Parks

The pond at Mason District Park.

The following articles highlighting parks in the Annandale/Mason District area are from Annandale Today’s ongoing Explore a Park series.

Annandale Community Park – more than a place for recreation.

Backlick Park, Annandale – restored after years of neglect.

Bren Mar Park, Alexandria – a woodsy oasis in the midst of urban density,

Deerlick Park, Springfield – a trail through the woods.

Eakin Community Park, Annandale – the first park in Fairfax County.

Fitzhugh Park, Annandale – part of the Ravensworth Tract.

Glasgow Park – a small neighborhood park.

Green Spring Gardens – a lovely oasis with a fascinating history.

Hidden Oaks Nature Center – a fun place to explore local wildlife.

Hogge Park, Bailey’s Crossroads – recently upgraded.

Howrey Park, Annandale – ballfields with a tragic history.

Lillian Carey Park, Bailey’s Crossroads – the site of a former school for Blacks.

Luria Park, Annandale – open green space on the edge of Holmes Run Stream Valley Park.

Luria Park

Manassas Gap Park, Annandale – a trail along a former railroad bed.

Mason District Park, Annandale – something for everyone, including dogs.

Monch Farm Park – a meadow that used to be a farm.

Ossian Hall Park – Summer performances and sports all year.

Pine Ridge Park, Annandale – the site of a former Black community.

Poe Terrace Park, Annandale – an overgrown forest that draws the unhoused.

Roundtree Park, Falls Church – upgraded with pickleball courts and more.

Spring Lane Park, Bailey’s Crossroads – a green respite in a dense community.

Toll House Park, Annandale – a tiny pocket park.