Playgrounds Near Centreville, South Riding, Clifton & Aldie: Restrooms, Pavilions & Ages
Every public playground we could find in our 11 ZIP codes, with the three things parents ask first: Is there a bathroom? Is there shade or a pavilion? Is it right for my kid's age?
Which playgrounds near Centreville and South Riding have restrooms? The public playgrounds with restrooms are Hal & Berni Hanson Regional Park in Aldie, Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville, Burke Lake Park in Fairfax Station, Catharpin Recreational Park in Catharpin and Braddock Park in Clifton (seasonal). Meadow Glen Park in Aldie has a portable toilet. Smaller neighborhood parks like Clifton Town Park, Centre Ridge North Park and Corner Hall Park have no restrooms, so plan a stop before you go.
Age limits: None of these parks post a minimum or maximum age online. Most newer playgrounds have a smaller structure for ages 2 to 5 and a bigger one for ages 5 to 12, with the age range posted on a sign at each structure.
⛺ Best for a party or playdate: Hanson Park and Burke Lake (big reservable pavilions)
♿ Most inclusive: Hanson Park (rubber surfacing and inclusive play features)
🚂 Most charming: Clifton Town Park (train-themed, then walk to Main Street for a treat)
👶 Best for toddlers: Corner Hall Park tot lot in Aldie, Centre Ridge North Park in Centreville
📋 Quick Chart: Restrooms, Pavilions & Ages
Swipe sideways on your phone to see every column. “Not listed” means the county doesn't list one; “Not posted” means no age range is published online.
| Playground | Town / ZIP | 🚻 Restrooms | ⛺ Pavilion | 👶 Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanson Regional Park | Aldie 20105 | Yes | Yes, several | All ages |
| Bull Run Regional Park | Centreville 20121 | Yes | Yes, rentable | All ages |
| Burke Lake Park (Shelter C) | Fairfax Station 22039 | Yes (seasonal) | Yes, Shelter C | All ages |
| Catharpin Recreational Park | Catharpin 20143 | Yes | No (shaded seating) | Not posted |
| Braddock Park | Clifton 20124 | Yes (seasonal) | Yes, rentable | Not posted |
| Meadow Glen Park | Aldie 20105 | Portable only | Yes, rentable | Not posted |
| Dulles South Rec Center | South Riding 20152 | Inside, open hours | Check county | Not posted |
| Clifton Town Park | Clifton 20124 | No | Gazebo | All ages |
| Centre Ridge North Park | Centreville 20121 | No | No | Not posted |
| Arrowhead Park | Centreville 20120 | Not listed | Not listed | Not posted |
| Corner Hall Park | Aldie 20105 | Not listed | Not listed | Tot lot |
🚧 Closed for Renovation This Fall
Fairfax County is rebuilding several playgrounds, and each one is closed for the whole project. Three are in our area:
• Burke Lake Park, Shelter A playground: September to December 2026
• Burke Lake Park, Ice Cream Parlor playground: September 2026 to February 2027
• Cub Run Stream Valley Park playground (Centreville): October to December 2026
Dates can shift with weather. County renovation update →
🌳 Centreville Playgrounds (20120, 20121, 20122)
🌳 Centreville
Centreville has one big destination park and a few small county playgrounds. Most other Centreville playgrounds belong to HOAs (see below).
Bull Run Regional Park Centreville 20121
📍 7700 Bull Run Dr., Centreville, VA 20121 • 💵 Free for residents of NOVA Parks member areas, including Fairfax and Loudoun; other visitors pay a per-car fee on weekends and holidays, March to October • Park page →
Our area's biggest public playground spot. NOVA Parks describes two large playgrounds for kids of all ages, including one near the camp store with multiple slides and levels, a rock climbing board and a large swing set. Open sunrise to sunset, year-round. Shade at the playground is limited, so bring hats in summer.
Centre Ridge North Park Centreville 20121
📍 Field Encampment Rd. & St. Germain Dr., Centreville, VA 20121 • 💵 Free • Park details →
A small county playground next to a big grassy field and a basketball court, with a parking lot. Little to no shade. A good quick stop for preschoolers.
