Elizabeth Mills Riverfront Park in Ashburn, VA!

The other day we checked out Elizabeth Mills Riverfront Park at the advice of a friend. Located in Loudoun County you have to drive through the neighboorhood of Lansdowne on the Potomac to arrive at the entrance to the park. You'll find the pathway takes you right through The Golf Club at Lansdowne golf course. Just follow the signs as you stroll down the cart paths towards the Potomac River. I felt a little odd walking through the course but the marshalls were there pointing the way to the Potomac along with the signs.

Once we got down to the Potomac a small set of wooden steps led us down to the river. Since the water level was lower large boulders were available to explore along with small river shells for the kids to collect. Once the kids got bored we walked back up the steps and along the section of Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail that lies inside the park. It was a nice shady walk with the kids. We did use our stroller most of the way. If you are a geo-cacher this place is great for searching for hidden caches. After the park we hit up the golf courses' small snack bar located at the entrance of the trail. They had no problems serving a non member and allowed us to sit at the tables and chairs to eat our lunch. Plus there is restroom attached to the snack bar.

We are definitely coming back to this natural park for some more fun! It was a beautiful setting to take the kids and burn off some of  that extra energy they always seem to have.

Lansdowne Sports Park in Lansdowne, VA!

Today we visited Lansdowne Sports Park in Lansdowne, VA. Lansdowne is located in Western Loudoun County, a planned community near Leesburg, VA north of Route 7. Lansdowne Sports Park is located in the community of Lansdowne on the Potomac. This community gives you country club style with estate homes, single family homes, luxury townhomes and luxury condos. Lansdowne is one of the more wealthy communities in Loudoun County. Lansdowne Sports Park is found near the middle of the community on Kipheart Drive.

The park includes two soccer fields, one softball field, basketball court, tot lot and two picnic pavilions. The tot lot is fenced and gated. It does not have any shade but the equipment is in great shape. Public restrooms are available but a walk from the tot lot.

Great community park with lots to offer its residents!

Next stop western Loudoun County....Nell Boone Park in Purcellville!