Twisty slide and Monkey Bars at Wilton Center Playground

Wilton Woods Center Playground

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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Ben Brenman Park Alexandria VA

Ben Brenman Park

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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