Really cool park! They are lots of hiking trails to follow. Great views of nature. Percy place to take your kids on a nature walk. The park will provide guided nature tours as well as live animals in the nature center.

For the last decade Ive come to this park sporadically to hike and trail run, as a change of pace (I mainly play basketball). After the pandemic started trail running has become my main activity. Now I come to this park, and nearby parks (Windy Run, Donaldson Run, Zachary Tailor, Gulf Branch), about 3-4 days a week. They are all beautiful and well maintained.I feel very fortunate to live close enough to enjoy this park regularly. In these times, when the rest of our lives are spent inside, this place is life saver!

Lovely trails! My favorite part of this park is the garden that is open to walk through. It’s full of veggies and signs that teach visitors about vegetable gardening. A great spot to stroll through.

Great hiking trails here. Fun for dogs and kids. I love coming here during fall season when so many leaves are falling from the trees all at once and its fun seeing how many leaves we can catch before they hit the ground.

Such a great hidden gem! The trails are well shaded and maintained. Their bird-of-prey rescue center and community garden are a great educational outlet for all. Put this on your list of places to visit in the DC area.

This is a great section of forest and trails in the middle of Arlington County. It also has tennis courts and barbecue areas and basketball courts and picnic areas. Its very relaxing and a great place to be outdoors.

I had a blast I saw the bird in the cages and wildlife. I was on a date with my girlfriend and she loved it. The trees changing color is always fun to see. Plus there wasnt a lot of people thereto we kinda had it to ourselves. They have picnic tables and chairs all throughout the park. Trails are well kept. I would recommend it to my friends.

Good park for a quick getaway from the city and to stretch your legs hiking the trails. Theres a small botanical garden and a visitors center that offers activities.

We saw a wholw bunch of deer here! All sorts of educational things, but also plenty of socially distanced trails, buildings, and parking. There are bathrooms and other services as well.

Tons of trails, easy to very hard, beauty all around.

Beautiful park by the river, there is a master garden with a wide variety of vegetables and flowers.

Louise(my dog) thought we were going out for a short hike and ended with 3.5miles of exploring the hills, the river, meeting new fur friends. The scenery was peaceful. The trails were well kept and the area was clean a preserved. We even saw a pack of deer run through. The trails did not have a lot of traffic on them but just enough to know where you were. I think we could have easily got 4miles of exploring in.

This park is a great local park. It has excellent trails for some light hiking. The nature center is a good place for younger kids, outside of pandemic shutdowns of course. It is possible to connect into the Potomac Heritage Trail from this park.

The overlook no longer overlooks anything because of the trees from adjacent properties.

Nice nature park. Reasonable trails.

Great experience!! Many trails. :)

A great park for a leisurely Friday stroll. Paths are well marked. The actual overlook is in air quotes. Apparently you can only see the Potomac during the winter and the actual view is meh. But theres so much to do here from walking, exercising, to rhe nature center with birds of prey. Great family place

This is an absolutely awesome spot! Its a bit hidden but absolutely worth the visit. The little nature center and birds of prey exhibit are amazing. Even better is that everything is free. Highly recommend stopping by.

Absolutely amazing. So beautiful, we walked 2 hours down the Potomac heritage trail, and then 2 hours back. Would definitely recommend good footwear and a desire for adventure!

Such a nice place in the middle of a great neighbourhood

This is a small but very fun park. Im a runner and I could easily run for an hour here without running on the same trail twice. If you need more, you can hike or run down to the PHT and go all the way to Great Falls or Theodore Roosevelt island. If you need a break, the ranger station has lots of interest exhibits and activities for children. Definitely worth a stop! One small note, the overlook has had so much tree growth the view for which the park is named isnt spectacular.

A number of trails through the forest and one following the stream down to the Potomac River. Really lovely park tucked into the neighborhoods.

This is a nice park with many amenities. There is an indoor facility with great interactive displays. Interesting reptiles including a lizard, snakes, and turtles. The are trails to walk. There is an outdoor park for kids to play on swings and slides. Parking is convenient. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful.

