The Joy Troupe NOVA Family Guide
Northern Virginia Family Fun
Not shaded. The approach to the playground area is very hilly, so this is a good one for walking children or your jogging stroller. The park is not enclosed, but there’s an entire athletic field between the playground and the street. Parking is in a small, off street lot. There are restrooms during spring and summer- they’re closed in the winter time.
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Playground has rubber surface underfoot and is completely fenced. No restrooms. The equipment is appropriate for young toddlers on up. Parking is on-street, no meters. Not shady.
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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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312 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
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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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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.)
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Lee District Park 6601 Telegraph Road Franconia, Virginia Surface is mulch. Playground is not enclosed but is located away from the street and fairly far from the parking lot. There …
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Playground 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.
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Surface 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.
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This playground is completely fenced in and has lots of space to run and climb. The playground surface is mulch and the sign says it’s for older children, but the little guys had a great time here, too.
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