About Springfield's Kings Park

It won't be too many more weeks before the leaves will begin to change colors and then they're on the ground. If your rake looks like the one above you may want to consider an investment in a new one.

Fall is an especially colorful time of the year. If you are fortunate enough to live in subdivisions such as Kings Park, Orange Hunt Estates, Daventry, Saratoga and Newington Forest you don't have to travel far to enjoy the vibrant Fall colors - they are all around you.

It's the time of years when kids and dogs love to run through a pile of leaves or the family visits a pumpkin patch. Hayrides and Halloween parties are great Fall activities.

However, back to the real world - leaf raking. We have a perfectly good and powerful leaf blower which my husband refuses to use. He enjoys raking the leaves onto an old sheet and hauling them off to the woods behind our home. For a new rake, though

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If you have a rake, but need to buy a yard with leaves so you can enjoy the season contact Karen and Art by Email or call us at 703-562-1532. Put our record of customer service, real estate experience and state-of-the-art technology to work for you in Alexandria, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Prince William County, Stafford County or the entire Northern Virginia Area.

Kings Park, located just west of the Capital Beltway (I-495) off Braddock Road, is a popular community of 1,100 homes that were built in the 60s. There are five basic models - two colonials, one split foyer, one cape cod and one rambler. They are Richmarr homes who was the one of the premier Springfield developer/builders during the period. Of course, over time, many of the homes have been refurbished and had additions added. This gives the community a uniqueness and character that can only be developed over a rather lengthy period of tine.

Metrobus Route 17 operates in Kings Park with service to the Pentagon Bus Terminal

George Mason University is a few miles west on Braddock Road.

Kings Park is in the Lake Braddock Secondary School Pyramid

There are two outstanding recreational facilities very close to Kings Park.

• AUDREY MOORE REC CENTER in WAKEFIELD PARK with its year round pool plus a myriad of other sports and activities.
• LAKE ACCOTINK PARK Its' 493 acres include a 55-acre lake with boating, fishing, hiking, miniature golf, a carousel, snack bar, tour boat rides, trails, picnic areas and playgrounds. Boats powered by electric motors, sailboats under 15 feet and kayaks are allowed on the lake. Swimming and windsurfing are prohibited.

Another large and popular Springfield subdivision is SARATOGA

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When people relocate to Northern Virginia theyare always pleased with the quality of the public parks in the various jurisdictions. Fairfax County, in particular, has a park system to be envied since it provides facilities for almost every conceivable recreational need. It is only one of the many reasons people find it desirable to purchase real estate in Fairfax County.

Springfield has the normal complement of neighborhood parks and playgrounds, but there are four major facilities providing a broad range of recreational activities for Springfield residents.

South Run Recreation Center is located on the Fairfax County Parkway and has a 25 meter pool, sauna, spa, fitness rooms, meeting rooms plus racquetball, handball, volleyball, squash and tennis courts. There are outdoor ball fields as well.

Lake Accotink is a 493 acre park with a 55 acre lake. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking, and carousel. Sailboats under 18', boats with electric motors and kayaks are allowed. Paddle boats may be rented also

Wakefield Park Recreation Center located on Braddock Road just west of the Beltway is home to the Audrey Moore Rec Center with indoor pool, exercise facilities and meeting rooms. There is also a very popular Cross County Trail, lighted tennis and basketball courts as well as baseball and soccer fields.

Burke Lake Park with a 218 acre lake is located on the Fairfax County Parkway west of Lee Chapel Road and east of Burke Lake Road, making it very accessible to all areas of Springfield. It has a golf course, boat rental, camping facilities, fishing, carousel and miniature railroad.

All photos used in this blog are courtesy of the Fairfax County Park authority

Springfield has great schools, excellent commuting options, convenient shopping and well maintained subdivisions in addition to public recreational facilities.

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It isn't hard to figure out what the developer of the first Kings Park was planning when they laid out the plan for the community and the homes. With one look at the street names Thames, Victoria, Trafalgar and Cromwell among others you might think you have made a trip back to England. Then when you add the names of the five original models; King, Queen, Princess, Duke and Duchess, you realize absolutely there is a royal connection!

My family bought our very first home in Kings Park in 1981. Having just returned from five years overseas we were anxious to settle down for awhile and having grown up in Springfield it was an easy choice to make the original Kings Park our first "real home." We were attracted to the neighborhood due to the mature trees, green space parks, community pools and easy commuting to our jobs. With the gentle slope of our 1/3 acre lot we were able to set up a zip line between the top of the back yard and the back fence which became a neighborhood hangout for the under 5 age group!

Since the neighborhood was first built over 40 years ago it has been popular with military families looking for easy access to the Pentagon and for families with children who want to attend schools in the Lake Braddock School Pyramid. You can walk or ride your bike through two different "back" entrances to Lake Accotink or stay in the neighborhood and play at the community park. This year the community is starting the redesign process with the Fairfax County Park Authority to revitalize the community park to bring it up to date with the activities of today's family. One of the original pools in the community was closed (Royal Pool) and the land will now be incorporated into the expanded park.

At the same time that the original homes in Kings Park were going up at "end of Braddock Road" the developer also had their sights set on land just a little further west. In 1967 the deed to the land that would then become Kings Park West was approved by the county and in 1968 the first homes were completed. The theme continued with more names right out of the history books of England and with the addition of five new models; Essex, Regent, Baron, Cromwell and York, larger than in the original Kings Park neighborhood. Just as the first neighborhood had access to community parks Kings Park West also has Royal Lake and four community pools.

During the summer both Lake Accotink Park and Royal Lake host free Friday night summertime concerts which are an absolute hit with everyone. Music ranges through swing, jazz, pop and rock. If you haven't seen your neighbors for a few days chances are you will find them there with a picnic basket and folding chairs. So if you are looking for two neighborhoods with royal lineage then take a look at Kings Park and Kings Park West. You may find your next home among the mature trees.

Other Fairfax County Neighborhoods You Should Consider

Greentree Village
Springfield Oaks
Cardinal Forest
Fairfax Station

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Kings Park is located just west of the Capital Beltway (I-495) off Braddock Road. It is a Richmarr community with slightly over 1100 homes that were built in the 60's.

There are five basic models - two colonials, one split foyer, one cape cod and one rambler. The rambler (Prince) is an extremely popular model and has over 2100 square feet on two levels.

George Mason University is a few miles west on Braddock Road.

Kings Park is in the Lake Braddock High School Pyramid

Currently, Kings Park homes are selling for approximately $450,000

There are two outstanding family recreational facilities very close to Kings Park.

FIRST is the AUDREY MOORE REC CENTER in WAKEFIELD PARK with its year round pool plus a myriad of other sports and activities.

SECOND is Lake Accotink Park which is described below the pictures.

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SARATOGA

ORANGE HUNT ESTATES

LAKE ACCOTINK PARK Its' 493 acres include a 55-acre lake with boating, fishing, hiking, miniature golf, a carousel, snack bar, tourboat rides, trails, picnic areas and playgrounds. Boats powered by electric motors, sailboats under 15 feet and kayaks are allowed on the lake. Swimming and windsurfing are prohibited.

Directions from KINGS PARK to LAKE ACCOTINK East on Braddock Road, right on Queensberry, right on Heming to park entrance