Claude Moore Park Visitor Center - Park in Sterling - 21544 Old Vestals Gap Rd, USA

Very cool park. Lots of walking trails, bathrooms in the nature center and a good amount of cool historic buildings. Two ponds and shaded trails through the woods, a small ampitheater and a kids play area with balance beams, two sand pits and a play kitchen as well as some musical instruments. There are a ton of ducks and geese at the second pond on the wooded trails and over by the kids area there were some recreations of primitive style structures. A very cute place for a day trip and easy hikes so it's kid friendly (my three year old had no problems!). Bring water on hot days though as the main area is a big field until you get on the trails and it can get a smidge hot.

Lovely place with lots of paths to go on. There's a lot of Canadian Geese that seem to be here year round but it's only their poo that is a bother. They are pretty docile. You can also spot Cardinals and Blue Jays by the fishing spot. You can often see people fly fishing there. It is a good place on weekend mornings to relax from the Northern Virginia grind and stress. Highly recommended for families, even ones with small children. In the winter the park staff puts lots of Christmas decorations and lights. It has a pleasant decor. I can not recommend this place enough. It is dog friendly but there are not many waste stations, if any at all. I think that is the only con.

Claude Moore Park, a quaint park to view the Lanesville Heritage Area located in Sterling, VA. Mostly, visited by pet owners for its nice walking paths and beautiful trees and grassy areas as well. Upon my visit I didn't expect to find homes from George Washington's era and road maps explaining the history surrounding the road, which originally covered a much larger area, but a small part of it preserved for the sake of history. Furthermore, you'll find some interesting farming equipment from prior eras that are worth observing and learning about because there is history here in this park. The visitors center can provide information and access to this parks lake and paths. So, i works definitely stop there first to get information to make this park visit worthwhile.

Had a great time at the 4th of July festival with my 2 young kids

One of the few parks in eastern Loudoun, and thank goodness the county purchased it from the WWF in the 1990s, because they were going to turn it into housing. The park features many historical buildings such as the Lanesville House, the restored Old School House, and Frogshackle cabin, all of which are open certain days of the year for open house. There are many miles of trails winding through the park, leading to Sterling Boulevard, Cascades Parkway, Juniper Avenue, and Park View High School. There is a nature section (which is the majority) with ponds, forest, meadows, and the nice views from Little Stony Mountain, a section for sports (baseball/softball, fields for soccer and lacrosse), the Heritage Farm Museum (which is not related to the park at all), and the CMP recreation centre, which charges for passes to use their swimming, basketball, track, weight room facilities, etc. I would highly recommend a visit to this park during any time of the year, though there are events throughout the year such as Holiday in the Park, Olde Time Fourth of July, Fall Festival, and fishing tournament in the summer to name a few. The visitors and interpretive centre has some animals and activities for kids, as well as colonial and Native American artefacts, trail maps, and restrooms with water fountains. The park runs many camps throughout the summer utilising the other buildings and facilities, and the children seem to always be having a good time, which may be disturbing the peace on a calm day, but isn’t too bad. One of the best parks in Loudoun by far.

Nice quiet park with trails, open fields, & benches. Awesome place to soak up nature. We didn't go inside any of the facilities. Parking was ok also. The the website shows the park closes at 830pm but the gate says 630pm

Good hiking trail here for families that intersect often so you can shorten or lengthen as you desire. Best to start/ park at the visitors center. Baseball fields on the other side are incredible!

Such a beautiful park! Lots of play area and open fields! And a trail that goes all around the lakes. Not really good for biking, but hiking it is great!