Arrowhead Park Centreville 20120
📍 5200 Arrowhead Park Dr., Centreville, VA 20120 • 💵 Free • Park details →
Best known for its turf soccer fields, this county park also has a playground past the fields, plus a short trail loop. On busy game nights, parking fills fast.
Cub Run Stream Valley Park Centreville 20120
📍 Centreville, VA 20120 (stream valley park off Stillfield Pl.) • 💵 Free
A long wooded stream valley park with trails that connect neighborhoods. Its playground is being rebuilt this fall.
🚧 Playground closed for renovation, October to December 2026.
💡 Parent tip: Bull Run is in Centreville but run by NOVA Parks, not Fairfax County. Prince William County residents pay the weekend entry fee there.
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🚂 Clifton & Fairfax Station Playgrounds (20124, 22039)
🚂 Clifton & Fairfax Station
From a storybook town park to a lakeside giant.
Burke Lake Park Fairfax Station 22039
📍 7315 Ox Rd., Fairfax Station, VA 22039 • 💵 Free for Fairfax County residents; non-residents pay an entry fee on weekends and holidays, April to late October • Park page →
Burke Lake has four playgrounds: by Shelter A, by Shelter C, by the Ice Cream Parlor, and one in the campground for campers only. The county says every playground is close to a restroom. The Ice Cream Parlor and parking lot restrooms are open year-round; the Shelter C restroom is seasonal (late March to late November). Shelters A, B and C seat about 192 each, with electricity and grills, and can be reserved. Open sunrise to sunset.
🚧 This fall, only the Shelter C playground is open to the public. Shelter A and Ice Cream Parlor playgrounds are closed for renovation.
Clifton Town Park Clifton 20124
📍 7154 Main St., Clifton, VA 20124 (entrance on Chapel St., behind Clifton Baptist Church) • 💵 Free • Park details →
A shady, train-themed playground in historic Clifton with several play structures, baby swings and big-kid swings, a seesaw, a basketball court and open grass. Park on Main Street or by the red caboose. There's no restroom, so plan a stop at a Main Street cafe.
Braddock Park Clifton 20124
📍 13451 Braddock Rd., Clifton, VA 20124 • 💵 Free • Shelter & map →
A big county sports park with ball fields and a playground shown on the county park map. The reservable shelter has about 8 tables and a grill, with no electricity. The seasonal restrooms are by the softball fields.
💡 Parent tip: Pair Clifton Town Park with a walk down Main Street and a stop at the caboose. It's one of the prettiest playground mornings in Fairfax County.
⛺ Aldie, Stone Ridge & South Riding Playgrounds (20105, 20152)
⛺ Aldie, Stone Ridge & South Riding
Loudoun County runs these public playgrounds. Most other South Riding and Stone Ridge playgrounds belong to the HOAs.
Hal & Berni Hanson Regional Park Aldie 20105
📍 22831 Hanson Park Dr., Aldie, VA 20105 • 💵 Free • Hanson Park →
Our area's best all-around playground park: two playgrounds with rubber surfacing, inclusive play features, a splash pad (summer only), a skate plaza, ponds and paved paths. Pavilion 1, next to the splash pad and playground, has 8 tables, electricity and a grill and is served by a restroom building.
Meadow Glen Park Aldie 20105
📍 41574 Conejo Way, Aldie, VA 20105 • 💵 Free • County page →
A 14-acre neighborhood park with a small playground, a pond, paved walking paths and a play field. The play structure has little shade, but the pavilion does. No grills or electricity at the pavilion. Open dawn to dusk.
Corner Hall Park (Kirkpatrick West) Aldie 20105
📍 41381 Gardenia Dr., Aldie, VA 20105 • 💵 Free • County page →
A small county park with a tot lot, a large athletic field and free parking. Best for toddlers and preschoolers. Open dawn to dusk.
