The Joy Troupe NOVA Family Guide
Northern Virginia Family Fun
Welcome to the Alexandria Virginia Playground listing! Known for its walkability, it’s no surprise that Alexandria city has a wonderful network of outdoor spaces both big and small for its youngest residents. From tot lots to wide open green spaces, Alexandria Virginia has it all. Big, busy parks or tiny hidden gems, you’ll find them here, in our guide, with photos, parking information, and more, because we know you want to choose the best playground to match your child’s style of play.
Be sure to check out our Interactive Playground Map and the Northern Virginia Stroller Walk Guide for more outdoor fun for your family!
The Jones Point Park playground is cute, safe, and fun and the park is a great destination for picnics or family recreation for all ages. Stroller friendly trail, interactive learning features, and two playgrounds to choose from.
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If you’ve got a kid who likes to run up the slide, take them to Windmill Hill to have a go at the climbing hill. In fact, climbers, clamberers, and shinniers of all descriptions will love this playground. The climbing hill separates the enclosed playground into two areas- one suitable for toddlers, and one meant for pre-K and up.
Read MoreThe play equipment in this park is not gathered together into a single playground area, but scattered on either side of the Holmes Run Trail throughout the park. This is either a totally brilliant idea or a totally awful idea, depending on how likely your kid is to dart out in front of oncoming cyclists when they get bored and want to move on to the next piece of equipment.
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If you haven’t visited Tarleton Park lately, it’s time for another look. The park’s previous, safe if a bit seedy, play equipment has been demolished. In its place is a fully enclosed off-leash exercise area for dogs, and a brand new, train themed, play area has been installed nearby. New walking paths connect the park with the Holmes Run Trail and with the street. The playground has a rubber surface and is in partial shade, depending on the time of day.
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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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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 …
Read MoreGoat Hill Park Goat Hill Park 33 Kennedy St, Alexandria VA Rubber surface, mostly enclosed, cute, cute cute! The kids had a great time here. It’s a smallish place with …
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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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Ben 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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