Best places: Parks in University Center, United States

Boasting spectacular falls & rushing white water, this park offers picnic areas, trails & boating.

Two-acre playground with maze, carousel & other interactive activities for kids of all abilities.

Green space with a dog run, fishing pier & boat rentals, plus trails, playgrounds & picnic shelters.

👍👍 Mostly flat trail mixed gravel and mud in parts circling the lake with great lake views. Almost all shaded under tree cover. Boat rentals from Memorial Day to Labor Day. $5 Pontoon rides. Lots of chances to see birds. Also has a small Go Ape zip line.

Hiking trail along the Potomac River with 1 steep, strenuous section, 1 moderate & 1 easy stretch.

Fields marking where the Confederates defeated the Union in the first major fight of the Civil War.

Parkland with multiple hiking trails & lakeshore wildlife-watching, plus playgrounds & boat rentals.

👍👍 🔥 ☀ Time to cool off and beat this summer heat ☀ 🔥 This park is A M A Z I N G to say the least. The play grounds are huge and very interactive and clean! And the splash pad was so adorable. The design was amazing and it definitely kept all the kids smiling and laughing! It made me wish I was a kid...

Vast park featuring a golf course, vacation cottages & a multipurpose venue for weddings & meetings.

The Potomac River cuts through this park which offers hiking, fishing, canoeing & other activities.

7-acre playground offering various themed areas, large climbing structures & 2 tot lots.

Alongside a historic working farm, this attraction features a country store & seasonal hay rides.

This 8.8-mile natural-surface trail for hikers & bikers follows a stream in a wooded suburban park.

Recreation center offering a fitness center, 2 indoor pools, basketball, racquetball & classes.

Stop for trail maps, park history & boat tour reservations, plus tips on nearby hiking & biking.

An 18th-century mansion & gardens, home to a former governor, now a museum & equestrian center.

👍👍 Frying Pan Farm Park has lots to do! You can go on walks here, or a run if you fancy that. There are lots of animals to see; ducks, sheep, peacocks, cows, horses, lambs. The pigpen is nicknamed "Hogwarts". The farm hours are from 9am to 5pm. Some of the horses are massive! It's a great place to tak...

Scenic historic thoroughfare along the Potomac River that connects Mount Vernon to McLean.

2,200-acre park offering water activities on Little Seneca Lake, plus nature programs & trails.

Scenic forested day park offering over 15 miles of hiking trails, picnic space & a historic mansion.