McLean - Glen Echo Park

Mclean Glen Echo Park is a hidden gem in the heart of Mclean that offers sledding, picnic areas, and hiking trails. It's tucked away on the edge of town just off Chain Bridge Rd near the Potomac River. The park has been around since 1911 when it was donated to Fairfax County by J.W. McLean Jr., and still operates under its original charter today as a public space for all visitors to enjoy! This winter if you're looking for some place new to explore with your family or friends, check out this hidden gem not far from home!

Mclean Glen Echo Park is a beautiful public park with an expansive view of the Potomac River. It's also home to numerous playgrounds, ball fields, picnic areas and tennis courts. In addition, this Mclean Virginia park has marked bike trails that are great for biking on!

So if you're looking for a great place to enjoy nature or play some sports in McLean Virginia visit Glen Echo Park today!

This park was opened to the public on October 12th 1969 by the National Capital Planning Commission as part of their "park-in-the-making" project following Walter Gropius' design for low-scale parks. Today it remains one of the only municipal parks in Northern Virginia.

Next point of interest in Mclean, Virginia - Scott's Run.