In 2012, Jones Point Park completed a radical makeover—one seven years in the making. Initiated by its owning agency the National Park Service, this seven-year endeavor began with a push for a park that not only incorporated public input, but also made little impact on the environment. What the agency unveiled in 2012 was a 65-acre park that did just that, with the same unique fixtures that always drew locals to the park.
That includes the historic lighthouse perched on the water's edge. It also encompasses a small playground fit for younger and older children alike. But now the park also boasts basketball courts, running trails, and picnic tables. If you take a stroll around the park's walking trail, you can stop along the way to learn tidbits about its past described on historical markers.
Jones Point Park
125 Jones Point Drive
Alexandria, VA 22314
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