Roundtree Park — Attraction in Virginia

Great location, and a solid park overall.

I was hanging around in Falls Church today. This park caught my eye, and I said why not, let's check it out.

Word of warning. Narrow turn into the road that leads to the lot for the park. When using Google Maps it seems to direct you a bit further in the main road. Ignore that; make a left when your gut tells you it feels right to.

I came around 5 in the evening and the sun was to set soon. So I parked real fast in the semi-vacant lot, skimmed over the play area at front and made a beeline to the nature trail entrance toward the left side.

Suffice it to say, never a dull day. Not disappointed to say the least.

Walk was long and varied. My first time at this park so I just let my shoes do the walking. Went up the grassy knoll straight ahead, but further in to the side trail on left it gets too muddy. I didn't bring my hiking boots, so I said phooey to that, and surrendered that notion without further ado.

Long winding roads down a passing nature trail. I remember crossing a small bridge, and that led into a view of stepping platforms overlooking a river or trial. I hopped on those circular blocks and made it over to the other side with ease. Grand tour of the place and then led into a quaint residential neighborhood. Whilst it was nice, the day was winding down so I had to wave adieu.

Back again and a brisk re-hop of the circular land pieces, made sure not to trip or fall into water. Crossed the bridge back. Saw some folks on the way and they were just chilling and passing by. I walked into new and divergent paths that branched out and broke off to new frontiers. I would've loved to follow that trail of cheese down a ways, but alas had to head back.

I got lost briefly and that owes to my being green and newcomer and going down too many paths; it's like getting spun around and then asked to point the way. I had Google directions on, so I found my way to the lot eventually after all.

Not sure if I caught the sunset, but if not maybe next time. I was just rushed as I had to be somewhere before 6. So I couldn't even stay the hour.

But overall, great park and trails. Nothing earth shattering mind you, but a solid and worthwhile nature retreat if ever there was one. I'll definitely swing by at least once again, it seems a good spot as any to bring a dog or pet...

Overall this park is lovely and has winding trails and patches of rarely seen native plants. Aside from my comments, this is a gem of a County park. Only three stars because of SAFETY ISSUES, POOR UPKEEP and rampant POISON IVY near the trails.

The park does have a popular picnic shelter, restrooms, tennis and basketball courts. All in decent shape. The baseball field is still there. It's great to see the high usage by local families.

The soccer field seems to gone. That's a loss and a shame.

I have walked here with my dogs for over 10 years.

I will not visit alone.

A few years ago I was followed by a man who hid behind trees as I walked ahead of him. From the parking lot, I called the Fairfax County Police who responded within minutes. The officer walked with me into the woods behind the baseball field. The guy was there but walking away. Police observation increased afterward.

I called FC Police a second time about 18 months ago to report an unacommpanied child in a car. It was fully dark. I had just finished a short, late walk with my dogs.

I frequently see teens, usually in groups. I have encountered marijuana smoking but I don't call the FC Police. The teens don't pose a threat (except to themselves in Virginia were usage is...

We planned a PTO event here. The picnic tables were covered and had adequate shading. The bathrooms were right next to the picnic tables. It has a very basic playground however it was very convenient for the event adults were able to chat at the picnic shelter while the kids were within sight and sound supervision on the playground. We were also able to take our kids to use the restroom without having to walk much. We reserved the park but it was obvious that there was an event the night before and there were bags and bags of trash next to the trash cans that hadn't been cleaned out from the day before. Also clearly something spilled on the floor from the previous event and there were bees everywhere. 🐝 watch out if you...