Walker Nature Center, Reston: Photos, Reviews & Location

Recreation area with a pond, walking trails, picnic & campfire sites, plus free parking.

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#1 of 13 Parks in Reston

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.76

2.8 km from the center of Reston

Rating breakdown

5 ★80%
4 ★17%
3 ★2%
2 ★1%
1 ★0%

11450 Glade Dr, Reston, VA 20191, United States

reston.org

+1 703-476-9689

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Walker Nature Center?: Walker Nature Center is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 141 reviews.
How does Walker Nature Center rank in Reston?: Walker Nature Center is #1 of 13 Parks in Reston by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Walker Nature Center located?: 11450 Glade Dr, Reston, VA 20191, United States — 2.8 km from the center of Reston.
How can I contact Walker Nature Center?: Phone: +1 703-476-9689 · Website: reston.org

Reviews (8)

Laura R 2024 Feb 25

Great little nature preserve, close to everything! Nice trails, for different types of hiking. Gravel, mulch, paved. Stroller and handicapped accessible. Friendly staff!

Lindsey McQ 2023 Mar 15

The Babes in the Woods programming is wonderful. Great topics, thoughtfully planned, and well executed. My toddler takes a variety of Fairfax and Arlington county classes and she especially loves this program. I prefer the convenience of this class being sign up session by session instead of a weekly reoccurring commitment.

bob springer 2023 Feb 07

The nature center has a lot of great trails. There are many signs and benches on the trails. It also has a building with animals in it. They also have pictures of animals that won awards.

Mr Ben 2022 Oct 21

Great staff, awesome nature hike and education center. Great place to take the kids!

Edward Blum 2022 Aug 16

Attended an Improv show performed after dark at the HQ building. Good facilities. Did not see the rest of the Center but was told by local residents that it is attractive and fun to use.

Tilly Lo 2021 Jan 11

Nice little trail in the back of this Nature Center. I didn't go inside, and walked the short trail in the back and the trail around the area. The area is very clean. It is also very dog friendly.

LeeAnn W 2020 Jun 15

This was a great place to hike with my 2 year old. There were dirt paths and paved paths. You choose which way you want to go (or ask your 2 year old which way lol). Hiked 2 miles. Very nice. Will do this again. Not too many people on paths.

Benjamin Heater 2018 Jul 08

The nature center has beautiful walking trails that are well maintained and easy to follow. It is in a residential area, but if you stick to the inside trails, you don't even notice the houses, as the trails tend to be very deep in the woods.

It is always quiet, secluded, and not overrun with people. There are plenty of small wildlife, ferns, trees, and even some small streams spread about.

I highly recommend it.