Loftridge Tot Lot
Mulch surface, not enclosed, fairly near the road on a cul-de-sac. Moderately travelled at rush hour. Benches, no shade. Swings, slides, monkey bars, speaking tubes, climbing apparatus. Looking for more …
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Northern Virginia Family Fun
Mulch surface, not enclosed, fairly near the road on a cul-de-sac. Moderately travelled at rush hour. Benches, no shade. Swings, slides, monkey bars, speaking tubes, climbing apparatus. Looking for more …
Read More312 Park Avenue Falls Church, VA
Lighted basketball court, city kiosk, horseshoe court, park benches, picnic shelter, picnic tables, grills, play equipment, volleyball court, water fountain, and lighted tennis courts
Read MoreThe Armory Tot Lot in the City of Alexandria is a favorite. It’s perfect for the 0-4 age group. Also great for those with multiple children. It’s small, sandbox, bucket swings and climbing structure. Best part is that it’s fenced in, so no losing kiddos or chasing two in different directions.
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Read MoreFort Ward Park is located at4301 West Braddock Road, Alexandria VA. Well away from any roads or traffic, this playground offers plenty of fun equipment and is shady during the …
Read More6501 Deepford Street, Springfield 22150
This park has a mulch surface with very good drainage, plenty of fun, safe equipment for the kids, a reservable picnic area, restrooms, and a good, long run between the play equipment and the street. ***Restrooms are only open “in season.” (Probably Memorial Day to Labor Day.)
Read MorePlayground surface is mulch. Infant swings, slides, and climbing structure. At some times of year this playground has trouble with wasps. The HOA also periodically issues a warning that there are coyotes in the woods, and not to let the kids wander off.
Read MoreSurface is mulch. Play structures are fairly low to the ground, and there are fewer than average places for little kids to fall off. The parking situation is a little limited during business hours, as this former school building is now the Fairfax County Office of Information Technology Operations. There is on-street parking nearby and the parking lot is available during non-business hours.
Read MoreBen Brenman Park (4800 Brenman Park Drive, Alexandria VA 22304) tot lot is completely enclosed and features a soft rubber surface. The park is beautiful and has paved walking paths, where you can see wildlife such as geese, herons, turtles, redwing blackbirds, fish, and more. (Do watch out for goose droppings!) The park is not shaded, and there are public restrooms in a building near the playground.
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