Looking for a place to let the kids run, climb, and explore? Here’s a full list of parks and playgrounds in our area with everything you need to know — hours, amenities, and whether they’re fenced (a lifesaver for parents of little ones!).
Fredericksburg Parks & Playgrounds
- Alum Spring Park
End of Greenbrier Dr, Fredericksburg, VA
– Hours: Dawn–dusk
– Amenities: Picnic shelter, tables, walking paths, playground, restrooms
– Fenced? No
-Review: Facebook
- Dixon Park
1300 Dixon St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
– Hours: Dawn–dusk
– Amenities: Playground, swimming pool (seasonal), walking/jogging trails, fitness stations, roller hockey rink, picnic tables
– Fenced? No
- Memorial Recreation Park (Also known as Kenmore Park)
1401 Kenmore Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
– Hours: Dawn–dusk
– Amenities: Playground, picnic areas, tennis and pickleball courts
– Fenced? No
– Picnic in the Park is held here during the summer, MORE INFO HERE
- Maury Park
901 Kenmore Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
– Hours: 5 am – 10 pm
– Amenities: Playground, basketball court lit from dusk – 10pm
– Fenced? Yes, but there are openings to get into the park-no gates
- Old Mill Park
2201 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
– Hours: Dawn–dusk
– Amenities: Playground, soccer fields, picnic shelters, river access, trails
– Fenced? No
-The Great Goat Cleanup happened here. You can catch a glimpse of the playground in this reel–CLICK HERE.
- Powhatan Park
1521 Powhatan St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
– Hours: 5 AM–10 PM
– Amenities: Playground, benches, picnic areas
– Fenced? No
- Riverfront Park
701 Sophia St, Downtown Fredericksburg, VA
– Hours: 6 AM–10 PM
– Amenities: Play area, river views, interactive water feature (seasonal), event space
– Fenced? No
- Snowden Park
Fall Hill Ave., Fredericksburg, VA 22401
– Hours: Dawn–dusk
– Amenities: Basketball courts, playground equipment, baseball field and a community garden, with easy access to paved walking trails.
– Fenced? No
- Sunshine Ballpark
1200 Wicklow Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
– Hours: Dawn–dusk
– Amenities: Playground, ballfields
– Fenced? Partially fenced
- W.L. Harris Playground
320 Tyler Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
– Hours: Dawn–dusk
– Amenities: Playground, picnic areas, small open space
– Fenced? Yes, but the gate is open to the play areas
Spotsylvania County Parks & Playgrounds
- Harrison Road Community Park
5917 Harrison Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
– Hours: Dawn–dusk
– Amenities: Playground, picnic shelter, soccer fields
– Fenced? No
- Jett Park (originally Belmont Park)
6751 Belmont Road, Mineral, VA 23117
– Hours: Dawn–dusk
– Amenities: Playground, open green space, picnic areas
– Fenced? No
– Review: Facebook
- Keswick Park
7710 Folkstone Dr, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22551
– Hours: Dawn–dusk (tennis/pickleball court lights until 9 PM in winter)
– Amenities: Playground, tennis & pickleball courts, open green space, trail
– Fenced? Yes
– Review: Facebook
- Loriella Park
10910 Leavells Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
– Hours: 8 AM–9 PM
– Amenities: Playground, swings, outdoor pool, exercise equipment, disc golf, multi-use athletic fields, tennis courts, shelters, 2.9-mile trails
– Fenced? No
– Review: Facebook
- Marshall Park (newly renovated!)
8525 Courthouse Rd, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22553
– Hours: Dawn–dusk
– Amenities: Brand new playground, walking paths, open space
– Fenced? Yes (3-sides are fenced)
- Mary Lee Carter Park
9901 Benchmark Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
– Hours: Dawn–dusk
– Amenities: Playground, walking paths, open fields, picnic tables
– Fenced? No
- Patriot Park
5710 Smith Station Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
– Hours: Dawn–dusk
– Amenities: Large playground, amphitheater, walking trails, athletic fields
– Fenced? No
– Review: Facebook
- Ron Rosner Family YMCA Playground
5700 Smith Station Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
– Hours: Access varies (YMCA property; weekdays limited)
– Amenities: Playground near YMCA facilities
– Fenced? Partially
– Review: Facebook
Stafford County Parks & Playgrounds
- Aquia Landing Park
2846 Brooke Rd, Stafford, VA 22554
– Hours: Dawn–dusk
– Amenities: Playground, picnic areas, pavilion, and beach area
– Fenced? Yes
– Review: Facebook
- Autumn Ridge Park
900 Eustace Rd., Stafford, VA 22405
– Hours: Dawn–dusk
– Amenities: Playground, walking trails, picnic areas, open fields
– Fenced? Yes
- Chichester Park
125 Ralph Williams Dr, Stafford, VA 22554
– Hours: Dawn–dusk
– Amenities: Inclusive playground, pavilion, baseball/softball fields, restrooms
– Fenced? No
– Review: Facebook
- Curtis Park
58 Jesse Curtis Ln, Stafford, VA 22406
– Hours: Dawn–dusk
– Amenities: Playground, swimming pool (seasonal), trails, sports fields, disc golf
– Fenced? No
– Review: Facebook, additional info-Facebook
- Duff McDuff Green Memorial Park
75 James Ashby Parkway, Stafford, VA 22405
– Hours: Dawn–dusk
– Amenities: Playground, picnic tables, open fields, walking paths
– Fenced? Yes
– Review: Old playground – Facebook, New playground – Facebook
- Embrey Mill Park
1600 Mine Road, Stafford, VA 22554
– Hours: Dawn–dusk
– Amenities: Playground, walking trails, pavilions, sports fields, dog park
– Fenced? Playground fenced
- John Lee Pratt Memorial Park
120 River Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
– Hours: 8 AM–8 PM (Mar–Oct); 8 AM–5:30 PM (Nov–Feb)
– Amenities: Playground, trails, disc golf, pickleball/tennis, Bankshot® court, new Ninja Warrior course, picnic shelters, amphitheater, restrooms
– Fenced? No
– Review: Facebook
– New Ninja Warrior course: Facebook
- Massad YMCA
212 Butler Road, Falmouth, VA 22405
– Hours: Dawn–dusk
– Amenities: Playground, walking trails, picnic areas, open fields
– Fenced? No
- Patawomeck Park
25 Chopawamsic Pkwy, Stafford, Virginia 22554
– Hours: Dawn–dusk
– Amenities: Playgrounds, walking paths, athletic fields, picnic shelters
– Fenced? Yes - Smith Lake Park
370 Doc Stone Road, Stafford, VA 22554
– Hours: Dawn–dusk
– Amenities: Playground, lake access, picnic areas, trails, athletic fields
– Fenced? No
- St. Clair Brooks Memorial Park
80 Butler Road, Stafford, VA 22405
– Hours: Dawn–dusk
– Amenities: Playground, picnic shelters, walking paths, sports fields, skate park
– Fenced? Yes
- Willowmere Park
21 Willowmere Pond Rd, Stafford, VA 22556
– Hours: Same as county park hours
– Amenities: Inclusive playground, pond loop, restrooms
– Fenced? Fully fenced
– Review: Facebook
SCHOOL PLAYGROUNDS
Most school playgrounds are open during the summer or after school hours.
Battlefield Elementary School
11108 Leavells Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
-Storybook walk
-Toddler playground is fenced
John J. Wright Educational & Cultural Center
7565 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA
-Museum is open Saturdays 10 am – 1 pm
-Fenced? Yes.
Continue to check back as this page is a work in progress. More parks and pictures will be added in the future.