Too hot for you out there?
Head over to your nearest thrift store and pick up some “indoor day” toys. (While you’re there, you can donate all the stuff your kids are done with, for the next mom. Everyone wins!)
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River Farm Park Children’s Garden
I always refer to this place as one of NOVA’s “little known treasures,” because so many people don’t know it’s there! Once you’ve visited, you’ll say, “I can’t believe I didn’t know about this place!” because it is so amazing you’ll be shocked no one has mentioned it to you. It’s located inside George Washington’s River Farm and is open daily, unless the grounds are rented for a wedding. So if you’re planning a weekend trip, call first or have a backup plan in mind in case it’s closed.
Read MoreTreasure Trove (McLean)
1315 Chain Bridge Road
McLean, VA 22101
703-356-8704, TTY 711
Farm Fresh & In Season This Week
With lots of fresh things and plenty of people watching, who doesn’t love a trip to the farmers’ market? Fortunately, you don’t have to go far, as there are various …
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Upton Hill Regional Park Playground
This playground is built in what was once a water feature, so there are two levels. My kid loved the fact that there were steps and a little bridge, but it was a hot, sunny day, and the equipment was just a bit too hot to play on. There’s plenty of shady, grassy space to play in, even if the day is very hot.
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Lee District Soft Play Room
The Lee District Soft Playroom is the ultimate romper room on a rainy day. With a ball pit and movable soft climbing toys that can be rearranged infinitely, this room …
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Chessie’s Big Back Yard
The rubber surface underneath is deep and springy. It will provide very adequate cushioning for any falls. Also, the equipment is fun, varied, and without many high dropoffs. The woodland theme is fun and the railings are very safe. With appropriate supervision, the equipment here would be fun for any age child.
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Dora Kelley Nature Preserve
If the water is low and you are not afraid of getting your feet (and your wheels!) wet, you can take the stream across the ford and hook up with the Holmes Run trail . Just hang a left when you get to Morgan Street and you’ll see the trail head across North Beauregard. If you prefer to skip the ford, just take the other fork and turn right when you get to Beauregard St.
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Grist Mill Park
Although I managed to get a walk here, I really can’t recommend it. In fact, I’m including it only because every listing I found for it elsewhere mentions that it …
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Holmes Run Trail
This heavily traveled path runs along Holmes Run, linking several recreational parks. The paved trail is frequently marked with a center line, and is plenty smooth, wide, and level enough …
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Loftridge Park Trail
Loftridge Park is a Fairfax County park located inside the Loftridge townhome community. You’ll enjoy a shady, challenging hike (or jog) here. The trail is moderately travelled. You’ll run into …
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Green Spring Gardens
Your biggest impediment to getting your walk on at Green Spring will be how often you want to stop and snap a photo of your little darling and whatever gorgeous thing you’re passing now. We explored this charming place on a gorgeous spring day. It was idyllic. Be sure to pack sunscreen, and have your camera charged and a blank memory card in the slot- it’ll be getting a workout here!
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