Holmes Run Stream Valley Park

3437 Charleson St, Annandale, VA 22003, USA

Address:	3437 Charleson St, Annandale, VA 22003, USA
Phone:	+1 703-324-8702
Site:	fairfaxcounty.gov
Rating:	4.1

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Reviews 9

Maurice Skinner

It is a typical stream bed park, deeded to the county to preserve separation green spaces between development. A natural refuge for urban wildlife, naturalists can spot owls, foxes, deer, occasional skunks and opossums. Raccoons thrive, but are cleverly invisible. This stream bed park provides trails that connect communities through Mason district and annandale affording bike riders, walkers and joggers a straight and short passage bypassing the meandering developments and vehicle traffic patterns. Sometimes, faster than drivers in cars. Be prepared in wet weather as the streambed fills and flows, and the stepping stones you used last week might be beneath the waterline. Fairfax county parks are closed dusk to dawn unless otherwise posted, so, nighttime and twilight hikers can become trespassers as the civil sunset passes.

Chad Weinberg

This is a really nice park, providing a pleasant woodsy, streamside walking, running, or biking experience. The path is well-paved and easy to traverse, with a nice variety of landscapes and flora. The one drawback is the smell of the water, which can at times have a very strong "sewer-like" odor. Also a disappointment is the lack of wildlife. Aside from the sparrows and other small birds, I have seen only a few ducks. The fish in the stream are usually very small. This is a natural area that – although picturesque – has been badly affected by the urbanization all around it. But still, I am glad it is there and I look forward to my next visit.

Ed Skinner

It is a park. If you are looking for some greenspace amongst the urban sprawl, this is one of the many Fairfax County Public Parks. So, as parks go, this one is good. Along the stream, the trails open upon recreation areas and features. Most trails have been improved with pavers, concrete and mcadam surfaces. There are splinter trails that are unpaved. Hikers beware, because the Unofficial green leaf plants of Virginia (Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac) thrive in this stream-bed park.

Matthew Coleman

Great for walks, gravel paths were well kept. LOTS of poison ivy! If you bring kids keep them aware of the plants.

Joaquin Bueno

Great park for a bike ride or a stroll.

aslan leonberger

We love hiking here!

Mariana Gesto

Beautiful park.

Paul S.

Great bike rut

Don McNair

No trails