Founders Park — Attraction in Alexandria

A very nice park next to Old Town Alexandria. Their website bills this park as, “...a peaceful riverside park that borders the Potomac River in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia” They are quite correct about that. It is located to the west of Union Street, south of Oronoco, and north of Queen street. It is a park with several asphalt paths that wind through the park. There are several open grass-covered areas that meander through the park. One entire side of the park (the east side) lines the Potomac river. The Old Time Alexandria Harbor is on the south end or the water portion of the park and is a nice place to visit while you are there. It is considered a passive park and cannot be reserved for private use. People are allowed to use it informally provided that their use does not interfere with others using the park. When we visited there were people walking their dogs, relaxing on the lawn, and enjoying the river view. There is no fence separating the park from the town and so it seems more open. It appeared to have street parking along the union street edge of the park. Overall, it was a very nice park right along the water that added charm to Old Town...

When the weather is nice, this is the place I want to be. Living in old town can be a bit noisy but this little park helps me enjoy a bit of nature and it's a quite a treat too! The landscape is so well kept, there are plenty of benches to sit on, many trees that offer shade when it's really hot and sunny out, and the "trail" itself is nice to get your exercise on too. It's kind of a combination of being both a park and a dog park without the actual dog fence in place - I think it would be nice to have an official dog area in place but they do have a dog fountain for dogs to replenish themselves. My boyfriend and I LOVE to picnic at this park and while it does get busy during the nice weather - it doesn't take away the beauty at all. It's a very pleasant and hip area where you will find both families and friends of all ages hanging out - even on summer nights! Old town is charming altogether, but this is one of my favorite places to...

A top spot in Alexandria. The view from here is relaxing, and it shouldn't be overcrowded unless you go on July 4th or something.

The trail leading up the park is great for jogging and fun to explore at night if you like spooky pitch black areas (not advising you do this, especially by yourself, go with friends)

being right next to the main part of old town, it's a great place to go after dinner or lunch. There are a fair amount of benches so you should be able to...