Chessie's Big Backyard

Category: Playground

Address: 6601 Telegraph Rd, Alexandria, VA 22310, USA

Phone: +17039229841

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–8PM

Monday: 8AM–8PM

Tuesday: 8AM–8PM

Wednesday: 8AM–8PM

Thursday: 8AM–8PM

Friday: 8AM–8PM

Saturday: 8AM–8PM

Reviews

Nadiia Fernandez

Aug 3, 2022

Honestly this place ranked up to my top 3 favorite places in VA!!! This is the ultimate perfect place to take your kids. Amphitheater, short but extremely entertaining hike for the young ones, water park, playground, volleyball courts… you name it!! Even for your doggies this is a fabulous place to take them!!! What a gem! Highly recommend anyone to visit and spend some good quality time here 🤍 let your little ones explore all the instruments while they hike!!! Uughhh the best

Terris Gregory

Mar 21, 2022

Great place to bring your child. The play areas are devided by age groups. There is plenty of space for the big kids and toddlers. There are pavilions with picnic tables available. The Merry go round and water park had not opened up yet. I am going to have to return in the summer when those are operating.

Michael Corral

Feb 2, 2022

Great park, play ground and nature trail. Restrooms are open. Seems safe, and great for walking toddlers on up. Some challenging obstacles for learning and gaining confidence.

Michael Anderson

Oct 7, 2021

Great place for kids and adults. The playgrounds are covered, because duh. That makes sense to play in the shade on a hot day so you don't get burned up. But the have indoor facilities and other activities for playing basketball, swimming, …

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Questions & Answers

Can dogs come?

Poiseology Vegan Makeup | Nov 5, 2020
My Hanitizer | Nov 6, 2020

Not on the playground but on the trail and the area

Is the splash area open??

Jorge Hernandez | Sep 6, 2021
MEGAMONSTER7 | Sep 7, 2021

Yeah it's open but it's closing soon for winter

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Are the splash pads still open?

Erika Sovey | Oct 6, 2021
Lauren Nelson | Oct 7, 2021

Only on weekends

When does the splash park close for winter?

Kristen Gomez | Oct 6, 2021
Chester Freedenthal | Oct 7, 2021

Closed until late Spring.

What is the cost for everything?

Charles Sears | Aug 7, 2021
Sherlyn Springs | Aug 8, 2021

Everything is free except I think they have food and other items for sale. The water park, playground, and trails are all free of charge. Have fun!

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Is there a pool

Omar Bazara | Jun 8, 2021
Chester Freedenthal | Jun 9, 2021

No. It's a spray park. With bubbling up, streams, and dumps. The main Rec Center has a large pool. Open for the season gets very busy on hot days and weekends. Kids must wear water shoes.

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Are there restrooms? And are they open?

Sam V. | Apr 9, 2021
Karem Smith | Apr 10, 2021

I take my son every day to this park and now the restroom are open, but they close when they are cleaning.

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Is the water park open?

Luli Lopez Serrey | Nov 5, 2020
Marcela Vavrova | Nov 6, 2020

No, it will stay closed thorough the summer.

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Is the splash park open during the week now ?

Shantise Summers | Nov 6, 2019
Bill Sakers | Nov 7, 2019

It is open weekdays as of June 14th. https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/recenter/lee-district/family-recreation-area

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Can kids bring juice and chips?

Dolly Bhasin | Nov 6, 2019
Julie Hatch | Nov 7, 2019

You can to the park. Inside the water park, you are not allowed to eat, and the lifeguards/attendants will ask you to ready eat outside the water park

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Are leashed dogs allowed at the playground?

Sarah Kinkennon | Nov 6, 2019
Karem Smith | Nov 7, 2019

Unfortunately pets are not allowed in the park but if your dog is a services dog you can take him with you.

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Is the splash pad area currently open or closed for the season?

Sara Fox | Nov 6, 2018
C Jen | Nov 7, 2018

Closed

Any admission fee or parking fee? Thank you.

Delighted Day | Nov 6, 2018
Theresa Milavec | Nov 7, 2018

No, it is free. The only thing that has cost is the carousel, but I believe that as well as the splash park close after labor day.

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