The last school bell has rung in our Fairfax County Public Schools until the fall and if you're anything like me, you're looking for fun recreational activities to do with your family.
Great news - you don't have to look any further!
Lee District is home to a number of fantastic parks, all of which are great for singles and families of all ages and abilities. They're the perfect stop for summer and make for a great way to spend the day outside and interact with nature and the environment around us.
Ever since I was first elected Lee District Supervisor in 2007, I've been working alongside the Park Authority and a number of great community partners such as the Joey Pizzano Memorial Fund to ensure our great recreational amenities were accessible to people of all ages and all abilities.
By now you've no doubt heard about the Our Special Harbor Sprayground at Lee District Park, an award-winning, fully-accessible Chesapeake Bay themed water park. What you may not know, however, is that the sprayground is not the only all-accessible feature at the park.
Just last month, we completed a decades-worth of work on the Family Recreation Area at Lee District Park by cutting the ribbon on Chessie's Trail, a 2,160-foot path for people of all abilities. That trail joins the sprayground, tree house, carousel, and playground as the park's all-accessible amenities. Located at the intersection of Telegraph Road and Rose Hill Drive, Lee District Park is a crowd-pleaser for the whole family.
Looking for a good nature trail or some wildlife? We've got you covered there, too.
Huntley Meadows Park is home hundreds of different kinds of native plants and wildlife. The 1,000-plus acre park also features more than 10 miles of trails, including a boardwalk through a section of wetlands that is great for spotting animals.
Not far from Huntley Meadows sits Lake Accotink Park. This 493-acre park also has many trails and features waterfront activities such as boating, kayaking, and canoeing. As you may have read in a prior newsletter from me, we're currently planning the long-term future of the lake. This will ensure the preservation of it for years to come.
Lee District, Huntley Meadows, and Lake Accotink Parks are but three of many great parks in our community. I would encourage you to stop by all of them, plus many of our great community parks, each different in its own way. I can assure you that you won't be disappointed!
Happy exploring.
