Hybla Valley
NEIGHBORHOODS
NEIGHBORHOODS
& Groveton
Huntley Meadows Park| PHOTO BY CHRIS MILITZER
These areas have a large number of singlefamily homes and townhomes as well as some apartments and condominiums. Many chain retailers and restaurants, including a newly renovated Target, are located off of Route 1. Route 1 | PHOTO BY CHRIS MILITZER
Huntley Meadows is a 1,500-acre park and wetland and wildlife preserve in this area. It features a historic house museum, nature center, and is a popular spot for its walking and biking trails. It is the largest park managed by the Fairfax County Park Authority.
Straddling Route 1 (also known as Richmond Highway) are the up-and-coming neighborhoods of Groveton and Hybla Valley.
Lee District Rec Center is nearby and boasts an Olympic sized indoor pool, state of the art gym, extensive athletic courts and fields, a playground and an outdoor water park.
FAVORITE THINGS This is an up-and-coming and affordable neighborhood.
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Resident’s Guide
Huntley Meadows Park is a gem.
Lee District Rec Center is a great place for kids and adults.
The majority of these areas are located in the 22306 area code.
Fun Fact Every May, Huntley Meadows hosts a birdathon where park staff and volunteers count birds in the park. Past events have tallied anywhere from 90 to 108 different species in one day!
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