Bren Mar Park

Bren Mar Park is a 32.4-acre local park located in Alexandria, Virginia. Situated west of Interstate 395 along Edsall Road, the park is surrounded by residential communities including Overlook, Bren Mar, Jefferson Green, and the Ridges at Edsall.

The park offers a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for local residents. It features both active and passive recreation areas, catering to different interests and age groups. The landscape includes open green spaces as well as wooded areas, providing a mix of natural environments.

Bren Mar Park contains several trails, including natural surface trails and an asphalt trail that connects to the larger stream valley trail network in Turkeycock Run Stream Valley Park. These trails offer opportunities for walking, jogging, and nature observation.

The park's development has occurred over time, with various parcels acquired between 1959 and 2017. The most recent addition of a one-acre parcel in 2017 brought the park to its current size. The park's master plan aims to optimize the locations of approved facilities while maintaining the park's character.

Visitors to Bren Mar Park can enjoy facilities such as a playground, a small picnic shelter, and a parking area. The park is open from dawn to dusk daily, allowing community members to utilize its amenities throughout the day.