Studies have shown that spending time outside provides several mental health benefits. So get outside this month and enjoy the beautiful spring weather here in Fairfax, VA! To encourage residents of our Cavalier Court apartment community to get outdoors, we are highlighting a few of the nearby local parks in this post.
Kutner Park (2 mins away)
Located at 3901 Jermantown Road, this park is less than half a mile away from our apartment community! The park is composed of 10.5 acres and includes the following: hiking trails, a picnic pavilion, three grills, playground equipment, a soccer field, a tennis court, and a volleyball court.
Fairchester Woods Park (3 mins away)
Located at 10836 Warwick Avenue, this neighborhood park is composed of one acre and includes a basketball court, playground equipment, and park benches.
Cobbdale Park (4 mins away)
Located at 3600 Burrows Avenue, this half-acre park includes playground equipment and some picnic tables. It is a great place to let the kids run and play or to have an outdoor picnic with some friends.
Draper Drive Park (11 mins away)
Located at 9797 Beech Trail, this public park is comprised of 16 acres. The park includes two multi-purpose synthetic turf fields, a trail for hiking, biking, and jogging, and a small playground area.
Dale Lestina Park (13 mins away)
Located at 3157 Plantation Parkway in Fairfax, this park is made up of seven whole acres! The park features include playground equipment and wooded walking trails.
Green Acres Center (14 mins away)
Located at 4401 Sideburn Road, the Green Acres Center is composed of 10 acres. The facilities available at the center include the following: an outdoor basketball court, a little league field, playground equipment, soccer fields, and indoor activity rooms.
What is your favorite park in the area? What is your favorite activity to do when you visit the park? Share your answers with us by leaving a comment on this post. Thanks for reading! We hope you get the chance to have some fun outdoors this month!