Great place to take the little one!

Great short hikes and love the birds of prey!

Unspoiled nature. Its a treat to hike in this beautiful park.

We love Potomac Overlook. It is an urban oasis where our family could explore for hours and just spend time together in the peace. The nature center is small but our children always were happy to spend time there along with the wild bird sanctuary. The only downside to the park is that there can be quite a few people walking their dogs unleashed even though it is prohibited.

Great urban forest with plenty of hiking trails for most level of hiker.

Nice river access. Lots of people fishing.

So much fun!

Great spot for a nature walk!

Nice park with lots of hiking trails, nature center. Some of the trails lead down to the Potomac river. Also nice kids park, and tennis courts. Have been going here for years. Only issue is while hiking youll hear the loud jets landing at Reagan airport.

Surprisingly nice neighborhood park. Hike to river a bit of a scramble but whod have thought this could be tucked into such densely developed suburbia?

Beautiful natural trails!

Rough trails, but very scenic!

One of the best regional parks in DMV .

A great park in the northern part of Arlington. There are a number of hiking trails as well as a playground. There are a couple of parking lots in a row but it can be crowded on weekends with people parking on the edge of the park in the adjacent neighborhood. There is a nature center with some wild birds as well.

One of my favorite trails because it has multiple paths to explore and then you have to keep crossing the stream at different points

Lovely park; beautiful flowering trees in spring; nice trails; nature center and raptor rehab. Playground is for elementary aged kids, not younger.

Mix of plants, artifacts from ancient to modern, a spring with niche. Even quartz outcrops chipped up for stone tools long ago. A nice ordinary quiet park.

Always a good time! Nice playground and been for birthday parties. Not a lot of parking though I think.

Beautiful park with plenty to explore!

I play Pokemon Go here on community days and the park is always lovely. My 19 month old loves to run in the fields and explore. The nature center has recently been remodeled and you can look at the birds of prey that can no longer go back into the wild. There are nature walking trails that can be a lot of fun with the right footwear! (I would avoid flip flops). There is a playground for the kids older then my son as well as public bathrooms. There is also free parking. Its also a good place to take your dog. If you havent checked it out, I would!

Beautiful, scrambling, variety of trails!

Awesome little hiking spot nestled into a North Arlington neighborhood. Hike down towards the Potomac to oversee a view of Georgetown and the GW parkway. Continue along the trail down towards the nature center to check out the Master Gardeners example gardens to see what organic veggies/fruits you can grow in the area. Saved the best for last, check out the birds of prey exhibit. Walking up to this, I was surprised it even existed. We found two owls in the exhibit who had been permanently injured by car accidents and have now become residents of the park. The nice woman feeding the birds asked if we would like to watch them eat. She talked to us about the birds and the importance of the exhibit. It was pretty awesome! Neat owls that live right in our backyards! Will definitely stop back by after the new hawks arrive.

Lots of great trails.

Great place for a hike with the dog. Beautiful spot right in the middle of Arlington. Parking is limited so get there early

What a jewel!

This park is a natural jewel in middle of Cherrydale. Perfect for a short and energetic outdoor workout, clear your mind and be in contact with Nature. Their trails are well-maintained. Thanks to the administration and volunteers.

Lets see, why did I love this place? Its free... You can learn about your natural surroundings....The staff is very friendly... Its free...You can learn about indigenous animals...Kids friendly atmosphere...Im forgetting something

Very nice park. Easy trails for a pleasant walk.

A perfect little gem tucked under the G.W. Parkway. The stag at the nature center are amazing. Enjoy hiking and seeing the raptors.

Lets see, why did I love this place? Its free... You can learn about your natural surroundings....The staff is very friendly... Its free...You can learn about indigenous animals...Kids friendly atmosphere...Im forgetting something

Great park to explore.

Beautiful place for a Sunday family hike!

Beautiful little park for short hikes.

Awesome park with a large amount of accessible activities. The community is aware of the treasure in its midst and the park is well staffed and has a community garden. The nature center is not to be missed and great for children of all ages.

