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Our Special Harbor and Chessie's Big Backyard in Alexandria, VA
Free accessible spray park, trail, and playground at Franconia Park with capacity limits and a quieter splash area for younger kids.
- Hours
- Summer sessions, 9:30 AM to 5 PM
- Admission
- Free, Group reservations $7 to $12
- Bathrooms
- Yes, Franconia Rec Center
- Parking
- Free park lot
- Reservations
- First come first served, Capacity limited
- Stroller friendly
- Yes
- Good for
- All ages · Alexandria, VA