The Joy Troupe NOVA Family Guide
Northern Virginia Family Fun
The 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 MoreVantage Community Park 7108 Vantage Drive Alexandria, VA Nice Community Park. 2 playground structures, swings, separate big metal twisty slide, basketball court. Park in neighborhood and look for asphalt sidewalk …
Read MoreOne of our favorite playgrounds is at Van Dyck Park, 3720 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax VA, just outside of Old Town Fairfax. There are 2 playground areas for toddler to school …
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Loaded with cute, challenging play equipment, this playground is not shaded and opens onto the parking lot. Available for play during non-school hours. Accessible swings, lots of slides. Mulch surface. Plenty of parking in the attached lot when school is out.
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Whether you are looking for a good stroller, bike, walking, or running trail or whether you just want some good family fun, Burke Lake Park has got it all! The hiking trail is a combination of pavement and packed gravel and is a 4.9 mile loop around Burke Lake. In season there is also a miniature train, a carousel, and mini golf. There is a frisbee golf course, picnic areas, and several play structures as well as an ice cream parlor.
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Fort 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 …
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6501 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 MoreHospice of Northern Virginia Thrift Shop 6172 Arlington Blvd Falls Church, VA 22044 (703) 532-5355 A bit of a “hole in the wall” place, you have to know it’s back …
Read MoreTreasure Trove II (Springfield Plaza) 6416 Springfield Plaza Springfield VA 22150 This is a great place to pick up some work or dressy outfits for mama, and also a great …
Read More25% off every monday, 50% off on holidays. Customers who apply for their free VIP card get 25% off on Thursdays. Good for kids’ clothes, excellent for toys and household items. They get crowded on 50% off days.
Read MoreSalvation Army (Little River Turnpike) Salvation Army 6528 Little River Turnpike Alexandria, VA 22312 703-642-9270 Every Wednesday is “customer appreciation day”- 25% off. This place has lots of nice furniture …
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