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This site is designed to help moms looking for new places to take the kids to play. You'll find photos, ratings, and descriptions for all playgrounds. This is a work in progress so check back for new playgrounds.
3720 Old Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22030
(Next to St. Leo's Church)
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This is a large park with scattered playground equipment. There are two playground structures, two sets of swings, a sandbox, a fire engine, a merry go round and a stand alone slide. It's located next to a skate park which can be fun for kids to watch. It's not gated but set back from the road and parking lot. A covered pavilion has plenty of tables.
10836 Warwick Avenue
Fairfax, VA 22030
(Located between Warwick Ave and Scott Dr.)
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Really nice playground. Wide open space with the equipment scattered around. Main play structure has Clifford the Dog theme and includes a tunnel slide and a rock wall. Also included in the park are swings, spinning chair, spring riders and 4-seat see-saw like structure. Tables are located next to a basketball court. There is a gate off Warwick on one side of the park, but it's open to the street on the other end. There is no parking lot, but on-street parking is right out front.
3901 Jermantown Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
(Located next to Lanier Middle School)
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Two play structures are included at this park. One is older and smaller. The other larger and newer. There is a sandbox and a few spring riders, as well as swings. There is no gate, but it's located away from the main road and a walk from the parking lot. There is a tennis court, volleyball court and soccer court in addition to large grassy area. A couple of trails go into the woods. Tables are located next to the playground underneath a pavilion. A grill is also available.
Fairfax, VA 22030
(Located on the corner of Fern & Oakwood Dr.)
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Really nice playground. Wide open space with the equipment scattered around. Main play structure has a tall slide, double slide and rock wall. Also included in the park are swings, spinning chair, two spring riders and a metal climbing structure shaped like a rocket ship. There is a see-saw like structure. A covered pavilion with tables and grills are off to the side, as is a basketball court. There is no gate, but the roads aren't too busy and there's so much room for running around, that my kids never went close to the street. There is no parking lot, but on-street parking is right out front.
Fairfax, VA 22032
(Located off Gadsen Drive)
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Very small playground. Park by the tennis courts, and follow the path behind the courts to the playground. When we went it was very muddy - the equipment, swings, climbing equipment was all covered with mud. There's no gate, but the park is located away from the street and the parking lot. Lots of trees around the playground provides shade. Found the playground dirty and dull, nothing special.
Fairfax, VA 22030
(Next to George Mason University)
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Located behind the Green Acres Community Center, this playground has lots of greate features. It's located behind the building, which means it's nowhere near the road or parking lot. It's also fully gated. Outside the gate is a large basketball court, lots of room to run around or color with chalk. The playground itself has a sandbox, a play house and a fire truck. In addition, there are four different sets of monkey bars, a bouncy beam and a bouncy bridge. Also included are several swings and one baby swing. Parking is located in front of the building. Walk down the stairs and around the building to find the playground. Green Acres is located at a deadend off Sideburn Road.
Fairfax, VA 22030
(Off Random Hills Rd and Grey Finch Dr)
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One of three newly renovated playgrounds in the Random Hills Community. New, clean equipment. Has a fun merry-go-round and a couple of unique slides. There are three benches for sitting. The playground is surrounded by a wood fence but there is no gate in front. This playground has lots of shade and is located on a dead-end road with walking trails nearby.