Great for a quick hike! Lots of connecting trails, nothing too long and with varying difficulty. My early spring visit didnt offer much in terms of green, but the Potomac River outlook, if you make it there, is super peaceful. The exposed rock and water make for a lovely rest stop.

Nice trails with and overlook to the Potomac. Not the best view but not bad for on the city. The river is visible now in early December but apparently the foliage covers the view in the warmer months. The sound of the GW Parkway is pretty loud near the overlook too.

Hard to believe we are so close to a major city and have all this.

Great hiking trails that vary in length and difficulty. The nature center is an interesting place to take kids to look at the various reptiles including snakes, frogs, and turtles. The frog pond and community garden are most active in the late spring/ early summer months but the park is beautiful year round. It also has a playground and a shelter with restrooms at the entrance that are very conveniently located.

Lots of free fun for the kids. Nice hiking for the adults.

Beautiful park

Great trails and great nature center

Great place for a good walk nice to see the park well looked after

Small but pretty

Very good park with lots of trails, including access to the Potomac River along Donaldson Run. Nice nature center and other amenities

Great park with ambiance. The wild birds display was nice. The area was neat and clean and was well marked and had restrooms. There were signs directing to the park.

Nice place close to town that has hiking trails, tennis courts, nature center, and small playground.

Very nice park, great views, lots of greenery, nature at its finest yet close to town.

Fun Nature Hike

Great park, not an overlook anymore, still good for a quick hike

Is very close by and lovely trails

The large nature reserve begins with a playground, restrooms, and some limited parking. The walk to the nature center itself takes a few minutes - you cant park closer than that. The center has indoor reptile and bee exhibits, a childrens library, and even an outdoor bird of prey/raptor zoo. Hiking is perfect for young children and feels very woodsy and beautiful. Its a great place to visit.

My kids love this little beautiful place

Outstanding park. Great nature center

Nice place for a walk in the woods

View is gone but makes for a nice afternoon stroll. Good first hike for toddlers and young kids.

Cute park but dont expect much from the overlook. Basically just the view of the highway & trees.

One of the best nature centers in the county and a great place for walks with the kids

Amazing park for pre-toddlers, toddlers, and kids of all ages. Newer facilities.

Large park with plenty of wildlife. Saw a deer, lots of birds, frogs, insects. There is also a large garden that is quite nice later in the summer when everything is growing. Several other parks are right around it as well. Good trails through the woods. I felt bad for the birds of prey that are kept in small enclosures though.

Trails arent labeled the best. But the real kicker is you go down the Overlook Trail to find a sign telling you there isnt an Overlook anymore. Maybe consider a name change, pals.

Friendly staff and bathrooms at the playground makes place great for little kids.

We love this Park. Everything from the old wooden playground to the trails to the injured owls and nature centre. Never busy and a great quiet place in the city.

Nature center is a great place to take the kids. The raptors are fascinating, and we got to feed Stumpy the turtle. Enjoyed the somewhat challenging (for a 5 year old) hike to the river.

Nice hiking trails. No actual overlook or river view. Well-loved nature center ready for an update. Frog pond always a hit!

Beautiful to see the Eagles

Overlook Regional Park without Overlook lol

Beautiful all around!

My wife and I went here for a walk. It was still quite nice (nice trees, walkways, and lots of animals), but the overlook is gone! You cant see the river anymore! So a bit disappointing...

Awesome network of trails just off of the Parkway on the Arlington-side of the Potomac. No big views or anything, but a great city getaway without actually having to travel outside the city.

Great place for a walk or sledding.

Nice trails and a nature center with animals and raptors.

Beautiful and very well kept. Surprisingly you dont hear the highway noise much despite it being pretty close

Its a nice park but the trails around it are not well maintained. They have a bunch of playgrounds for kids and some other attractions. I

Great place to walk dogs and hike. Slightly rugged due to creek crossings.

Great trail system heading over to Donaldson Run

Lovely local park with numerous Trails. Lots of dogs visit this park. Also has tennis courts and basketball courts.

Theyre renovating so Im sure itll be better in the future.