With autumn in full swing, dropping temperatures can mean it’s harder to find a way to get the family outdoors. These new and upcoming playgrounds are a great way to stay active despite the chilly weather. You’ll find equipment like slides and swings, plus interactive, sensory activities like American Sign Language communication boards, sliding puzzles, and tic-tac-toe.
New Playgrounds
Strawberry Park Playground
Fairfax County Park Authority celebrated the opening of this playground at Mosaic District on September 26 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, live music, and children’s activities. The new park features climbing structures, slides, tunnels, seating, and a large mural. 2911 District Ave., Fairfax
Ida Lee Park Playground
Leesburg’s Parks and Recreation Department unveiled a new playground in August at Ida Lee Park, intended for children 5 and under. The nature-themed park features a play bus, a giant caterpillar, slides, and more sensory activities. Located between Ida Lee Park Recreation Center and the A.V. Symington Aquatic Center: 60 Ida Lee Dr., Leesburg
Nokesville Park Playground
This new playground opened at the end of September, with interactive activities like sensory panels, American Sign Language communication boards, slides, tic-tac-toe games, swings, and more. 12560 Aden Rd., Nokesville
Capital One East Park
With plenty of seating for snack breaks and just steps away from the NCAA baseball stadium Capital One Park, this new Tysons playground is a day-out destination. The park opened in early September with slides, wall climbing, rope climbing, and more. 1600 Scott’s Crossing Rd., Tysons
Playgrounds Coming Soon
Lucketts Community Center Playground
The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services closed this park for a replacement project in August. The project is expected to be completed by late fall and will feature new equipment like a rope bridge, various slides, learning panels, and more. 42361 Lucketts Rd., Lucketts
Mount Vernon Woods Skate Park
A new skate park began construction last month and is expected to be completed this winter. The skate park is a part of a multi-phase renovation plan of Mount Vernon Woods Park, with new features like playgrounds, multisport courts, soccer fields, picnic shelters, and more. 4014 Fielding St., Alexandria
Reston North Park Playground
A full renovation of this Reston playground began this month. Park authorities are removing the original equipment constructed in the 1980s and replacing it with modern, sensory-rich activities and experiences. The park is closed during construction, which is expected to last about eight weeks. 11760 Stevenage Rd., Reston
Feature image courtesy Fairfax County Park Authority
