Community Corner
Patch Picks: Best Parks in the Area
Manassas has lots of hot spots for recreational activities. Check out our list for fun and relaxing places to play tennis, walk your dog, or have a picnic.
- Signal Hill Park – This park has lots to do. There are multi-purpose fields for soccer, baseball and football, a playground, pavilion for parties, grills, ponds, and room for riding bikes and jogging. It’s open until dusk every day and includes access to a water park in the summer. It is located on Signal View Drive right off of Manassas Drive.
- Nelson Park – Famous for weddings, this lovely area in Manassas is seated right on Grant Avenue where Rte. 234 meets the fork in the road. The park features a gazebo and beautiful fountain, which are its main attractions.
- Byrd Park – This laidback park contains a pavilion used for picnics and also has grills for the community to use. Reservations must be made. The park includes basketball courts, roller hockey space, a playground and softball fields. It is located on Calvary Lane.
- Jennie Dean Park – Spacious and peaceful, Jennie Dean Park boasts basketball courts, tennis courts, walking trails, a playground and more. The Boys & Girls Club rests right in its heart, a highlight of Manassas activity. It sits on Wellington Road right behind Jennie Dean Elementary.
- Old Town Skate Park – This is the hottest spot for skaters. It is reserved solely for skateboarders and people who love to roller blade. It’s open during daylight hours only and is unsupervised. It is located right on Prince William Street behind Osbourn High School.
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