Jones Point Park

Great use of space below the interstate. Fishing, basketball running and cycling. The entrance road can be a little tricky to find. Awesome place to start a ride on the Mount Vernon trail to Mt. Vernon or downtown DC. Restrooms picnic tables and park benches around.

Lots of history here and a great view across the river of National Harbor. This is a fantastic park for kids because in the summer when it's hot there's still a good breeze under the bridge, you can bring bikes, scooters, etc and let the kids run wild. Even if it's raining, it's dry under the bridge! The temperature in summer is usually 8 to 10 degrees cooler than outside, and in winter it's usually about 10 degrees warmer. The playground area is completely fenced in.

Cons: I've reached out to the park authority regarding broken benches in the playground area and a need to pressure wash \clean it up a bit. Otherwise it's fantastic

Beautiful, mostly shaded park. Historic signs along the trail share the history of the area. There is a child's playground, restrooms, a water faucet that even has a low bowl for pups, a basketball area and plenty of parking. It's fun to see the land markers for Maryland, D.C. and Virginia as you walk through the park. Worth checking out if you're in the area.

One of the coolest outdoor spaces in the DMV! I discovered this place because of the boxing gym I’m a part of hosts classes here every Sunday 1-3! It is on the waterfront but all of the area under the bridge is a giant parking lot that is no longer accessible to cars. I have seen groups practicing roller skating, a group doing a dungeons and dragons like event, there’s a bball court, kids riding bikes, people practicing karate, yoga, you name it! It’s awesome because it’s all covered, so even if the weather calls for rain, you can still enjoy the outdoors!

There is a long paved trail that (I believe) goes all the way back into DC. It lines the waterfront, has tons of cute stopping points along the way, eventually leads you towards a wonderful sunset, and at night you can see the Ferris Wheel across the Potomac River at the national harbor!

This is such a fun and unique space! Our dogs love it and are so tired after exploring. It looked like there were 2 different parking lots - we parked in the one by the playground and closer to old town Alexandria. There’s always been plenty of parking when we’ve visited! There is a small building with public restrooms in the middle of the area under the bridge. Water fountains for humans and dogs. Basketball courts. We’ve even seen people grill out and have picnics! The lighthouse is also super cute and fun to visit.

I didn't know there used to be a ship building yard here. Very nice view and relaxing area. Right on the Mount Vernon Trail.

A lovely park in the south part of old town alexandria. It has a large walking trail and is bike friendly, and pet friendly as well. There was plenty of parking available there on a Saturday afternoon.

The views from the park are really beautiful and calming. There are historical fact graphics along the trails, and thankfully bathrooms as well (although the men’s bathroom had a big leak on my visit).

It’s a great spot for a picnic, or to get out of the house :)

Amazing spot on a sunny hot day - huge space under the bridge is completely shaded and paved with a lovely light breeze coming off the water - perfect for kiddo learning how to ride a bike. Aesthetically striking and practical space with lovely trails and playgrounds and lots of green and waterfront around the covered bridge area. Loved it.