Sports and Recreation
Andrew Leitch Park
5301 Dale Blvd.Woodbridge, Va., 22193
703-680-7137
Baseball, softball and soccer fields; basketball and volleyball courts; playground; two picnic pavilions.
Baldwin Park
9101 Prince William St.Manassas, Va., 20110
703-257-8237
Located behind the Manassas museum, Baldwin Park is a popular site for children's birthday parties. The park offers picnic grills and a playground with slides, swings and a picnic table.
Ben Lomond Community Center
10501 Copeland Dr.Manassas, Va., 20109
703-361-7126
Ben Lomond Community Center offers dance, martial arts and other classes. Multi-purpose rooms are available for rental.
Ben Lomond Regional Park
7500 Ben Lomond Park Dr.Manassas, Va., 20109
703-361-4451 703-792-7060 (to rent a ballfield)
Ben Lomond Regional Park offers softball, soccer and Little League fields; tennis, basketball and volleyball courts; a playground, a water park, picnic pavilions, horseshoe pit and hiking trails.
Birchdale Community Center
14730 Birchdale Ave.Dale City, Va., 22193
703-670-9118 Pool: 703-670-5178
Birchdale Community Center has a 25-meter outdoor pool with a diving area and wading pool, office space and Little League fields. It also provides a playground, picnic pavilions and basketball and tennis courts.
Byrd Park
Grant AvenueManassas, Va., 20110
703-257-8237
Byrd Park, at Grant and Jackson avenues, has three softball fields, a picnic area with grills, a pavilion and a playground.
Carteret Mortgage Boys & Girls Club
9601 Prince William St.Manassas, Va., 20110
703-365-2582
The $2.7 million Boys & Girls Club is located in Manassas' s Dean Park. The facility includes three gyms (one each of hardwood, carpet and rubber ), a computer lab, lounges with a stereo, widescreen televisions, air hockey and other games, arts and crafts rooms, a kiln, a library and a kitchen. The club is for youths ages 6 to 18; membership costs $20 a year.
Cavalry Run Park
9201 Ashton Ave.Manassas, Va., 20110
703-257-8237
Cavalry Run Park has two tennis courts, a fenced basketball court and a playground.
Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center
13025 Chinn Park Dr.Woodbridge, Va., 22192
703-730-1051
Chinn Park Aquatics and Fitness Center has an eight-lane, 40-meter indoor pool, a leisure pool, racquetball courts, whirlpools, saunas, a gymnasium and strength and cardiovascular exercise equipment. Swimming lessons, nutritional counseling, a nursery and yoga are available. A playground, a trail, a picnic pavilion and three soccer fields are also available.
Costello Park
99 Adams St.Manassas Park, Va., 20111
703-335-8872
Costello Park's 25 acres offer nine baseball, softball and T-ball fields, two tennis courts, a basketball court and outdoor pool, a playground and a recreation center. There is also a covered pavilion and several picnic areas with grills. The park is open year-round from 7:30 a.m. to dusk.
Dale City Recreation Center
14300 Minnieville Rd.Dale City, Va., 22193
703-670-7112
Dale City Recreation Center has an Olympic-size swimming pool, cardiovascular and strength training equipment, a gymnasium, a licensed nursery, community rooms, picnic pavilions, walking trails, batting cages and three Little League fields. The center also offers classes and programs including dance, aerobics, gymnastics, swim lessons and yoga.
Dean Park
Wellington RoadBehind Jennie Dean Elementary School
Manassas, Va., 20110
703-257-8237
Dean Park has four tennis courts, two basketball courts, two lighted softball fields, a picnic area and a hiking trail.
George Hellwig Memorial Park
14420 Bristow Rd.Manassas, Va., 20112
703-792-7060
George Hellwig Memorial Park has soccer fields; tennis, basketball and volleyball courts; a playground, trails and a picnic pavilion. The site is also home to Independent Hill library and the Park Authority's headquarters.
Georgetown South Community Center
9444 Taney Rd.Manassas, Va., 20110
703-361-4500
Manassas' s Georgetown South neighborhood opened its first community center last year. The one-story building houses a child development facility with an Early Head Start program, a police substation, a small library, a community room and offices. Outdoors, it has a playground and a large patio. The center also is home to the Georgetown South Community Council, the area's homeowners association. After-school gang prevention is one of several programs offered. The community room is open only to residents of Georgetown South.
Graham Park Pool
3605 Graham Park Rd.Triangle, Va., 22172
703-221-7550
Graham Park has a 25-meter outdoor pool with a small slide, a fountain, a zero-depth entrance and a diving area.
