NOVA with Trent / The Vienna edition

Parks & gardens
in Vienna.

From the W&OD to small wooded paths and a separate botanical-garden excursion.

Sources checked 2026-10-19. Check the official links for current hours and availability.
Historic Washington and Old Dominion depot in Vienna, July 2018
Historic Washington and Old Dominion depot in Vienna, July 2018. Matthew Zisi / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · License. Resized for web display; source license retained. Display crops may vary.

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

Vienna

W&OD through central Vienna

Go for

A paved shared route for cycling, running or walking through the town’s former rail corridor. The historic Vienna train depot and Community Center are convenient landmarks for a short outing.

Before you go

Download NOVA Parks’ map to pick a turnaround and check trail alerts before extending the trip. Expect street crossings through town and keep the trail clear while stopping.

Sources checked 2026-10-22.

02

Vienna

Northside Park / Maud Robinson Wildlife Preserve

Northside Park, Mill and Glyndon Streets, Vienna, VA

Go for

A wooded 26-acre alternative to the neighboring W&OD, with hiking paths and opportunities to notice native plants and wildlife.

Before you go

The town lists access around Mill and Glyndon Streets and daylight-to-dusk use. Paths have varying difficulty. Follow current volunteer-calendar dates rather than the older May restoration notice on the park page.

Sources checked 2026-10-19.

03

Vienna

Wildwood Park

Wildwood Park, Valley Drive SE, Vienna, VA

Go for

A mostly flat, paved half-mile trail along the restored Wolftrap Stream corridor. It suits a short stroll or a supervised beginner bike ride.

Before you go

The town maps the route between Valley Drive SE and Mashie Drive SE. For habitat-restoration volunteering, the meeting point is the Follin Lane entrance; use the town calendar because times change seasonally.

Sources checked 2026-10-19.

04

Vienna

Glyndon Park

Glyndon Park, 300 Glyndon Street NE, Vienna VA

Go for

Wooded recreation space with a playground, walking trail, basketball, tennis, pickleball and picnic shelters.

Before you go

Access is from Glyndon Street or Beulah Road NE. Reserve a shelter for a private gathering. Pickleball reservations are for Town residents; the booking system lists both spring–fall and reduced winter sessions. Check its seasonal schedule, including winter lighting and restroom restrictions.

Sources checked 2026-10-22.

05

Vienna

Meadow Lane Park

Meadow Lane Park, 400 Courthouse Road SW, Vienna VA

Go for

A compact playground-and-picnic outing with a ballfield, tennis and basketball. Restrooms and water fountains are listed among the amenities.

Before you go

The pavilion is reservable. Navigate to the Courthouse Road SW entrance; ordinary park use is daylight to dusk, with separate court hours.

Sources checked 2026-10-19.

06

Vienna

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens — nearby

Go for

Ornamental and native gardens, lakeside paths and the Korean Bell Garden in a separate excursion outside the town center.

Before you go

Daytime garden admission and Winter Walk of Lights are separate. Download the garden map: paper maps are no longer supplied. Pets, bikes and outside food are excluded from the fenced gardens; picnic space and a dog-friendly perimeter trail sit outside.

Sources checked 2026-10-19.

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