George Washington Grist Mill Park
The Equipment
The large playground is a short walk from the parking lot. There are a few benches and picnic tables scattered with lots of open space for throwing a ball or playing tag. The area has a few trees, but it still gets hot on some of the equipment. While its size and variety of equipment is vast, it lacks swings. Usually playgrounds have swings and there is obviously plenty of space to put some in. Nonetheless, my child loves peeking through the nooks and crannies of the structures and whizzing down slides. There are nearly a dozen slides! You’re adventurer can choose from straight, twisty, tunnel, and triple bumpy slides. There’s also a suspension bridge and a rock mountain.
The Scene
Grist Mill Park is 75 acres of outdoor enjoyment. The parking lot is packed during weekends in the spring and summer, mainly with the Gunston Soccer League. There are athletic fields for soccer, softball, baseball and football with some areas offering stadium seating along with two full size basketball courts. The perimeter of the park has hiking and biking trails that bypass a dog park. Once the site of a former farm lane, it also contained an overseer’s house and slave dwellings.
Age Recommendation
The playground is geared for ages 5 to 12; however most kids can enjoy this vast space.
Restrooms
There is no water fountain on site and restrooms consist of port-a-potties.
Review by Kathleen Molloy.,
,
All ages,
,
