hosts 6 tennis courts and one basketball court which are equipped with lighting to facilitate play at dusk and throughout the early evening. Quincy Park usually offers adequate and convenient parking in the park's public lot; although the parking lot is presently under construction and is therefore temporarily out of service. Park hours are from sunrise until 1/2 an hour after sunset except on lighted facilities. Both the volleyball court and the softball field must be reserved in advance for public use.
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Eugene Simpson Stadium Park is located at 426 East Monroe Avenue in Del Ray Alexandria. The park is a 9.94 acres open area which connects various points of the Del Ray neighborhood. The City of Alexandria developed the park in the 1950's after it was used as a train station and an area for many Civil War era houses which included an Aims/Poor house. Continue reading
