43546 Partlow Road
Ashburn, VA (map it)
Ashburn (aka Dinosaur) Park made it onto About.com’s best playgrounds in Virginia list. Who knew we were so lucky?
This playground holds a special spot in our hearts as it is one of the first places we visited when Peter was trying to sell me on the prospect of a move here so he could take a job in Ashburn. So, yes, we were the fools who drove straight from the cross country red eye to the playground on a cold, snowy day in February and suggested to our 15 month old that it might be fun to play while we waited for the rest of Loudoun County to wake up… and yes, he did play, and the park did impress me, and we did move to Virginia. My husband is a wise, wise man who knows me well.
My only complaint about this playground is that it might be a tad too big. It’s so big that independent preschoolers can accidentally wander out of sight… This is not an issue if you are only chasing one kid or have kids who listen all the same or if you don’t plan on letting down your guard. And, perhaps more to the point, it is not something that bothers the kids.
Its a fun, well shaded place to play year round, plus the last time I checked the porta potties were pretty well maintained.
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I came across your blog as I read about your blueberry picking adventure (I have been there last year and loved it). I live in Ashburn and had no idea about this playground! Thanks for sharing. My 14th month old girl will have a ball.
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Thanks for the great info–went there today–what a great place to play!
Love this park, the kids have a blast every time we go, which is all the time.
I learned about this park about a year after I began to nanny for a 3 year old. The park is very well hidden. It is HUGE, so you need to be sure to keep an eye on your child! But it is very well shaded, so you can spend a long time there. There is so much to do!!
Does this park have covered picnic tables & bathroom facilities? Do they allow birthday parties?
It has been a while, but I believe there are a couple picnic tables in and around the gazebo in the middle of the park. There is also a port o potty or two. Check with the county re bday party rental.