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Nottoway Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 859 Google reviews · Running trail in Vienna, Virginia · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Nottoway 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.

PavedShadedDog-friendlyStroller / ADATrailhead parkingQuiet

Spacious community park features sports fields & courts, picnic space & a historic rental estate.

What runners say about Nottoway Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (859 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“Otherwise, this park is very clean with a few tennis courts, and parking lots.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions
🌾 quiet & peaceful 9 mentions

“Pretty and quiet nonetheless.”

👟 good for all levels 3 mentions

“👨‍👩‍👧 Family-Friendly Spaces Nottoway Park is very family-oriented and perfect for kids of all ages.”

Big park that has a lot to offer. Decent trails with tall tress. Some exercise equipments are available along the trail.

★★★★★ — Keith , May 2022

"Disclaimer: I’m biased — I just really enjoy this park" 🌳 Nottoway Park – A Peaceful Retreat in the Heart of Vienna Nottoway Park is one of the most versatile and welcoming parks in Fairfax County.

★★★★★ — Ravi , May 2026

This place is located close to Vienna Metro station. The park consists of two baseball diamonds and two softball fields. This park also rest rooms and picnic shelters with kids place area. The park have artificial turf for soccer. Sand volleyball and tennis courts.

★★★★★ — Pavan , May 2019

This park is more for recreational. The trails are not all paved, and the sections that are wooded is not always clear. It often has fallen tree/branches. I which the trail around this park is entirely paved. Otherwise, this park is very clean with a few tennis courts, and parking lots.

★★★★☆ — Tilly , Nov 2019

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 8 mentions

“Pretty and quiet nonetheless.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 5 mentions

“Ballfields, basketball courts, coop gardens, concerts in the summer, playground, wooded area for walks with the deer.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“Great place to walk your dog on the trails that stretch all around the park.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Nice selection of sports fields and good parking, along with very good kid friendly playgrounds but is a relatively busy area.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“The trails are not all paved, and the sections that are wooded is not always clear.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Nottoway 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 — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitefairfaxcounty.gov
  • Phone+1 703-324-8702
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 am–7 pm
Tuesday 7 am–7 pm
Wednesday 7 am–7 pm
Thursday 7 am–7 pm
Friday 7 am–7 pm
Saturday 7 am–7 pm
Sunday 7 am–7 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Nottoway Park

9537 Courthouse Rd, Vienna, VA 22181

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.