Hammill Mill Park
1721 Carter LaneWoodbridge, Va., 22193
703-491-1074
The park has a 25-meter outdoor pool, a baby pool, a basketball court, a playground, two picnic pavilions, trails, two horseshoe pits and an open play area.
Howison Homestead Soccer Complex
14716 Minnieville Rd.Woodbridge, Va., 22191
703-792-7060
Three soccer fields, sports league clubhouse, playground and two picnic pavilions.
James S. Long Regional Park
4603 James Madison Hwy.Haymarket, Va., 20169
703-361-7126
Equestrian facilities; baseball, Little League, T-ball and soccer fields; tennis and basketball courts; playgrounds; and picnic pavilions.
Kinsley Mill Park
8844 Hastings Dr.Manassas, Va., 20110
703-257-8237
Kinsley Mill Park has a roller hockey court, basketball court, T-ball field, picnic areas with grills and a playground.
Lake Ridge Golf and Marina
12350 Cotton Mill Dr.Woodbridge, Va., 22192
Golf course: 703-494-5564 Marina: 703-494-5288
The park, along the Occoquan Reservoir, has a marina, a nine-hole, par-three golf course, miniature golf course, playground, volleyball court, four picnic pavilions, trails and a horseshoe pit. Boat ramp and boat rentals are available at the marina.
Lee Manor Park
10100 Hastings Dr.Manassas, Va., 20110
703-257-8237
Lee Manor Park, located next to George C. Round Elementary School, has three lighted tennis courts.
Locust Shade Park
4701 Locust Shade Dr.Triangle, Va., 22172
703-221-8579
Locust Shade Park's marina is set next to an eight-acre pond and offers boat rentals. The park also has miniature golf, a batting cage,lighted driving range, playgrounds, volleyball and tennis courts, hiking trails, an open playing field, amphitheater, horseshoe pits and eight picnic pavilions.
Loy E. Harris Pavilion
9201 Center St.Manassas, Va., 20110
703-361-9800
The ice skating rink is open during the winter. Adults, $6.50, children 10 and younger, $5; skate rentals, $3. There is a concession stand, pro shop and a fireplace. The pavilion also hosts events, including concerts, movies and dances.
Nelson Park
Sudley and Grant avenuesManassas, Va., 20110
703-257-8237
The park has a picnic area and a gazebo, and is a popular site for weddings.
Nokesville Community Park
12560 Aden Rd.Nokesville, Va., 20181
703-792-7060
Nokesville Community Park has equestrian facilities and trails, a baseball field, Little League, T-ball and soccer fields, a volleyball court, a playground, a horseshoe pit and a picnic pavilion.
Oakenshaw Park
9556 Oakenshaw Dr.Manassas, Va., 20110
703-257-8237
Oakenshaw Park has a baseball field, basketball court and playground.
Old Dominion Speedway
10611 Dumfries Rd.Manassas, Va., 20112
703-361-RACE 703-361-7753
Old Dominion Speedway has weekly NASCAR racing and the East Coast's longest-running drag strip. It also offers scale racing for adults and children in Sprint Karts and mini-Winston Cup cars, and hosts other events, including the Monster Truck Show, May 14-15; HyperFest/Drifting Show, June 5; and the ODS Big One National Championship, Oct. 21-22. For stock racing, the Try It Racing school puts on one-day driving and riding programs. The speedway seats 6,000 people.
Old Town Skatepark
Prince William Street, adjacent to Osbourn High SchoolManassas, Va., 20110
703-257-8237
The city's skatepark has five ramps of varying sizes and two rails for use by skateboarders and in-line skaters. The park is open from sunrise to sunset.
Potomac Nationals
7 County Complex Ct.Woodbridge, Va., 22192
703-590-2311 Fax: 703-590-5716
The Potomac Nationals are a Class A minor league baseball team and a Carolina League affiliate of the major league Washington Nationals. Based at Woodbridge's Prince William County Stadium Complex (off the Prince William Parkway), the team plays 70 home games through September. The complex, maintained by the Prince William County Park Authority, includes a baseball field, three softball fields, a picnic area and an eight-lane BMX track.
Rosemount-Lewis Park
11000 Crestwood Dr.Manassas, Va., 20109
703-792-7060
The park has tennis and basketball courts, a playground, a picnic pavilion and trails.
