Best places: Nature preserves in Manassas Park

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Mason Neck State Park
State park
Riverfront home to nesting bald eagles, osprey & herons, with woodland & marsh boardwalk trails.
4.70 (1K reviews) (~25.92 km from centre)
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Catoctin Creek Park & Nature Center
Park
Verdant park known for its native wildlife, charming walking trails & a cozy nature center.
4.80 (399 reviews) (~70.3 km from centre)
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Lake Roland Nature Council
Nature preserve
Multifaceted green space with trails, pavilions, waterfront activities & an off-leash dog park.
4.70 (761 reviews) (~96.76 km from centre)
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Robinson Nature Center
Nature preserve
18-acre center exploring the local ecosystem via a planetarium, nature exhibits & wooded trail.
4.70 (664 reviews) (~66.73 km from centre)
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Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
Nature preserve
👍👍 My favorite park in the DMV area. Beautiful ecosystems with an amazing abundance of wildlife. I’ve never seen so many ospreys in one spot. The park has a bunch of trails and they are well marked and maintained. The boardwalk through the marsh is a highlight every time I go. The Patuxent River and w...
4.80 (342 reviews) (~64.26 km from centre)
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Howard County Conservancy
Non-profit organization
👍👍 Absolutely wonderful! Great free programs, amazing summer camp, schools out programs, and they have a nature preschool now! Lots of resident animals that are excited to meet you. Over 200 acres and 3 miles of trails! Staff are friendly and helpful always. Also a great venue for weddings or events!
4.80 (315 reviews) (~78.21 km from centre)
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Dora Kelley Nature Park
Park
Sizable park offering trails & a nature center with animals & environmental classes.
4.70 (477 reviews) (~27.74 km from centre)
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Watkins Nature Center
Park
👍👍 Great park with lots to do! Very popular destination. Paved walking paths throughout as well as hiking trails in the woods. Nature Center has live animal habitat displays and programs for nature and crafts. Mini-golf, railroad, and carousel closed, but nature Center, park an playground open. Season...
4.70 (404 reviews) (~57.45 km from centre)
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Patuxent River Park - Jug Bay Natural Area
Nature preserve
This 7,000-acre park offers a variety of trails & water activities, plus a rural-history museum.
4.70 (294 reviews) (~63.37 km from centre)
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Scott's Run Falls
Nature preserve
👍👍 Located close to the Great Falls. This is a unique waterfall with mesmerizing views. If you like the outdoors, you're going to like it here. Hiking trails abound within within proximity of the water fall.
4.70 (283 reviews) (~30.47 km from centre)
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Motts Run Reservoir Recreation Area
Nature preserve
Forested park featuring a reservoir with boating & fishing, plus hiking & orienteering trails.
4.60 (432 reviews) (~50.71 km from centre)
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Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Nature preserve
This 1-square-mile urban area is a bird refuge & breeding area with diverse grasslands and marshes.
4.60 (417 reviews) (~22.41 km from centre)
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Fountain Rock Nature Center
Nature preserve
22-acre park with a pondside deck, hiking areas & old lime kilns, plus a nature center with animals.
4.70 (251 reviews) (~79.31 km from centre)
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Liberty Reservoir
Nature preserve
Waterside nature preserve offering boating & shore fishing, plus hiking & birdwatching.
4.50 (843 reviews) (~87.11 km from centre)
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Cool Spring Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 I absolutely love coming here for quiet walks in nature. There are a few places to sit during your walk. The trails are maintenaced very well. I wish we have more nature preserves like this.
4.80 (174 reviews) (~67.35 km from centre)
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Flag Ponds Nature Park
Park
This 500-acre park offers a beach on Chesapeake Bay, a fishing pier, picnic areas & nature programs.
4.50 (641 reviews) (~92.58 km from centre)
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Yankauer Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 Walking the outermost loop took me about 50 minutes. I saw a ground hog, deer, centipedes, and a few other things. The place is beautiful. The restroom facility and trails are well maintained. Take care of your own trash.
4.70 (205 reviews) (~89.06 km from centre)
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Myrtle Grove WMA
Nature preserve
4.60 (276 reviews) (~39.41 km from centre)
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Nature Forward
Nature preserve
Bird-watching boutique with books, jewelry, cards, seed & optics that can be tested on the grounds.
4.80 (152 reviews) (~41.74 km from centre)
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Tregaron Conservancy
Nature preserve
👍👍 Tregaron is my favorite quiet spot in DC. I used to live overlooking it from Macomb and over the years it’s been a place to feel at peace amid city life. I highly recommend taking a slow, mindful walk through and linking up with the main trails to the Zoo or Woodley. Cheers!
4.70 (183 reviews) (~37.77 km from centre)
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