Despite taking up nearly 60 acres, Alexandrians seem to consider Ben Brenman Park something of a hidden gem. Slightly off the beaten path, this park welcomes mostly families and couples for relaxing afternoons. It's named for Colonel Ben Brenman, a late U.S. Army official who stayed active in Alexandria for more than three decades and played a role in acquiring the acreage for the park. The name is fitting, since Ben Brenman Park sits on the former site of a U.S. Army base.
But you won't see many indicators of its military past at the park. Instead, you'll find picnic benches and a pavilion, walking paths, athletic fields, and a playground. There's also a pond and an amphitheatre, as well as a fenced-in dog park where pooches can run free with new friends.
Ben Brenman Park
4800 Brenman Park Drive
Alexandria, VA 22304
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