Parks, Recreation & Tourism Parks & Centers

Prince William County’s Regional Parks and Community Centers are true hubs of community, offering diverse amenities like sports fields, trails, pavilions, pools, marinas, and many others along with recreation programming. A 4,400+ acre park system comprised of 81 properties and 60+ trail miles for your enjoyment.

Facilities

Birchdale Community Center

14730 Birchdale Avenue, Dale City, VA (703) 792-7060 (TTY: 711) [email protected] Located at the entrance of the Birchdale Community in Dale City, the Birchdale Community Center is a 2,500 square foot community center with meeting and event space available to rent. Amenities include a 25-meter outdoor pool with wading area and bath house, a playground, pavilions, basketball courts and a skate park.

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Pat White Center at Ben Lomond

10501 Copeland Drive, Manassas, VA (703) 792-8320 (TTY: 711) [email protected] - Pat White Center at Ben Lomond (formally known as "The Barn" and "Ben Lomond Community Center") is built on land that was once a part of the Ben Lomond Historical Site. The building was designed to resemble the dairy barn that was an important part of the farming business of Ben Lomond and the surrounding community. The community center continues the tradition of community support by providing programming and specialty classes for all ages for the residents of Prince William County and surrounding counties.

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Veterans Memorial Park

14300 Veterans Drive, Woodbridge, VA (703) 792-8794 (TTY: 711) [email protected] Veterans Memorial Park/Community Center is adjacent to the beautiful Marumsco Creek, Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge and Occoquan Bay National Water Reserve. For nature lovers and trail enthusiasts, Veterans Memorial Park is a must-visit. The park is also home to several sports leagues including swimming, soccer, football, baseball, softball, Little League, basketball and volleyball. The community center hosts open gym days for basketball, sports classes, pickle ball, playschool, summer and mini-camps, and other activities.

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Featured Parks

Lake Ridge Park

12350 Cotton Mill Drive, Woodbridge, VA (703) 792-8992 (TTY: 711) [email protected] Lake Ridge Park is located directly on the Occoquan Reservoir. This 74-acre park maintains an unencumbered public access to the Occoquan Water Trail with breath-taking views. The Lake Ridge Park marina offers three-season boat rentals, with a universal access boat launch and dock access. Amenities include a wide variety of boats to rent, fishing, hiking, picnic tables and grills, rental pavilions, concessions, summer camps and children’s programs, hiking and bicycling trails, playgrounds, a 9-hole par 3 golf course and a clubhouse with snack bar and golf equipment.

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Locust Shade Park

4701 Locust Shade Drive, Triangle, VA (703) 792- 8780 (TTY: 711) [email protected] Located next to the Marine Corps Heritage Museum, and minutes from I-95, Locust Shade Park offers much more than scenic beauty, tranquil water, and picturesque trails. Amenities include seven pavilions (available to rent), playgrounds, tennis courts, volleyball courts, 3.2 miles of scenic nature trails, bike trails, a 15-station fitness trail, batting cages (currently closed due to construction), a driving range, an 18-hole miniature golf course, Warrior Challenge Course, fishing in an eight-acre pond. A special feature of this park is the Jean C Smith Amphitheater. The 500-seat outdoor performance area presents family entertainment during the summer season.

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Neabsco Regional Park

15125 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge, VA (703) 792-7060 (TTY: 711) [email protected] Neabsco Regional Park encompasses 300 acres of natural, recreational, and historic amenities including the Rippon Lodge Historic Site, Rippon Landing, the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail Neabsco Creek Boardwalk, Julie J. Metz Neabsco Creek Wetlands Preserve, and portions of historic Kings Highway.

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Silver Lake Regional Park

16198 Silver Lake Road, Haymarket, VA (703) 792-8320 (TTY: 711) [email protected] Silver Lake Regional Park is a designated passive recreation park with 230 acres of rolling meadows, pine forests and a 23-acre lake fed by Little Bull Run Stream. The park opens at 7am and closes at sunset. There are no trash cans at Silver Lake Park. Park visitors are responsible for removal of their own trash. What you bring into the park, you must take out of the park.

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Veterans Memorial Park

14300 Veterans Drive, Woodbridge, VA (703) 792-8794 (TTY: 711) [email protected] Veterans Memorial Park is adjacent to the beautiful Marumsco Creek, Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge and Occoquan Bay National Water Reserve. For nature lovers and trail enthusiasts, Veterans Park is a must-visit. The park is also home to several sports leagues including swimming, soccer, football, baseball, softball, Little League, basketball and volleyball. The community center hosts open gym days for basketball, dance classes, sports classes, pickle ball, playschool, summer and mini-camps, and other activities.

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Things To Do

Boating
Spending the day on the water is one of life’s great pleasures. Whether you are planning a fun day with the kids meandering along in our paddleboats, plotting your strategy to land that elusive largemouth bass or enjoying the serenity of a quiet afternoon’s paddle where only a kayak can take you, we have just what you’re looking for.
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Fishing
There are three locations within the parks system just right for a day of fishing with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie and Bluegill in abundance. Remember – the Commonwealth of Virginia requires you obtain a Sportsman’s License if you are 16 years and older. For more information, contact Virginia’s Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.
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History
The Office of Historic Preservation serves as stewards of County-owned historic structures, cultural and natural resources, historic landscapes, and artifacts. Take a step back in time during one of our hikes, explore historic sites and learn about the rich history of Prince William County.
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Hiking
From regional trails to county greenways and county park trails, there is something for everyone, no matter your experience level.
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Kayaking & Paddleboarding
Experience the great outdoors on the water. Rent one of our many jon boats, canoes, kayaks, stand up paddleboards or pedal boats.
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Golf
Lake Ridge Golf Course is a 9-hole executive golf course - the perfect spot when you're wanting to work on your game or get in that quick 9 holes of golf. Lake Ridge Golf offers junior golf programs like Kids Play Free and The First Tee of Prince William County as well as golf leagues and an alternative to golf with Footgolf. Come experience Lake Ridge!
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Mini Golf, Driving Range and Batting Cages
Enjoy our 18-hole mini golf, hit the driving range or hit some baseballs at our batting cage.
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Play a Sport
The Department of Parks & Recreation currently oversees 277 sports fields, 45 holes of golf, 27 outdoor basketball courts, 9 volleyball courts and 28 tennis & racquetball courts scattered throughout our 4,200-acre park system. Our recreation centers provide a variety of sports opportunities for all ages of Prince William County residents at a reduced cost.
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