There’s just something special about finding a favorite park, especially if you can find one that the whole family loves and is able to enjoy together. At WISA, we don’t just work in the Falls Church area. We live here too, which means we’re looking for great parks just like you.
Here are our favorite parks in Falls Church, VA. Each of these parks features something a little different, so find the one that fits you and your family best. Falls Church is one of the Northern Virginia communities we serve, and we spend a lot of weekends at these places ourselves.
9 Of The Best Parks In Falls Church, Virginia
These are some of our favorite parks in the area. They aren’t in any particular order, so take your pick and don’t be afraid to try a few until you find the one you like best.
One thing to know before you go: Falls Church city code requires dogs to be leashed and under control on all public property, and the city has no designated off-leash areas. The only off-leash dog area on this list is at Benjamin Banneker Park, which is an Arlington County park.
1. Cherry Hill Park
312 Park Ave, Falls Church, VA 22046
Cherry Hill Park is a 10-acre park with a playground, a lighted basketball court, two lighted tennis courts, volleyball, and a horseshoe court. A picnic shelter with grills and picnic tables makes it a good spot to host a gathering.
The park also holds Cherry Hill Farmhouse, an 1845 Greek Revival home the city has run as a house museum since 1976, along with its original hand-hewn timber barn. Guided tours run Monday through Thursday and Saturday mornings.
2. Lincoln Park
507-509 Great Falls St, Falls Church, VA 22046
Check the city’s page before you go. The basketball court at Lincoln Park is closed for the Greening of Lincoln Avenue Project, and a full temporary closure of the park is expected in late summer 2026.
When it’s open, this is the smallest park on our list at 0.7 acres, and locals regard it as a safe, easy stop for smaller kids. The forest-themed play area has natural sculptures and animal carvings, plus a tree fort with slides. There are grills and picnic tables too.
3. Cavalier Trail Park
600 S Maple Ave, Falls Church, VA 22046
Cavalier Trail Park is a small grassy park with a playground, two lighted tennis courts, a lighted basketball court, pickleball, and a paved bike and hike trail that is ADA accessible. Tripps Run passes through it.
The playground equipment is scheduled for replacement, so check the city page before making a special trip with kids.
4. Larry Graves Park
300 Hillwood Ave, Falls Church, VA 22046
Larry Graves Park has one rectangular synthetic turf field, converted in 2019, plus two baseball diamonds. The turf field sees regular soccer and youth football use.
One thing that trips people up when booking: the park is jointly owned. The City of Falls Church schedules the rectangular field, and Fairfax County schedules the two baseball diamonds.
5. Howard E. Herman Stream Valley Park
601 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046
Howard E. Herman Stream Valley Park is more of a nature preserve than a recreation park, and it’s well maintained as one. At 4.2 acres it’s compact, so think short walk rather than long hike. The trail is open to both walking and biking.
Coe Branch runs through the park and was recently restored. The trail also works as a car-free connection between Thomas Jefferson Elementary and the West Broad retail corridor, which is genuinely useful if you live nearby.
6. Isaac Crossman Park
107 Gresham Pl, Falls Church, VA 22046
Isaac Crossman Park is bigger than it looks at 7.3 acres, which makes it the second largest park on this list. It’s heavily wooded with a stream running through it, and the city describes it as a chance to enjoy nature in an otherwise urban setting.
Amenities are simple: swings, a slide, grills, picnic tables, and benches. It’s a great place to meet up with friends or spend an evening grilling with family.
7. Benjamin Banneker Park
1680 N Sycamore St, Arlington, VA 22205
Benjamin Banneker Park sits right on the Arlington and Falls Church line, though it’s an Arlington County park. It covers 12.5 acres with two playgrounds, one for preschoolers and one for school-age kids, plus fields, grills, and a fenced off-leash dog area.
It’s also a trail hub, with the Four Mile Run trailhead and a stretch of the W&OD Trail running through. The historic landmark here is the Benjamin Banneker SW-9 Intermediate Boundary Stone, one of the original markers of the District of Columbia and the first of them designated a National Historic Landmark, in 1976.
8. Big Chimneys Park
210 Gibson St, Falls Church, VA 22046
Big Chimneys Park marks the site of a log house whose chimney carried a stone inscribed 1699, which is thought to date the original structure. The 1.2-acre park sits between Gibson Street and West Annandale Road.
It reopened in January 2021 after a year-long project and now has play equipment including new swings, a picnic shelter, a grill, a water fountain, benches, and green space. New historical signage explains the site. There’s ADA access from Gundry Drive.
9. West End Park
1048 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046
West End Park is the only park in the city with a skate area, and it has BMX features alongside the skate elements. Set expectations before you drive over: the city calls it a small skate area rather than a full skate park, and it’s well used by the community.
The other thing that makes this park unusual is the landscaping. Its beds are planted with native species, making it something close to a miniature arboretum and demonstration garden, the only one of its kind in the city. There’s also play equipment and grills.
More To Do Around Falls Church
If you’re putting together a weekend, we also rounded up fun things to do and places to see in Falls Church. And if you’re heading south, take a look at our list of favorite parks in Springfield.
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