Winkler Botanical Preserve

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5400 Roanoke Ave
Alexandria, VA 22311
+1 (703) 344-0444
http://www.novaparks.com

NOVA Parks operates a range of recreational facilities in Northern Virginia, including parks, golf courses, waterparks, and botanical gardens, offering families and individuals diverse outdoor activities and events. Their programming extends to nature camps, wedding venues, and community-oriented events aimed at enriching local heritage and environmental education.

Among their attractions, Winkler Botanical Preserve provides a serene setting for nature enthusiasts, while the various parks host historical sites and seasonal festivals, making NOVA Parks a cornerstone of community engagement and outdoor enjoyment in the region. With an emphasis on sustainability and education, NOVA Parks promotes a deeper connection with nature for visitors of all ages.

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4.024 reviews
lindsay a.
10/1/2025

Easy to get to from highway, not super crowded and had plenty of parking (granted, it was a weekday). A few decent miles of trails with lots of cute bridges. There are benches scattered...

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Nicole R.
4/22/2024

Beautiful park that's truly a hidden gem. There are a few miles of trails, a man-made waterfall, small picnic area and pond. Great place to spend an hour or two- without having to drive far.

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Matthew F.
1/3/2022

I want to like this place more, but I just can't. Don't get me wrong; I'm happy to see green space in the middle of Alexandria. The park is tiny, but the paths are well maintained. There looks...

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Austin G.
10/15/2021

In the middle of Alexandria, Virginia is a 44-acre nature preserve, one of the largest piece of undeveloped land. When the Winkler family developed the nearby Mark Center, Catherine Winkler Herman...

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David H.
7/4/2020

I arrived thinking this could a be a good place for a hike. Instead I encountered a gate letting me know they're indefinitely closed due to COVID. I get they're closed and respect that but one...

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