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Mason District Park playground, restroom, and family guide
Quick answer
Mason District Park is a park or outdoor outing in Annandale, VA for toddlers, ages 4 to 6, and ages 7 to 10. Admission is free.
A free Annandale park with a playground, tot lot, permanent restroom, fields, natural area, hiking trail, tennis courts, and summer children's entertainment.
- Hours
- Park grounds open sunrise to sunset daily
- Admission
- Free general park visit, Shelter and amphitheater reservations cost extra
- Bathrooms
- Permanent restroom shown on the official park map
- Parking
- Multiple free park lots, About 120 to 160 marked spaces estimated from Google Maps in July 2026, Estimated capacity: 120–160 spaces (primary marked park lots near the playground and amphitheater)
- Reservations
- No reservation for playground, tot lot, trail, or fields, Picnic shelters and amphitheater reserve separately
- Stroller friendly
- Yes
- Good for
- Ages 2-10 · Annandale, VA
- Address
- 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003
- Phone
- 703-941-1730
- Planning note
- Fairfax County Park Authority says park grounds are open sunrise to sunset daily. Summer entertainment and reserved facilities can change crowd and parking conditions.
What works by age
- Ages 1 to 3 High energy
Playground equipment and open space support a short active visit.
- Ages 4 to 6 High energy
Children can combine playground circuits with running or a simple field game.
- Ages 7 to 10 High energy
Older children can add courts, fields, or a longer park loop.
Will this work for your family?
- Best for
- A free Annandale park outing with a playground, tot lot, permanent restroom, fields, and room to spread out.
- Choose something else when
- Choose another park during a major concert or sports event if busy lots will make arrival stressful.
- Arrival plan
- Check the summer entertainment and field schedule, then use the lot nearest the playground and tot lot. General park areas are open sunrise to sunset.
- Sibling fit
- Playgrounds and open fields give siblings an easy shared start and separate activity choices.
Do this: Playground and Field Challenge
Estimated duration: 60 to 90 minutes
- Start at the playground and let each child choose two things to do.
- Move to an open area for a race, ball toss, or follow the leader game.
- Return for one final playground choice before water and the walk back.
Bring: Water, Sun protection, A ball if useful, A snack
Easy exit: Skip the field game, finish one playground favorite, and wrap up for lunch or the next errand.
Quick parent answers
Why can parking be busier at Mason District Park?
Summer children's shows, evening concerts, sports, and reserved picnic areas can draw more visitors than an ordinary playground day.
Does Mason District Park have a restroom?
Yes. The official Fairfax County park map marks a permanent restroom near the picnic, playground, shelter, and amphitheater area.
Does the park work for mixed ages?
Yes. Families can combine the playground and tot lot with fields, tennis courts, or a short trail.
Do families need a reservation?
No reservation is needed for an ordinary playground, tot lot, trail, or field visit. Picnic shelters and the amphitheater are reserved separately.
Before you go
Free playground and tot lot visit
Mason District Park is a free general park outing at 6621 Columbia Pike in Annandale. The official park page lists a playground and tot lot, playing fields, a large natural area, a hiking trail, tennis courts, reservable picnic areas and shelters, a refreshment stand, and an amphitheater. Start with the playground and tot lot instead of promising every activity.
Park hours and reservation boundary
Fairfax County Park Authority says park grounds are open sunrise to sunset daily. Families do not need a reservation for an ordinary playground, tot lot, trail, tennis, or field visit. Picnic shelters and the amphitheater have separate reservation rules and fees, so a reserved area is not proof that the whole park is unavailable.
Permanent restroom and parking
The official Fairfax County park map marks a permanent restroom near the picnic, playground, shelter, and amphitheater area. The county does not publish a parking-space count. A July 2026 Google Maps satellite review found about 120 to 160 marked spaces across the primary park lots, but that estimate is not an official capacity and event or sports use can reduce availability.
Summer entertainment changes the crowd plan
The park hosts the free Arts in the Parks children's entertainment series on Saturday mornings during summer and the Spotlight by Starlight series. Those shows, sports, and reserved picnic areas can create a different parking and noise pattern from an ordinary playground visit. Check the current program calendar when the amphitheater is part of the plan.
Simple mixed age plan
Begin at the playground and tot lot, use the permanent restroom before moving farther away, then add one short field game or trail segment. Older children can use fields or tennis courts while younger children repeat the playground, but adults should choose one meeting point before the family splits.
What parents are saying
Use the playground and tot lot for the simple plan, then add a field or short trail only if the kids still have energy. The permanent restroom helps, while free Saturday children's shows, evening concerts, sports, and shelter reservations can make the lots busier.
Parent questions
What are Mason District Park's hours?
Fairfax County Park Authority says park grounds are open sunrise to sunset daily.
Is Mason District Park free?
Yes. General park, playground, tot lot, trail, field, and tennis access is free. Reserved picnic and amphitheater use has separate fees.
Does Mason District Park have a restroom?
Yes. The official park map marks a permanent restroom near the main picnic, playground, shelter, and amphitheater area.
What play areas does Mason District Park have?
The official page lists a playground and tot lot, plus fields, tennis courts, a hiking trail, natural area, picnic facilities, and an amphitheater.
How many parking spaces are at Mason District Park?
Fairfax County does not publish a count. A July 2026 Google Maps satellite estimate found about 120 to 160 marked spaces across the primary park lots.
When is parking likely to be busier?
Summer children's shows, evening concerts, sports, and reserved picnic areas can draw more visitors than an ordinary playground day.
Do families need a reservation?
No reservation is needed for an ordinary family park visit. Picnic shelters and the amphitheater are reserved separately.