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Shaded Running Trails in Virginia
Virginia has 70 trails with shade and tree cover in this directory, across 33 cities and towns — Fairfax, Herndon, Richmond, Virginia Beach and 29 more. Tree cover for summer miles, when an exposed path turns into a heat trap.
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Burke Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,844 reviews
County recreational park featuring a fishing lake, picnic areas, a miniature train & playgrounds.
Chesapeake City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,376 reviews
Pine forest featuring open space for dog & skate parks plus an expansive playground & horseshoes.
Oak Grove Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,851 reviews
This 65-acre outdoor activity place has a 1.5-mi. path around a lake, plus benches & a playground.
Bryan Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,563 reviews
Historic Gabriel's Rebellion locale now hosting events, a farmer's market, bird walks & disc golf.
Forest Hill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,578 reviews
Partial wetland area with a historic home, nature trails, wildlife, tennis courts, picnics & events.
Jones Point Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,452 reviews
Site of an 1800s lighthouse, this park offers an interpretive trail, 2 playgrounds & sports fields.
Alum Spring Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,262 reviews
Tranquil park offering shaded walking paths, picnic areas & playgrounds, plus a fitness trail.
Percival's Island Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,148 reviews
Easy river trail for walking, and biking, with bridges and woodland paths.
Van Dyck Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,036 reviews
A shaded walking trail, plus basketball, volleyball & tennis courts, fill this 20-acre park.
Peaks View Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 936 reviews
Tennis courts, multipurpose fields, playgrounds & trails offered in the city's second-largest park.
Lake Smith Lake Lawson Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 891 reviews
42-acre parkland on the lake, offering shady hiking trails, a playground, docks & fishing spots.
Nottoway Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 859 reviews
Spacious community park features sports fields & courts, picnic space & a historic rental estate.
Pen Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 695 reviews
280-acre city park offering a golf course, sports fields, picnic areas & a nature trail.
Montgomery Hall Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 660 reviews
Community park with woodland trails, sports fields, BBQs & a seasonal, outdoor swimming pool.
John Lee Pratt Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 634 reviews
Many soccer fields, tennis courts, disc golf & other options offered in a spacious preserve.
Lake Meade Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 617 reviews
Kid-friendly park featuring walking trails and a dog park plus tennis courts and playground equipment.
Hollins Mill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 610 reviews
Quiet space for walking or biking on a paved trail, plus a waterfall.
Signal Hill Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 596 reviews
Park with basketball and tennis courts, a baseball field, a lazy river pool, and trails.
Chris Greene Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 552 reviews
Relaxed destination featuring a beach as well as a dog park, a playground and picnic tables.
False Cape State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 511 reviews
Pristine maritime forest & coastline not accessible by private car, with biking trails & kayaking.
Royal Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 458 reviews
Paved, dirt and gravel lakeside trail at a family-friendly park featuring basketball courts, tennis courts and playgrounds.
Rady Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 441 reviews
7-acre recreation area featuring woodland, sports fields & a playground, plus an arboretum.
Preddy Creek Trail Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 422 reviews
571-acre recreation area offering miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking & horseback riding.
Stumpy Lake Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 438 reviews
Small park featuring short, easy trails, a kayak launch, and a public restroom.
Deep Creek Lock Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 427 reviews
25 acres of waterfront woods with a canoe launch, volleyball courts, picnic shelters & a play area.
Bay Oaks Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 381 reviews
New, clean park featuring 2 playgrounds and an exercise area, as well as benches.
Constitution Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 390 reviews
Kid-friendly park alongside the South River featuring a playground, a picnic shelter and a riverside trail.
Eastham Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 336 reviews
Tranquil park with three athletic fields, a paved riverside trail & dog park, plus a boat launch.
Powhite Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 352 reviews
City park featuring multi-use trails amid lush green space, plus a parking area.
Read Mountain Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 304 reviews
Forested recreation area with 5 mi. of hiking trails & a summit with panoramic valley views.
North Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 318 reviews
Relaxed space featuring playground, grassy lawn and ball fields, plus a trail for hiking.
W&OD Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 297 reviews
The 45-mile-long W & OD running, biking & skating trail runs from Shirlington to Purcellville.
Bells Mill Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 302 reviews
A former landfill, this park now offers wetlands & meadows with a 2.5-mile trail & picnic areas.
