Manassas runs more than 20 parks and historic sites, from Dean Park and Lucky's Dog Park to two Civil War forts. The national battlefield next door has 40 miles of trails.

Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Park names, addresses and features come from the City of Manassas Parks and Trails page; battlefield details from the National Park Service.

Manassas runs more than 20 parks and historic sites, from neighborhood playgrounds to Civil War earthworks you can walk to the top of. The busiest is Dean Park, with sports fields, courts, trails and the city’s dog park and skatepark next door. Just north of the city, Manassas National Battlefield Park adds more than 40 miles of free hiking trails. City parks questions and pavilion bookings: Parks, Culture and Recreation, 703-368-1873 or pcr@manassasva.gov; reserve online.

What this means for you

  • Dog owners: Lucky’s Dog Park, 9501 Dean Park Lane, has a dog wash station.
  • Sports fields: call the field conditions line, 703-257-8237, before a game after rain.
  • Swimming: the outdoor Stonewall Park Pool is closed for the season (it runs Memorial Day to Labor Day); the Freedom Center indoor pool is open year-round.
  • Map: the city’s parks map (PDF).

City parks

Park Address What is there
Dean Park 9501 Dean Park Lane Diamond and rectangular fields, pickleball and tennis, basketball, futsal court, walking trails, pavilion, restrooms
Lucky’s Dog Park 9501 Dean Park Lane Large and small dog areas, fountains, exercise features, dog wash
Manassas Skatepark 9516 Dean Park Lane Stairs and rails, ledges, quarter pipes
Stonewall Park and Pool 8300 Stonewall Road Outdoor pool (summer), pavilions, playgrounds, trails, courts, field
Byrd Park 8528 Cavalry Lane Pavilion, playground and fitness equipment, trails, courts, Bankshot court, diamond fields
Marsteller Park 8780 Sudley Road Fields, quarter-mile track, picnic area; by the Community Center
Oakenshaw Park 9556 Oakenshaw Drive Playgrounds, trails, basketball, diamond field
Kinsley Mill Park 10253 Hastings Drive Playground, trails, courts, open green space
Cavalry Run Park 9201 Ashton Ave. Playground, basketball, tennis and pickleball
Lee Manor Park 9650 Shannon Lane Lighted tennis and pickleball courts
Winterset Park 8252 Winterset Drive Ocean-themed playground, basketball
Nelson Park 8915 Grant Ave. Picnic areas, gazebo, walking trails
Baldwin Park 9101 Prince William St. Garden path and playground behind the Manassas Museum
Walter Delisle Park 9027 West St. The city’s smallest park: playground and picnic area
Cedar Crest Park 10331 Sarajevo Court Quiet open green space

The Harris Pavilion, 9201 Center St., hosts the Thursday farmers market from April to October, summer concerts and an ice rink from November to March. The City of Manassas Community Center, 8750 Sudley Road, runs fitness classes and youth sports; call 703-257-3473.

Historic sites with trails

The city also manages several historic sites you can walk:

  • Mayfield Fort, 8401 Quarry Road: a Civil War earthwork held by both armies, with paved paths to the top and the remains of the Hooe family farm.
  • Cannon Branch Fort, 10611 Gateway Blvd.: built by Union troops in 1864 to guard the rail lines. Wooded trails, picnic area and catch-and-release fishing.
  • Liberia House and Grounds, 8601 Portner Ave.: an 1825 house with nature trails and a bee apiary; restrooms are open April to October.
  • Annaburg, 9201 Maple St.: the Portner estate with interpretive trail signs, the Portner Tower and gardens.
  • Jennie Dean Memorial and Manassas Industrial School site, 9601 Wellington Road: interpretive signs, a walking trail and the Jennie Dean statue.

More on these in our history and landmarks guide.

Manassas National Battlefield Park

The National Park Service battlefield, just north of the city, preserves about 5,100 acres where the First and Second Battles of Manassas were fought in 1861 and 1862. It has more than 40 miles of trails, including loop trails with interpretive markers across both battlefields.

  • Hours: grounds open dawn to dusk daily. The Henry Hill Visitor Center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; it closes on Thanksgiving, Dec. 24-26 and New Year’s Day.
  • Cost: free.
  • Trail blazes: blue for hiking, yellow for horse trails. Pick up a map at the visitor center or download the hiking trail map.
  • Dogs: allowed on all trails on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
  • Phone: 703-361-1339.

New trails on the way

The city’s trail and sidewalk projects page lists the Stonewall Trail, a shared-use path from Vicksburg Lane to Portner Avenue that will link Stonewall Park and Liberia (in preliminary design), and the Godwin Trail, a 10-foot, 0.9-mile path along Godwin Drive from Wellington Road to Sudley Road (30% design). A regional rail-with-trail linking downtown Manassas and Park Central in Manassas Park is in the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority’s six-year program. A traffic garden for children learning to ride is coming to Dean Park.

Rules

The city publishes its park rules and regulations (in English and Spanish) on the parks page. Pavilions, gazebos and fields are rented through RecDesk.

Related: getting around Manassas, things to do this month and farmers markets.

Trail distances and trailheads: walking and biking trails. Dog park and leash rules: dog-friendly Manassas.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a dog park in Manassas?

Yes. Lucky’s Dog Park at 9501 Dean Park Lane has separate areas for large and small dogs, drinking fountains, exercise features and a dog wash station.

What is the biggest park in Manassas?

Within the city, Dean Park at 9501 Dean Park Lane has the most facilities: fields, pickleball and tennis courts, a futsal court, walking trails, a pavilion and restrooms, with the dog park and skatepark next door. Manassas National Battlefield Park, just north of the city, covers about 5,100 acres.

Is Manassas National Battlefield Park free?

Yes. The National Park Service charges no entrance fee. The grounds are open dawn to dusk daily and the Henry Hill Visitor Center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

How do I reserve a picnic pavilion in a Manassas city park?

Book online through the city’s RecDesk system or call Parks, Culture and Recreation at 703-368-1873.