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Parks & trails
in Kingstowne.

Wetland walking, accessible play and public golf, with HOA access kept distinct.

Sources checked 2026-10-19. Check the official links for current hours and availability.
Boardwalk at nearby Huntley Meadows Park, Fairfax County, March 2013.
Boardwalk at nearby Huntley Meadows Park, Fairfax County, March 2013. Danielle Brigida / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0 · License. Wikimedia resized display copy; display cropping may vary. Source license retained.

Choose a place to explore.

These selected destinations have source-verified coordinates. Pins identify places, not trail routes, parking permission or accessibility. Other entries retain their official access and address links.

01

Kingstowne

Huntley Meadows, nearby

3701 Lockheed Boulevard, Alexandria, VA

Go for

Explore wetlands, woodland and wildlife habitat on a nature-focused outing. The Lockheed Boulevard entrance serves the visitor-center side of the park.

Before you go

No dogs are permitted on the boardwalk, and bikes and scooters are restricted to the South Kings Highway hike-bike trail. Groups of 12 or more require a group pass.

Sources checked 2026-10-19.

02

Kingstowne

Franconia Rec Center

6601 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22310

Go for

Use the county recreation center for scheduled exercise, swimming or a class. Public recreation provides an option independent of Kingstowne HOA membership.

Before you go

Admission and activity schedules apply separately. A center opening does not guarantee an available pool lane or drop-in class; choose the intended session.

Sources checked 2026-10-19.

03

Kingstowne

Chessie’s Trail and playground

6601 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22310

Go for

Sensory features, a boardwalk and a sound garden make the 2,160-foot trail a short family outing. The adjacent playground and treehouse are designed for children of varied abilities.

Before you go

Use the family recreation area beside Franconia Rec Center. Shelters can be reserved, so a vacant-looking space may still be booked for a group.

Sources checked 2026-10-19.

04

Kingstowne

Our Special Harbor

6601 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22310

Go for

The accessible Chesapeake Bay-themed spray park offers water play during its operating season, with quieter bubblers and interactive tables for younger children.

Before you go

This is seasonal, not an October water-play promise. General admission is free, but groups of ten or more need reservations and pay group fees; capacity limits can create a queue.

Sources checked 2026-10-19.

05

Kingstowne

Greendale Golf Course

6700 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA

Go for

A public regulation golf course with rolling terrain and water hazards offers a longer outdoor outing. Its usual 18-hole layout is affected by restoration work, so check the current playing arrangement before booking.

Before you go

Hole 6 is closed through 2027 for creek and stream restoration. The county currently offers 10% off greens fees while the hole is closed; check course status and tee-time details before booking. Use 6700 Telegraph Road, not neighborhood walking paths.

Sources checked 2026-10-22.

06

Kingstowne

Kingstowne HOA amenities

6090 Kingstowne Village Parkway, Alexandria, VA 22315

Go for

Residents have association amenities including pools, fitness facilities, courts and walking trails. These serve a different role from the county parks listed here.

Before you go

Use the association’s resident-pass and facility rules to establish eligibility. Do not assume public drop-in access to a pool or gym because it appears on a neighborhood map.

Sources checked 2026-10-19.

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