West Neck Creek Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 252 reviews
Unmarked, mostly paved paths at a shady public park with an old house, and a coffee shop nearby.
Olde Izaak Walton Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 250 reviews
21-acre public park featuring a pond with a fishing pier, plus trails & an off-leash dog park.
Bull Run Occoquan Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 224 reviews
Lengthy, riverside forest trail for hiking & horse riding, with remains of Civil War earth forts.
Downtown Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 209 reviews
Grassy city park with a playground, picnic tables & charcoal grill, plus a basketball court.
Baldwin Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 205 reviews
Pet-friendly green space with a tot lot, playground & picnic tables, plus benches & a garden path.
Bald Cypress Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 186 reviews
Serene trail featuring boardwalks through lagoons with bald cypress, Spanish moss & dragonflies.
Runnymede Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 191 reviews
58-acre park offering wooded, natural-surface trails along Sugarland Run & 2 picnic shelters.
Daniels Run Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 190 reviews
Woodland park with a small stream running through it, plus hiking trails & a little playground.
Flora Hill Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 199 reviews
Quiet park with swings, slides, and picnic tables, plus shade trees.
Potomac Crossing Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 178 reviews
Wooded, 8-acre park with a playground, picnic shelter & tables, plus open space & connecting trails.
Matteson Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 170 reviews
Paved trail for biking or running that winds around a golf course and is shaded in spots.
Bren Mar Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 170 reviews
This large, wooded park in a residential area features a playground, a picnic shelter & trails.
James River Park - The Wetlands
4.7 ★★★★★ 162 reviews
Vast wetlands featuring trails, a swampy area and a river.
Rust Nature Sanctuary
4.6 ★★★★★ 161 reviews
Tranquil nature preserve with 68 acres of wooded trails, a charming historic center & a garden.
Fred Crabtree Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 155 reviews
Wooded site with a creek, trails, fields for baseball & soccer plus a school & a swim club.
Trailside Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 143 reviews
Well-shaded picnic area for picnics, along with slides, swings, grill and a skate park.
Eva Walker Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 137 reviews
Large, grassy park featuring picnic areas, a basketball court, play equipment & a walking path.
Bruin Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 145 reviews
Compact neighborhood park with basketball & tennis courts, a baseball diamond & a play structure.
Larus Park Trailhead, South
4.6 ★★★★★ 121 reviews
Kid-friendly greenery featuring hiking trails (some of which are dog-friendly) and a creek.
Warrenton Branch Greenway
4.8 ★★★★★ 112 reviews
Paved trail perfect for walks and exercise, plus a dog park where pups can roam.
Chatham Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 114 reviews
Peaceful park featuring a walking trail that circles a pond and lake.
Fairfax Villa Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 96 reviews
This large wooded park in a residential area offers walking/biking/hiking trails & wildlife.
Southside Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 82 reviews
Picnic-friendly park including ball fields, a stream, a playground and a basketball court.
Shamokin Springs Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 72 reviews
Short loop trail traversing woodland and featuring small streams.
Moorefield Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 77 reviews
Lush neighborhood spot with plenty of open space & walking trails, plus a dog park.
Rockland Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring hiking trails, a playground and disc golf.
Monticello Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 65 reviews
Wooded, creek-filled, compact park, popular with dog-walkers and bird-watchers.
Folly Lick Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 64 reviews
Wooded park featuring paved and unpaved trails for hikers, dog walkers and runners, plus a creek.
East Blake Lane Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 42 reviews
Heavily wooded park offering a walking trail with a creek, footbridges & natural scenery.
Difficult Run Stream Valley Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
Greenway featuring a dirt trail for horseback riding & hiking along a wooded creek bed.
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- Fairfax
- Herndon
- Richmond
- Virginia Beach
- Alexandria
- Chesapeake
- Charlottesville
- Fredericksburg
- Leesburg
- Suffolk
- Vienna
- Warrenton
- Front Royal
- Lynchburg
- Waynesboro
- Arlington
- Christiansburg
- Clifton
- Colonial Heights
- Fairfax Station
- Fort Lee
- Hampton
- Madison Heights
- Manassas
- Manassas Park
- Newport News
- Norfolk
- Oakton
- Reston
- Roanoke
- Staunton
- Williamsburg
- Wintergreen Resort
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