TOP 10 Private park for family in Roanoke, Virginia

Winkler Botanical Preserve, located at 5400 Roanoke Avenue in Alexandria, Virginia, is a peaceful park and popular tourist attraction. Originally established in 1979 by the Winkler family and the Winkler Foundation, the preserve features multiple trails, streams, a lake, and a waterfall, all surrounded by lush woods and native plants, creating an urban oasis in Alexandria's west end. Visitors can book cabins and camping at nearby Bull Run and Pohick Bay Regional Parks, or cottages at Algonkian Regional Park. The private lodge on the property, named Catherine's Lodge after Catherine Winkler Herman, offers a serene retreat for guests.

British Swim School at Brandon Oaks is a health and school institution located at 3804 Brandon Avenue Southwest in Roanoke, Virginia, United States. Our unique program is taught inside a state-of-the-art facility within the Brandon Oaks Life Plan Community, featuring a heated water temperature of 88 degrees. The facility includes heated indoor swim lessons, changing rooms, restrooms, baby changing tables, showers, and ample parking. To access the pool, simply turn off Brandon Ave. into the community and follow the road around to the pool area. Our pool is kept at a comfortable 87 degrees, perfect for lessons, and the pool deck is warm, so we recommend dressing in layers. We offer classes and pricing options to meet your family's needs, with a 10% discount available for enrolling in multiple lessons per week or multiple students. Take our swim assessment to find the best option based on age and skill level. Contact us at 540-486-5057 or [email protected] to learn more and enroll today!