Outdoors with Children in Fair Lakes, VA

Fair Lakes, VA is a great place to raise children. Our neighborhood is adjacent to Fair Lakes Shopping Center. The location of our townhouse is super convenient. It is close to 24 hour Wal-Mart, the doctor's office and The Emergency room. Our townhouse is located in a school district with excellent public schools. It is 3 minutes away from a day care center and so much more.

 

We love the outdoors and even though we spend a lot of time in our 4 bedroom 3.5 bathroom townhouse (now for sale), we go and play outside.

Green's of Fair Lakes playground



We spend a fair share on the playground, basketball and tennis courts in our neighborhood. They are always clean and well maintained. It is fun to meet with the other little friends and parents.

the neighborhood playground



 the neighborhood tennis court

 the neighborhood basket court

 



We like to walk and ride bicycle. We go around the lakes. Fair Lakes, VA is very green, quiet and beautiful. There are many people walking as well. It is nice to get to know the other regular walkers, runners, dog owners and greet and chit chat with them.

 

 

Another favorite activity in our family is reading. We have many favorite books. An all time favorite is Tough Boris by Mem Fox. It is so funny to see tiny toddler repeat dozens of times "tough, tough". We often go the nearby Barnes and Nobles, Fair Lakes, VA. It is fun to let her choose a book, to find one that she recognizes or simply to listen somebody else read a book.

 

 

We like to do picnics. We pack a blanket, water and snacks and go to the nearby  Meadowlark Gardens or Wolf Trap. This has proven to be an quick easy and fun filled activity.

 



 

 

 

Frying Pan park is a frequent place for us to visit especially since it is less than 10 minutes away from our townhouse. We like the carousel, looking at lambs, peacocks, cows and horses, and even taking a hay ride.

 

 

Not to miss the Fairfax County annual fair. It is held at the Government center which is five minutes away. It is "a must" for children of all ages. Last year our daughter got to ride a pony. How about that!?

 

 

 

Oak Marr Rec center is a 10 minutes away and we love it for the mini golf and the indoor swimming pool. Yes, we love swimming and winter hasn't stopped us from practicing.

 



 

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Happy House-hunting!

P & G

 

p.s. If interested in our home, please contact Matt Revell at 703-909-4544.