picnic pavilion with grill, playground, pond, restrooms and trails.
Fairfax County Parks and Recreation Fairfax County has more than 23,000 acres of park land throughout the county, including 427 parks and 325 mile of trails. There are also eight golf courses, several nature centers, lakefront parks, historic properties and more. The Fairfax County Park Authority is reachable at 703-324-8702 (TTY 711) or visit fairfaxcounty.gov/parks.
FAIRFAX COUNTY RECREATION CENTERS IN ALEXANDRIA
George Washington RECenter 8426 Old Mount Vernon Rd. Alexandria, VA, 22309 703-780-8894 (TTY 711)
Lee District RECenter 6601 Telegraph Rd. Alexandria, VA, 22310 703-922-9841 (TTY 711)
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Mount Vernon RECenter 2017 Belle View Blvd. Alexandria, VA, 22307 703-768-3224 (TTY 711)
POPULAR FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKS IN ALEXANDRIA INCLUDE:
Huntley Meadows (3701 Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria, VA 22306). Miles of trails, boardwalk, a nature center, event shelters, the Historic Huntley House (6918 Harrison Ln., Alexandria VA 22306) and much more are in this large park in Southeast Fairfax County. There’s another entrance at 6901 S. Kings Hwy.) Fort Hunt Park (National Park Service, 8999 Fort Hunt Rd., Alexandria, VA 22308). This park includes trails, historic fortifications, restroom facilities, event shelters, a softball field and a playground. Mount Vernon Trail (National Park Service). This 18-mile pedestrian/bicycle path that runs along the Potomac River from George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate to Theodore Roosevelt Island in Washington D.C. The trail is popular with bikers and runners.
The Alexandria area is home to two gorgeous public golf courses in addition to some fun places to practice. The two public courses in the Alexandria area of Fairfax County are:
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hole regulation course spread out on 148 acres. The course features a challenging design, tight fairways and water hazards. Learn more at fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ golf/greendale.
Pinecrest (6600 Little River Tnpk.) is a 9-hole executive course that provides challenges for experienced golfers and is also a great place to learn. It is also the only FootGolf facility in Fairfax County.
Mini golf course at Cameron Run Regional Park | PHOTO BY BETH LAWTON
In addition, the Kingstowne neighborhood is home to the first ever TopGolf, a facility that combines golf with target practice, a sports bar and entertainment venue. It also has a miniature golf course. Learn more at topgolf.com
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Huntley Meadows | PHOTO BY CHRIS MILITZER
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Greendale (6700 Telegraph Rd.) is an 18-
Cameron Run Regional Park on Eisenhower Avenue, operated by the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, also features a miniature golf course. Alexandria Living Magazine
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