Huntley Meadows Park, Nature reserve in Alexandria, Virginia.
This 1,500-acre reserve contains wetlands, forests, and meadows, forming a natural depression that filters suburban water runoff through diverse ecosystems.
The land, originally part of George Mason IV's estate in the 1700s, required extensive drainage through double-ditches before cultivation could begin.
The park's volunteer herbarium and plant database project, established in 1980s, has documented over 600 plant species within the reserve.
A half-mile boardwalk with observation platforms leads visitors through the central marsh, while additional trails wind through forested areas.
Beavers shaped the current landscape by damming streams, creating open wetlands that now support diverse wildlife populations including barred owls and prothonotary warblers.
Location: Fairfax
Location: Fairfax County
Inception: 1975
Operator: Fairfax County Park Authority
Website: https://fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntley
GPS coordinates: 38.76020,-77.09560
Latest update: May 10, 2025 22:05
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