Winkler Botanical Preserve

Category: Nature preserve in Alexandria, Virginia

Address: 5400 Roanoke Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311, USA

Phone: +17035787888

Opening hours

Sunday: 8:30AM–4PM

Monday: 8:30AM–4PM

Tuesday: 8:30AM–4PM

Wednesday: 8:30AM–4PM

Thursday: 8:30AM–4PM

Friday: 8:30AM–4PM

Saturday: 8:30AM–4PM

Reviews

jonah parks

Sep 3, 2022

Quaint, peaceful park. A little small, but perfect for an hour or so walk

Tyler Ray

Aug 28, 2022

Beautiful preserve with mostly flat and shaded trails!! Parking lot is past the metal gate (beyond the apartment complex)

Kristen Kelso

Jun 21, 2022

Not worth the drive. We saw some deer but it was a quick “hike” around a little pond. The kids were bored and we were back in our car after 20 minutes.

Kale

May 28, 2022

Very lovely trails through a lush wood and gentle creeks. Based on the fauna, there will likely be fields of flowers during the Spring. Some notes: 9 standard parking spaces 1 handicap parking space Dogs and bikes are explicitly forbidden as to not disturb the preserve. Gates lock at 4pm daily. The gate may be half open during open times, but you can still drive into park.

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Questions & Answers

When will the park open back up?

andre womble | Sep 11, 2020
Kale | Jun 13, 2022

The park is open as of May 28, 2022.

Can i go with my bike? is really beautiful, i live in the area for many years and never been there.

Edd Letona | Sep 11, 2020
Kelly T | Sep 11, 2020

From what I have been told, you cant "recreate" there. It is a botanical preserve and they do not want activities to occur that could damage the plants. Dogs are not welcome there either.

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Are there walking paths. I've been there and not found them.

Jane Staub | Sep 12, 2019
Kelly T | Sep 12, 2019

Yes, it is a small place but they have made the best of the area. I think (?) if you walk all the variations you cover 3 or so miles.

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can you bring your dog to walk through the preserve?

Tara Casagrande | Sep 12, 2019
John Mosher | Sep 12, 2019

No dogs are allowed since dogs disrupt the wildlife in a park this small.

Are dogs allowed?

brittney Million | Sep 12, 2018
John Mosher | Sep 12, 2018

Recently an escaped dog was hanging out in Winkler and ended up killing a young deer and seriously endangering the wildlife in this very small park. All of the deer left Winkler for several months which is dangerous due to the urban surroundings. Even on a leash dogs would be close enough to drive the deer out of the park in fear again.

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How much is it cost to go there?

Tom Martin | Sep 12, 2018
Jennifer Bohanon | Sep 12, 2018

Completely Free

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What's the zip code?

Walid Safi | Sep 12, 2018
Megan Brooks | Sep 12, 2018

22311

is there a bathroom anywhere besides the lodge?

Vanessa Correa | Sep 11, 2020
Sonny Ng | Sep 11, 2020

Probably no as that might upset the endangered rattlers, delicate sumac/nettle ivies and frowning sheriff:(

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Are dogs allowed on a leash?

mariella mmd | Sep 11, 2020
Kale | Jun 13, 2022

Dogs are explicitly not allowed as or the signs on the park entrance as to not disturb the wildlife sanctuary.

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