We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The Tripadvisor website may not display properly.We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.
Save
Review Highlights
A very nice park next to Old Town Alexandria.

Their website bills this park as, “...a peaceful riverside park that borders the Potomac River in... read more

Reviewed 26 November 2022
Ward D
,
Satellite Beach, Florida
An oasis on The Potomac River in Old Town Alexandria

A beautiful spot of peace and quiet right on the water in Old Town Alexandria. We walked here and... read more

Reviewed 6 September 2021
SpanishteacherMD
,
Ellicott City, Maryland
Read all 53 reviews
  
Reviews (53)
Filter reviews
53 results
Traveller rating
21
27
4
1
0
Traveller type
Time of year
LanguageAll languages
More languages
Traveller rating
21
27
4
1
0
See what travellers are saying:
Selected filters
Filter
Updating list...
15 - 20 of 53 reviews
Reviewed 24 August 2017

We spent some time in this park walking and then sitting in the shade on a bench just looking at the water. I enjoyed watching people and their dogs and kids. There are plenty of benches and most give a good view of the water. I was able to take pictures of the ducks swimming by, as well as watch the airplanes come in low over the river. Good place to just relax.

Date of experience: August 2017
Thank norskies
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 13 July 2017 via mobile

This entire area is full of bike and walking trails with beautiful views and lots of green space to enjoy.

Date of experience: July 2017
Thank Vonschmidt
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 3 June 2017

Evidently the river overflows a lot, but the water disappeared after a while, leaving debris behind. Nice place to enjoy, sit on the bench or watch the kids play with the canons.

Date of experience: April 2017
Thank simivalley1699
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 1 May 2017

Founders Park is only a few blocks from Old Town and offers a beautiful view of the Potomac. The US Capitol is visible is you know where to look and so is the Wilson Bridge. There is lots of green space and seating...but often it is crowded and not all that clean. The trash needs to be picked up, the flower beds could use a helping hand and the lawn is often worn thin.

Date of experience: April 2017
Thank 349Charles25
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 29 March 2017 via mobile

Nice for walking around and not crowded. It was a rainy day punctuated by sunshine but the ground wasn't too muddy. Nice beginning to the waterfront walk and pretty views across the river.

Date of experience: March 2017
Thank Y8874MLanns
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
View more reviews