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Whether you are looking for a playground for your family, want to explore a historic site, go for a walk on a shady trail, find a spot for your family picnic, go for a swim, or find the perfect venue for your event, discover our parks.

Please note:
Woodlands on City parkland that are not marked as a nature trail are not designated nor maintained to be utilized in such a manor.

Baldwin Park
9101 Prince William Street
This park is nestled among the tall trees behind the Manassas Museum. This is a great place for a child's birthday party or just a quiet gathering for friends. The park includes a playground, small garden path, and picnic tables. While you're there, please visit the Manassas Museum.

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Byrd Park
8528 Cavalry Lane
A covered picnic pavilion and grills are available for reservations, and other amenities include:

Basketball courts & Roller hockey court
Playgrounds
Diamond fields
Batting Cage
Bankshot basketball
Fitness Equipment
Public Restrooms (seasonal)

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Cannon Branch Park &
Earthwork Fort

10611 Gateway Boulevard
One of two surviving Civil War forts in Manassas, Cannon Branch Fort was built by Union troops in 1864 to help defend rail lines from Confederate raids. Take a walk on a paved wooded path and see the remains of the fort. We ask your help in staying on the path so the delicate remains may be preserved.

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Cavalry Run Park

9201 Ashton Avenue
A neighborhood park with:
• Basketball court
• Playground
• Picnic Area
• Grill
• Tennis/Pickleball courts

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Dean Park

9501 Dean Park LaneThere is plenty of open space to accommodate large gatherings including:

•Basketball Court

•Tennis/Pickleball Courts

•Playground (available after school hours and activities)

•Lighted diamond fields

•Batting Cages

•Public Restrooms (seasonal)• Skate Park

• Manassas Industrial School/Jennie Dean Memorial

•Winters Branch Recreation Trail 0.9 miles Take the Winters Branch Trail Tour

Dean Skate Park

9503 Dean Park
Lane Situated on a small parcel of land behind the Boys & Girls Club in Dean Park, this park is reserved solely for skateboarders and roller blade enthusiasts. It is open during daylight hours only and is not supervised. Benches are located on the outside of the fence for parental use. There is no admission fee.

Manassas Industrial School/ Jennie Dean Memorial

Visit the five-acre archaeological park on the original site of the Manassas Industrial School for Colored Youth, adjacent to Jennie Dean Elementary. The school was founded largely through the efforts of former slave Jennie Dean who, after almost a decade of charismatic fundraising, chartered the school in 1893. Learn about the school at an interactive kiosk, view a model of the original campus, and walk among the original school's foundations.

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Harris Pavilion

9201 Center Street
Enjoy happenings at the Loy E. Harris Pavilion year-round. In summer, visit the Thursday Farmer's Market, a free concert, or many festivals, events, and dances. Lace up your skates and take a turn on the ice when the weather turns cold. The Pavilion is also available for private rentals.

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Kinsley Mill Park

8844 Hastings Drive
Enjoy tall shade trees and other amenities including:

•Roller hockey court & Basketball court

•Picnic area & Grills

•Playground equipment

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Lee Manor Park

9650 Shannon Lane
Located adjacent to Round Elementary School, this park includes lighted tennis courts and parking.

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Liberia House & Grounds

8601 Portner Avenue
Confederate President Jefferson Davis and President Lincoln visited, and troops occupied the 1825 Liberia house during the Civil War. The house is open for special events and tours, and the grounds are open for walking and picnicking. A series of trails is being constructed through wooded areas of the 18-acre historic site.

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Mayfield Earthwork Fort

8401 Quarry Road
Confederate troops occupied the fort between June 1861 and March 1862, and Union troops occupied the fort from March 1862 to November 1864. Follow the path up the hill to the fort and read interpretive markers along the way. When at the top, visit the remains of the Hooe family farm Mayfield. Be sure to see a replica of one of the wooden Quaker guns, which were fabricated to look like real cannons during the Civil War.

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Nelson Park

8915 Grant Avenue
This park is a favorite for weddings, thanks to a picturesque gazebo and fountain. Park in the small lot off of Grant Avenue. The fountain only operates in spring and summer.