Waterfront Park
1A Prince St, Alexandria, VA 22314
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OWNER: City of Alexandria
CONTACT: (703) 746-4343
WEBSITE: https://www.alexandriava.gov/recreation/info/default.aspx?id=12292#WaterfrontPark
EVENTS: https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/?show=RecreationCommunity
Hours: Open 24 hours.
GENERAL INFO:
Park Type: Neighborhood Park
Overall Size: Larger than a football field
Special Features/Comments: This park contains open lawn space, riverfront seating, and walking trails.
There is a Capital Bikeshare on Prince Street, less than a 1 minute walk from the park.
Waterfront Park is part of the linear park system on Alexandria's Waterfront. The park is a regular location for small City sponsored festivals and events.
GETTING THERE:
Parking on Street, Public Transit: Bus, Bike Racks
lBus Route: King Street Trolly (Free) to King Street and South Union Street. About a 1 minute walk to the park.
AT 2, AT 3-4, AT 4, AT 8 at King Street and North Fairfax Street. About a 5 minute walk to the park.
ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:
Open Space, Trails, Birdwatching
AMENITIES:
General Park Amenities: Seating, Picnic Tables
Pets: Allowed On-Leash
Trash Cans: Yes
TRAIL DESCRIPTION:
Trail Surface: Paved & Unpaved
Trail Activities: Walking, Running/Jogging, Dog Walking
Trail Difficulty: Easy
Trail Layout: Loop
Trail Length: Less than a half mile
Trail Shade: Some
Trail Surface Type: Concrete, Gravel
Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle
Trail Width: 4-8 ft
Trail Extras: Lighting or Open after dark
OTHER:
Open Space Activities: Play frisbee or catch, Go for a walk or jog, Have a picnic, Do Yoga
Open Space Size: Between basketball court and football field
Open Space Shade: Some
Natural Water Feature: River/Channel
