Jones Point

Jones Point Park sits along the Potomac River beneath the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, with walking and cycling paths, basketball courts, playgrounds, and fishing access spread across the green space. The park includes restrooms, water fountains, and other basic facilities throughout the grounds.

The park marks one of America's oldest federal survey points, set in 1791 to define the southern boundary of Washington DC when the city was being established. This location played a key role in determining the precise borders of the new capital.

The lighthouse here combines the beacon and keeper's quarters in one distinctive structure, and you can see how it served as a vital navigation marker for river traffic over many years.

The park has paved paths suitable for walking and cycling, with the Woodrow Wilson Bridge providing a clear landmark for orientation. Facilities like restrooms and water fountains are located throughout the grounds, making extended visits comfortable.

A lawn in the park is shaped and sized to match a World War I ship called the SS Gunston Hall, the first vessel built at the nearby Virginia shipyard. Few visitors notice this unusual ground-level tribute to the area's shipbuilding past.

Location: Alexandria

GPS coordinates: 38.79139,-77.04083

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:07