Potomack Lakes Sportsplex — Attraction in Virginia

Ball diamonds; at least one soccer field; a rather extensive, treed playground; beautiful hiking trail; restrooms with flush toilets and sometimes soap. Right before entrance to Algonkian Regional Park.

Ball diamonds are most likely padlocked when not used by leagues -- no private practicing / practice swings. The ladies' room was not the cleanest or best-kept, although there was a changing table (and trash can by the door) in the restroom. (There was soap and water, although the soap was almost gone. Toilets of varying levels of cleanliness. Still beats port-o-johns.) Restrooms may be locked when ball diamonds / soccer field(s) are not in use.

The playground is located behind the ball diamonds, butting up against Algonkian Park. You probably won't see it from the road. It got extensive usage the Sunday afternoon we were there.

The hiking / biking trail, although gravel, was lined with deciduous trees. Very pretty and relaxing scenery. Way better than Elizabeth Mills trail imo. Allegedly connects all the way to Great Falls National Park, via the other parks in Great Falls (Seneca, River Bend)! Don't try to take your bike down that whole thing -- it's a long way, and there are some "billy goat" rock outcrop sections in Great Falls. I would know: I've hiked out there.

The park has a strong community-gathering-type feel. Nice people, great place to take kids to help them socialize with their peers. Good for nature hikes, too. Did not notice as many ticks as Banshee Reeks or Elizabeth Mills / Kephart Bridge Landing. Seemed like a very nice find for a public park...

While I don't visit the fields, I do visit the children's playground and park area. There are four separate structures for children to play on in differing age ranges (though kids are going to run to any of them). There is plenty of space for things to do and nearby Algonquian Park provides plenty of trail/bike riding literally next door. The fields look well maintained and parking is generally good except during ball games (there are several fields afterall).

The only downside is that if you are at the playground, you need to plan to take a scheduled bathroom break as it is a bit of a walk to the concession stand where the bathrooms are and accidents may happen. Bathrooms are extra busy during ball games. Bring water as there are no water fountains (that I've seen) unless you are by the concessions and concessions themselves are not always open.

Great park though and our go to for visiting family and friends when...

We LOVE the playground here! It just got a new upgrade, and is more inclusive than ever before.

There are different sections within the playground for different ages; swings, slider, things to climb on, and more. The main playground is three levels high, and you can reach the highest slide by stairs or through climbing up and going through the levels.

We LOVE the giant rope obstacle you and swing on, the zip lines, and monkey bars. One zip line has a swing you can sit in, there are multiple swings you can sit in with support as well, and lots of support for climbers of all abilities. There's a merry go round too!

This playground keeps my very active kids, 3 and 8, very busy. I love that there are plenty of benches and tables nearby for the grownups to sit at, AND a little free library at the entrance that is thoughtfully stocked and updated.

Do not miss this...