Neabsco Creek Boardwalk — Attraction in Woodbridge

Today, JUNE 1/2019 was the official opening day, along with the ribbon cutting ceremony, of Neabsco Creek Boardwalk of Woodbridge, Prince William County. IT FINALLY HAPPENED! It is an amazing place to see, visit and experience! For yourself, your family, kids, as well as the loved ones!!! It is indeed an absolutely stunning location with it's own ecosystem. The one that provides a unique and, truly, one of a kind experience of walking right on the top of the wetlands! Birds, beavers, muscrats, cranes, toads, red winged blackbirds, frogs and a plethora of other species of animal and insect kingdom are all here. They are calling this little wonder of nature "Their Home". Astonishingly, all this natural beauty is tucked away from the noise of Interstate 95, as well as Route 1. Yet, it is very conveniently located at a close proximity to all the exits and intersections. Right next to the major highways. Whether you are a nature enthusiast, or just wanting to unplug your mind from the routines of a daily life — YOU...

I will be the first to admit, when I heard of this project many years ago I was curious what would make a winding boardwalk through the creek so special. Now, we enjoy visiting so much that we can't imagine living without such a gem nearby!

We enjoy taking the kids and they love seeing how many turtles they can spot (the most so far was 44 total in one afternoon). Eagles, osprey, snakes, fish, and more can be seen easily in one visit. Some visitors choose to run, ride their bikes, walk their dogs along the well constructed boardwalk. We'd love to see more information posted about animals and plants down the road!

Side note: The only thing that bothers me when we visit is what little regard some of the visitors have for nature. Seeing discarded masks, water bottles, over the sides of the boardwalk itself can be disheartening.

Bottom line: Visit regularly across the seasons to get a real taste for what the boardwalk...

Under a 45-minute drive from Southeast Washington, D.C. is a boardwalk through a nature preserve. Here's what you should know about Neabsco boardwalk:

1. Free: Like all parks in the area, it's open to the public at no cost.

2. Parking: There's a large lot at the Neabsco Park. Hike south on the Potomac Heritage Trail for about five minutes before hitting the boardwalk.

3. Boardwalk: It's almost a mile long and pretty wide allowing for social distancing as you pass other visitors. There are several places to hop onto the boardwalk. Note that there's no shade on the boardwalk so plan accordingly.

4. Restrooms: There are two open outhouses at the Neabsco Park.

5. Wildlife: You'll see ducks, herons and other wildlife. There's a wooden tower that gives especially good views of the...