Hidden gems - Parks in Kings Park, United States not to miss (Updated April, 2024)

The Orange And Alexandria Railroad Trestle

Historical landmark

👍👍 Beautiful, quiet, relaxing...

4.90 (11 reviews) (~2.59 km from centre)

Accotink Dam

Park

4.90 (7 reviews) (~2.61 km from centre)

Jerome "Buddie" Ford Nature Center

Nature preserve

👍👍 Such a fun center, so many live animals and things to touch and microscopes to use. Tons of books, play area for littles, a nature center down below, and awesome staff. Not sure how it is when crowded, excited to check out some programs.

4.80 (108 reviews) (~9.95 km from centre)

Burke Lake Train & Carousel

Park

4.80 (5 reviews) (~7.18 km from centre)

Huntsman Park

Park

4.70 (126 reviews) (~6.07 km from centre)

Lake Mercer Dam

Park

4.70 (60 reviews) (~7.63 km from centre)

Sally Ormsby Park

Park

👍👍 Be careful of direction from Google Map. The correct parking lot to the park is 3401 Prosperity Ave, Fairfax. One of the direction to Sally Ormsby Park leads to a neighborhood with that is not an entrance to the trail.

4.70 (44 reviews) (~5.59 km from centre)

Wilburdale Park

Park

😐 Besides the strong scent of animal feces the park is OK and safe for kids as long as you're watching them

4.70 (40 reviews) (~4.1 km from centre)

Kings Park West

Park

👍 Decent trail with a nice view on lake

4.70 (22 reviews) (~3.85 km from centre)

Villa Lee Park

Park

4.70 (14 reviews) (~7.63 km from centre)

Fairfax Old Town Square Park

Park

👍👍 Very pretty small park in Fairfax's old town square. Gardens, outside small stage, outside tables and chairs, fountains and plenty of bike racks. Nice to sit out and enjoy a to go meal or some studying/reading outside when the weather is nice. Small gardens well maintained and cute historical build...

4.70 (9 reviews) (~6.94 km from centre)