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a time when the facility served as a vital center of the community. The twin overshot waterwheels were restored in October 2010 and grinding demonstrations are ongoing. Tel: 703-327-9777 (Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority) Gilbert’s Corner Regional Park: 39401 John Mosby Highway; the park includes 155 acres of rolling countryside with much Civil War historic significance. The location is part of the study area for the 1863 Battle of Aldie. In the future, more hiking trails and interpretive historical programs will be added. Tel: 703327-9777. (Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority) Mickie Gordon Memorial Park: 22670 Carter’s Farm Lane; 49 acres. Lighted baseball field, three soccer fields, two tennis courts, Little League field, two snack bars, picnic pavilion and small fishing pond. Tel: 703-777-0343. (Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services) Mt. Zion Historic Park: 40309 John Mosby Highway; 7 acres. Located adjacent to the historic Mt. Zion Church, the park features a variety of events, including historical reenactments. Tel: 703-327-9777. (Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority)
Neersville
Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship: 11661 Harpers Ferry Road; the 893acre preserve provides 10 miles of walking paths to wander. More than 200 acres of the land is actively farmed and pastured by resident and partner farmers, providing fresh local food and, in the process, stewarding and conserving the land. Tel: 540-668-7640, www.blueridgecenter.org. Nell Boone Park: 11762 Harpers Ferry Road; six acres. Adjacent to the Neersville Fire Station. Little League/softball field, playground, basketball court and tennis court. Tel: 703777-0343. (Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services)
Purcellville
Fireman’s Field: 250 S. Nursery Ave.; 12 acres. Lighted baseball/football field, batting cage, concession stand and parking lot. Tel: 540338-7421. (Town of Purcellville) Franklin Park: 17501 Franklin Park Drive; 203 acres. This western Loudoun regional park includes two baseball fields, three Little League/softball fields, two soccer fields, two lacrosse/football fields, sand volleyball court, two tennis courts, inline hockey rink, leisure and lap swimming pool, fishing pond, two picnic pavilions and gazebos, memorial gardens, playground and an equestrian/hiking trail. The park is also home to the Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center. Tel: 540-338-7603. (Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services) MarÊ Pocket Park: Behind the Town Hall on Main Street Gazebo and sitting area. 540-3387421. (Town of Purcellville)
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Round Hill/ Bluemont
Blue Ridge Regional Park: 19178 Blue Ridge Mountain Road; 168 acres. Located in Bluemont on the eastern slope of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this newly developed property offers an escape to the mountains for organized youth group tent camping. The 168-acre park offers three primitive camping areas that can accommodate 30 campers each. Basic necessities such as vehicle parking, fire rings, picnic tables and portable restrooms are provided.  Access to the park is limited to registered campers only. Tel: 703-352-5900. (Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority) Loudoun Street Park: 3 E. Loudoun St., Round Hill. Playground, horseshoe pits, picnic bench, nature trail, chess tables. Oneand-a-half acres. Soon to open: pedestrian trail from Loudoun Street Park to Franklin Park in Purcellville. 540-338-7878. (Town of Round Hill) Woodgrove Park: 17020 Evening Star Drive; 30 acres. Baseball fields, softball fields, soccer fields, and parking lot. Tel: 703-777-0343. (Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services)
Sterling
Algonkian Regional Park: 47001 Fairway Drive off Cascades Parkway. 18-hole golf course, miniature golf course, driving range, cottages, picnic shelters, nature trail, paved trail, boat launch and storage, soccer fields. Swimming at Downpour Water Park. 800 acres. Tel: 703-450-4655. (Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority) Briar Patch Park: 21660 Sterling Boulevard, Sterling Park; 5 acres. Contains three creative age-appropriate playground units, picnic pavilion, sand volleyball court, basketball court, two tennis courts, walking trail and parking lot. Tel: 703-777-0343. (Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services) Claude Moore Park: 21544 Old Vestals Gap Road; 357 acres. The passive portion of this eastern Loudoun regional park includes a visitor center, woodlands, meadows, two fishing ponds, 11 miles of nature trails, nature center, two picnic pavilions, and the Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum. The Lanesville Heritage Area includes remnants of Vestal’s Gap Road, the historic Lanesville house, a schoolhouse, a late 19th Century tenant house and barns, and the converted 1860s log cabin that houses the Frogshackle Nature Center. Located within the active portion of the park are the Claude Moore Community Center, Claude Moore Recreation Center, and the Sportsplex, which includes two football/soccer fields (one lighted), two lighted baseball fields, three lighted softball fields, two lighted Little Continued On Next Page
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