Dulles South Recreation & Community Center grounds South Riding 20152
📍 24950 Riding Center Dr., South Riding, VA 20152 • 💵 Free
The county grounds around the rec center include a playground, play fields and the Dulles South Skate Park. Restrooms are inside the building when it's open.
💡 Parent tip: Hanson Park's Pavilion 1 isn't rentable from late May to early September, but it's still a great shady spot for a picnic next to the playground.
ℹ No playground listed: Conklin Community Park in South Riding (bike trail, courts, restrooms), Goshen Corner Park in Stone Ridge (basketball and pickleball) and Byrne's Ridge Park (ball fields) don't list a playground on the county website.
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💦 Catharpin & Middleburg (20143, 20117, 20118)
💦 Catharpin & Middleburg
One great playground just south of Centreville, and a note for our Middleburg families.
Catharpin Recreational Park Catharpin 20143
📍 12500 Kyle Wilson Way, Catharpin, VA 20143 • 💵 Free • Park page →
A 7,200-square-foot playground opened in 2021 with swings, climbing bars, two large slides, a bridge, musical instruments, ShadowPlay panels and a spinning wave seat. The splashground next door is open in summer.
Mickie Gordon Memorial Park Middleburg 20117
📍 23229 Carters Farm Ln., Middleburg, VA 20117 • 💵 Free • County page →
Middleburg's county park has restrooms, a rentable pavilion, picnic tables, grills, a fishing pond and lots of fields, but the county doesn't list a playground. We didn't find a public playground in Middleburg. Know one? Please tell us!
🏠 Neighborhood (HOA) & School Playgrounds
🚗 Just Outside Our ZIP Codes
Worth the short drive.
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park Chantilly 20151
📍 5040 Walney Rd., Chantilly, VA 20151 • 💵 Free • Playground page →
Two free playgrounds by the ball fields, plus a nature center, trails and ponds. Minutes from Centreville.
Popes Head Park Fairfax 22030
📍 5600 Quiet Brook Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030 • 💵 Free
A neighborhood county playground with a basketball court, an easy drive from Clifton.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which playgrounds near Centreville have restrooms?
Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville has restrooms near its playgrounds. Nearby, Burke Lake Park in Fairfax Station, Braddock Park in Clifton (seasonal) and Catharpin Recreational Park in Catharpin also have restrooms. Small parks like Centre Ridge North Park and Clifton Town Park do not.
Which playgrounds near South Riding have restrooms?
Hal & Berni Hanson Regional Park in Aldie has restroom buildings near its playgrounds. The Dulles South Recreation & Community Center has restrooms inside during open hours. Meadow Glen Park in Aldie has a portable toilet. South Riding's HOA tot lots don't have restrooms.
Which playgrounds have a pavilion I can reserve for a party?
Hanson Regional Park and Meadow Glen Park in Aldie (through Loudoun County), Burke Lake Park and Braddock Park (through the Fairfax County Park Authority), and Bull Run Regional Park (through NOVA Parks) all rent pavilions or shelters near a playground.
Do local playgrounds have age limits?
We didn't find a posted age limit for any public playground in our area. Many play structures have a sign with a recommended age, usually 2 to 5 or 5 to 12. Follow the sign on each structure and supervise young children.
Can my kids play at a school playground on weekends?
In Fairfax County, yes. School playgrounds are open to the public from dawn to dusk when school isn't in session and the grounds aren't booked. Restrooms aren't available.
Which playgrounds are closed right now?
This fall, Fairfax County is renovating the Shelter A playground (through December 2026) and Ice Cream Parlor playground (through February 2027) at Burke Lake Park, and the Cub Run Stream Valley Park playground in Centreville (October to December 2026).
Do I have to pay to visit a playground?
Neighborhood and county park playgrounds are free. Bull Run Regional Park charges a per-car fee on weekends and holidays from March to October for visitors from outside NOVA Parks member jurisdictions, and Burke Lake Park charges non-Fairfax County residents on weekends and holidays from April to late October.
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