Signal Hill Park
9300 Signal View Dr.Manassas Park, Va., 20111
703-335-8872
Open 7:30 a.m.-dusk year-round. Four soccer fields; two basketball courts; a softball field; a playground; trails for walking, running and biking; and a pavilion, pond and picnic areas. Includes Signal Bay waterpark, open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Skate Park at Costello Park
99 Adams St.Manassas Park, Va., 20111
703-335-8872
A dozen ramps, as well as rails, jumps and other features, are available for skateboarding, in-line skating and biking at this 5,000-square-foot facility. Open sunrise to sunset. Free. Helmets and safety equipment required.
SkateQuest
5180 Dale Blvd.Dale City, Va., 22193
703-730-8423
The county's only year-round ice skating arena offers open skating, skating and hockey lessons, adult and youth hockey leagues, group parties and other events. There are two rinks, a National Hockey League regulation size and an Olympic regulation size. Admission: $6; skate rental, $2.50.
Stonewall Park
8351 Stonewall Rd.Manassas, Va., 20110
703-257-8237 703-369-6137 (pool number)
Stonewall Park has three lighted tennis courts and a practice court, a 25-meter outdoor pool with a diving board and a slide, a multi-purpose sports field, a pavilion, picnic areas with grills, playgrounds and a trail.
Veterans Memorial Park
14300 Featherstone Rd.Woodbridge, Va., 22191
703-491-2183
The park has a skateboard facility; 50-meter pool; gymnasium; community room; picnic areas; lighted baseball fields; softball, soccer, Little League and football fields; tennis, basketball and volleyball courts; a playground, picnic pavilions, a nature trail and horseshoe pits. Day camps are offered in summer.
YMCA Prince William County Program Center
10296 Portsmouth Rd.Manassas, Va., 20109
703-393-6677
Springfield Youth Club
Springfield, Va.,County Golf Courses
Forest Greens Golf Club
4500 Poa Annua LaneTriangle, Va., 22172
703-221-0123
Forest Greens Golf Club, maintained and owned by the county Park Authority, has a 6,381-yard,18-hole golf course with four sets of tees. The club also offers a three-tier driving range with a putting green.
General's Ridge Golf Course
9701 Manassas Park Dr.Manassas Park, Va., 20111
703-335-0777
General's Ridge is a 6,294-yard-long course with four sets of tees. The course is maintained and owned by the Park Authority and includes a driving range and putting and chipping greens with a practice bunker.
Lake Ridge Golf and Marina
12350 Cotton Mill Dr.Woodbridge, Va., 22192
703-494-5564
Lake Ridge Park has a nine-hole, par-three golf course set along the banks of the upper Occoquan Reservoir. The park is the home of the First Tee golf program for children, and also offers fishing and boating, hiking trails, picnic pavilions and playgrounds.
Prince William Golf Course
14631 Vint Hill Rd.Nokesville, Va., 20181
703-754-7111
This Park Authority facility has an 18-hole course, a driving range, chipping and putting greens, a practice bunker and a patio.
Equestrian
Century Manor Farm
11711 Reid LaneNokesville, Va., 20181
703-594-2578
Century Manor Farm has private lessons in trail and show riding year-round for riders ages 7 and older.
Cinnamon Oaks Equestrian Center
15001 Fleetwood Dr.Nokesville, Va, 20818
703-594-2290
This 18-acre farm offers English-style lessons in private or semi-private sessions year- round for ages 4 and older. Boarding, training and summer camps are available.
Criswood Farm
5304 Hoadly Rd.Manassas, Va., 20112
703-590-4224
This 30-acre equestrian center offers English- and Western-style lessons to ages 9 and older, from beginner to advanced levels. Group and private lessons are available year-round, and horse shows are held on-site as part of the lesson program. The farm has indoor and outdoor arenas, as well as boarding services. A summer camp is held for children 8 and older.
Criswood Farm II
15603 Vint Hill Rd.Gainesville, Va., 20155
571-261-3752
The 30-acre farm offers boarding stalls and riding lessons year-round. Private and semi-private lessons are available for riders 9 and older. Children 6 to 8 can take private lessons only. The farm has indoor and outdoor arenas.
Four Winds Farm
13550 Vint Hill Rd.Nokesville, Va., 20181
703-754-7873
The 43-acre farm boards and sells horses and offers lessons year-round. Private and group lessons are offered to riders 6 and older. Lessons are English hunter and dressage style.
Lone Oak Stables
14901 Fleetwood Dr.Nokesville, Va, 20181
703-594-3155
The 20-acre farm has private lessons in English-style riding year-round for children 5 and older.
Stonewall Farm
11205 Lucasville RodManassas, Va, 20112
703-361-4383
Stonewall Farm conducts private, semi-private and group lessons in English and western riding for children 5 and older. The 55-acre farm is open year-round and offers boarding, breeding and training services and summer camps.