Karen Kruschka - Fairfax Prince William Stafford County VA Real Estate Service

Yes, and there are many, many options

Lake Parks and Recreation Association has a boat ramp at the end of Foothill Drive for residents. It provides direct access to the Occoquan Reservoir. A key to the ramp can be obtained at the administration office on Oakwood Drive and there is a one key limit per household.
Boats pwered by more than a 10 hp engine ar prohibited on the reservoir and swimming and water skiing are strictly prohibited,

Lake Ridge Park and Marina Entrance to the park is located at the southern end of Cotton Mill Drive. You can launch your boat for either a daily or seasonal fee. Furthermore, if you don't own a boat you can rent a canoe, paddle boat, jon boat with electric motor or jon boat with oars. Additionally, bait, snacks and life jacket rentals are available.

Lake Ridge Area There are numerous private marina facilities with launch capability as well as two public parks. The Occoquan Regional Park on Route 123 just across the river in Fairfax County has boat launching facilities with direct access to the Potomac River and beyond. Leesylvania State Park on the Potomac River at the end of Neabsco Road in Woodbridge has both storage facilities as well and launching capability for power and sailboats.

I am a Lake Ridge resident and a full time real estate broker with 31 years full time experience. CONTACT ME for assistance with Lake Ridge, Woodbridge or Prince William County real estate.

16 Springfield subdivisions were selected to demonstrate the wide variety of homes that are available to meet the needs of a broad section of the population. One of the main attractions of Springfield is that it projects a genuine sense of a well established, mature community that is not apparent in more recently developed areas. Since Springfield is not an incorporated town or city, its' services are provided by the Fairfax County form of government.

When you click on the subdivision links you will see photos, prices and other pertinent information regarding the particular subdivision.

CARDINAL FOREST CARDINAL FOREST CONDOMINIUMS CHARLESTOWN DAVENTRY GREENTREE VILLAGE KINGS PARK LAKE FOREST

MIDDLE VALLEY NEWINGTON FOREST ORANGE HUNT ESTATES RHYGATE SARATOGA SOUTH RUN FOREST WEST SPRINGFIELD VILLAGE

WESTWATER POINT WINTER FOREST

COMMUTING
Springfield is at the junction of three of the most heavily travelled commuter routes in Northern Virginia, I-95, I-395 and I-495. EASE OF COMMUTING is one of the many factors that contributes to the popularity of Springfield. In our 31 years as Realtors my husband and I have witnessed firsthand the tremendous amount of improvement that has been made and continues to be made. For example, construction will begin pretty soon on HOT LANES on both I-495, I-95 and I-395.

SCHOOLS
Fairfax County is known to have one of the finest public school systems in the country. It is the 13th largest with a $2.2 billion budget, 85.7% pf which is spent on instructional programs. VIEW STATISTICS.

Many realtors either do not list schools for a particular address or they list an incorrect school in their listing. I always check SCHOOL LOCATOR

Four of the high schools are SPRINGFIELD SCHOOLS. You can find more detailed and unbiased information about the entire system can be found at FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SHOPPING
Availability of neighborhood shopping facilities is an important consideration when deciding on a home purchase. There is no question that Springfield has an abundance of shopping centers usually giving homeowners several options convenient to their home. SEE SHOPPING CENTER LOCATIONS. The national and local chains are well represented as well as local retailers such as FISCHER'S HARDWARE. We even have a WHOLE FOODS MARKET in The Old Keene Mill Center at Old Keene Mill and Rolling Roads.

PARKS
Similar to our schools, Fairfax County has an excellent park system that strives to protect the environment and, at the same time, provide a county-wide system to maximize the ability of we citizens to enjoy our favorite recreational activities. Four of the major parks serve the SPRINGFIELD AREA

For county-wide information I recommend you also visit FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKS for a complete list of parks by type, individual park websites and park locators showing lakes, golf courses, rec centers, bike and walking trails, nature trails, boat rentals, equestrian centers, etc.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
One of the very popular annual activities in Springfield is SPRINGFIELD DAYS. Another active community service organization is the ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SPRINGFIELD

SPRINGFIELD AIRPORT Yes, there was a SPRINGFIELD AIRPORT

IN CONCLUSION
Over the past 31 years my husband and I have served many buyers and sellers in Springfield. I doubt there are many real estate brokers with more experience and in-depth knowledge of the community. CONTACT ME at 703-562-1532 or email me if we can assist you with Springfield real estate.

This is the 5th in my series of reports on extinct Northern Virginia airports

At the end of World War II Carl Allen opened the Springfield Airport with a 2,200 foot unpaved runway. In addition to providing refueling and other services he planned to open a flying school to serve the postwar interest in flying by veterans under the GI Bill.

One of the mechanics at the airport was Charlie Kulp, The Flying Farmer of BEALETON VIRGINIA FLYING CIRCUS fame. At age 82 he flew his last barnstorming flight in 2007.

The owner and his wife were killed in an airplane crash in 1951 and the airport was closed.

Although the site borders 1-95 and the Capital Beltway neither of those roads existed in 1951 - President Eisenhower didn't sign the bill authorizing the Interstate Highway System until 1956.

Today, the land is home to the one level ramblers of Springfield Estates.

You may want to visit ABANDONED AND LITTLE KNOWN AIRPORTS - it has information regarding extinct aifields in all 50 states.

MY OTHER EXTINCT NORTHERN VIRGINIA AIRPORTS POSTS

BEACON FIELD AIRPORT GEORGE WASHINGTON AIR JUNCTION

WOODBRIDGE AIRPORT CROSSROADS AIRPORT

ALSO SEE SPRINGFIELD HOMES TOUR

My husband and I have been working as a full time real estate team for 31 years. We have assisted more than 1500 clients buy or sell real estate. We want to put that experience to work for you. Since this is also our home we can brief you on the many interesting places and activities available throughout Northern Virginia. Visit MY WEBSITE or CONTACT ME

Henry Woodhouse purchased 1,500 acres of dairyland in Hybla Valley during the 1920's.

It was his objective to build the largest transatlantic commercial airport in the National Capital Area. There were three runways with the largest being 7.200 feet long as well as moorings for Zeppelins.

Howver, the airport never received the necessary approvals - there is no record of any takeoffs or landings during its' operation.

The land was leased to dairy farmers until 1950 when the Virginia National Guard established an anti-aircraft battery in defense of Washington, D.C. on the site which operated until 1959.

In 1975 the land was sold to Fairfax County for $1.00. It is now HUNTLEY MEADOWS PARK, a major wetlands preserve with over 200 species of birds. The picture at the upper right is a current day view of the park.

OTHER EXTINCT NORTHERN VIRGINIA AIRPORTS

BEACON FIELD AIRPORT WOODBRIDGE AIRPORT

My husband and I have been working as a full time real estate team for 31 years. We have assisted more than 1500 clients buy or sell real estate. We want to put that experience to work for you. Since this is also our home we can brief you on the many interesting places and activities available throughout Northern Virginia. Visit MY WEBSITE or CONTACT ME

This morning's edition of the Potomac News and Manassas Journal-Messenger notified the public that Marines at Marine Corps Base Quantico will be doing explosive training. It will be a five day exercise from February 25 to February 29 during the hours of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Since our windows are closed at this time of the year the impact will be minimal, but you may experience some very minor vibration. If the wind blows to the east the blast will be disbursed out over the Potomac River and hardly noticed.

While some may grumble, I welcome the training that prepares our military to further protect us from forces and ideologies that are intent on harming America.