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Locust Shade Park in Triangle, VA
Quick answer
Locust Shade Park is a park or outdoor outing in Triangle, VA for toddlers, ages 4 to 6, and ages 7 to 10. Current cost is Free park · paid attractions. Details were checked on July 21, 2026 using the official source from Prince William County Locust Shade Park.
A large free park day with three playgrounds, nature trails, and a pond. Decide before leaving whether you are doing the free park or adding paid mini golf, batting cages, boating, or a program.
- Hours
- Park daily sunrise to sunset, Attraction hours are seasonal
- Admission
- Free playgrounds and trails, Mini golf, batting cages, rentals, and programs cost extra
- Bathrooms
- Portable restroom shown on the official park map
- Parking
- Onsite park parking, Estimated capacity: 80–120 spaces (primary lots serving the listed park attractions)
- Reservations
- Not needed for playgrounds and trails, Rentals and programs book separately
- Stroller friendly
- Yes
- Good for
- Three playgrounds, trails, pond, and seasonal attractions
- Address
- 4701 Locust Shade Dr, Triangle, VA 22172
- Phone
- 703-792-8780
- Planning note
- The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset. Paid attractions follow separate seasonal hours.
What works by age
- Ages 1 to 3 High energy
Toddlers can use the playgrounds and take a short pond or trail walk.
- Ages 4 to 6 High energy
Children can combine playground time with a simple nature search.
- Ages 7 to 10 High energy
Older children can add longer trails or a paid attraction if the family chooses one.
Will this work for your family?
- Best for
- A free park outing that can become a longer day if the family adds one paid attraction.
- Choose something else when
- Choose a smaller park when choosing among several areas and attractions will make the day harder.
- Arrival plan
- Decide before leaving whether the plan is free playgrounds and trails or includes a paid attraction.
- Sibling fit
- Three playgrounds and several outdoor activities give siblings room to choose different favorites.
Do this: Free Park First, One Extra If Wanted
Estimated duration: 60 to 120 minutes
- Start at one playground.
- Take a short trail or pond walk after the first play block.
- Add mini golf, batting cages, or boating only if it fits the budget and current schedule.
Bring: Water, Sun protection, Walking shoes, A set budget for optional attractions
Easy exit: Skip the paid extra and finish at the current playground if the family is ready.
Quick parent answers
Are the Locust Shade playgrounds free?
Yes. The playgrounds and trails do not require admission.
What costs extra?
Mini golf, batting cages, boat rentals, and scheduled programs can cost extra and follow seasonal hours.
What parents are saying
The three playgrounds and trails can fill a free park morning without buying an attraction. Decide before arrival whether mini golf, batting cages, or boat rentals are part of the budget.
Official website for Prince William County Locust Shade Park