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Jones Point Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,452 Google reviews · Running trail in Alexandria, Virginia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Jones Point Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Site of an 1800s lighthouse, this park offers an interpretive trail, 2 playgrounds & sports fields.
What runners say about Jones Point Park
“The views are beautiful, I absolutely love this park, and there’s also a restroom available, which is a big plus.”
“Vernon Trail, fishing, shaded benches, basketball, field for picnics, and I didn't get to the north side.”
This is one of my favorite chill out spots right on the water. There's something to do for everyone. Got kids? There's a basketball court, blacktop, and playground. Nice trails. Beautiful views of DC (you can see the Washington Monument) and the National Harbor. Need shade? Stay under the bridge. Like to fish?
Parking is limited. You have access to Old Time from there by walking about 1 mile. Beautiful sightseeings, nature, and history in one place. You can also access the ramp to cross the Woodrow Wilson Bridge by foot or bike towards Maryland. Restrooms available.
A little of a lot of activities in a beautiful and well-managed national park! Historic placards, playground, Mt. Vernon Trail, fishing, shaded benches, basketball, field for picnics, and I didn't get to the north side. It's compact so great for an afternoon away, but without the travel time from D.C.
Great park right on the waterfront of significant historic interest. There are restrooms, basketball courts, kids playgrounds and lots of walking trails. Don't forget to visit the lighthouse.
Trail conditions & character
“There is a child's playground, restrooms, a water faucet that even has a low bowl for pups, a basketball area and plenty of parking.”
“The views are beautiful, I absolutely love this park, and there’s also a restroom available, which is a big plus.”
“There is a child's playground, restrooms, a water faucet that even has a low bowl for pups, a basketball area and plenty of parking.”
“Vernon Trail, fishing, shaded benches, basketball, field for picnics, and I didn't get to the north side.”
“If your skateboarding or rollerskating or in-line skating, bring a leaf blower or a broom because sometimes there’s asphalt crumbs our mulch that gets spread around”
“Our dogs love it and are so tired after exploring.”
Plan your run at Jones Point Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitenps.gov
- Phone(703) 289-2500
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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