Parks in Alexandria

Parks & Green Spaces

Alexandria’s park system spans from the historic Potomac riverfront to inland wildlife sanctuaries. This collection includes Jones Point Park, home to the 1855 Jones Point Lighthouse and the original District of Columbia boundary stones. Visit the Alexandria African American Heritage Park to see commemorative sculptures on a 19th-century cemetery site, or explore the 50-acre marshlands of Dora Kelley Nature Park. From the urban design of King Street Gardens to the expansive trails at Potomac Yard, these spaces highlight the city's preservation of both natural habitats and local history.

Parks & Green Spaces — Map

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Waterfront Park

Features rotating public art installations through the Site See program and expansive views of the Potomac River near Old Town’s main pier.

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Jones Point Park

Located under the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, this park contains the 1855 Jones Point Lighthouse and one of the original 1791 District of Columbia boundary stones.

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Alexandria African American Heritage Park

A 1.1-acre commemorative site located on the grounds of a 19th-century Black cemetery, featuring the Truths that Rise from the Roots bronze sculpture.

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Potomac Yard Park

Built on a former rail yard, this 24-acre park features an interactive fountain, playgrounds, and trails connecting to the Mount Vernon Trail.

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Oronoco Bay Park

A riverfront green space that hosts major community festivals and offers views of the Potomac River from its wooden boardwalks and paved paths.

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King Street Gardens Park

An urban pocket park featuring a large steel trellis shaped like a ship’s hull, sunken gardens, and seating areas near the King Street Metro.

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Four Mile Run Park

A multi-use park on the Alexandria-Arlington border featuring restored wetlands, fishing areas, and access to the Washington & Old Dominion Trail.

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Windmill Hill Park

A waterfront park featuring a large playground, a dog park, and a restored bulkhead providing views of the Potomac River.

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Ben Brenman Park

Home to a large pond, an amphitheater, and a seasonal Sunday farmers market. It includes several sports fields and an off-leash dog area.

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Dora Kelley Nature Park

A 50-acre wildlife sanctuary featuring a one-mile nature trail, boardwalks through marshland, and the adjacent Jerome Buddie Ford Nature Center.

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Cameron Run Regional Park

Features the Great Waves Waterpark, batting cages, and a miniature golf course.

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Beverly Park

A neighborhood park known locally as The Pit, featuring a playground and wooded sections.

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