Reviews of Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm (Park)

Derek Ashley

This review is for who is in charge of Oxon Hill Farm, not the farm itself, as well as the National Park Service. It’s clear this place is financially neglected, and the people in charge of this place have little to no respect or reverence for the history of agriculture, farms, or farming in this country, possibly because this is not their background. It’s despicable how little care or concern has been put into this farm. It really is an example of DC politics, and people getting positions because of who they knew rather than being the best candidate.

Daniel Dunmire

Dogs aren't allowed at the Cove. I understand not allowing them at the Farm, but I don't see why they can't walk on the trail, which looked really nice. Very disappointing. Also, the signage is inconsistent, which is a bit ridiculous.

Jason Adams

It was quite Pleasant to visit an area that I have not been to for 30 years. Numerous amount of history in the display signs they had around the area, so there's no shortage of knowledge to be gained.

Brenda Rivas

(Translated by Google) Can someone tell me if they sell milk here, chickens, oh something please (Original) Alguien me puede decir si aquí venden leche, pollos, oh algo por favor

yami Aquino

(Translated by Google) Very few animals and no opening and closing hours in the information (Original) Muy pocos animales y no tiene horario de abrir y cerrar en la información

IcHuLuS VanHinderloom

Very nice park and walking path free to the public. If you walk further down the path from the farm you are treated to a wonderful skyline view of the city. If you are looking for a quiet place to walk and take in a few sights (including animals) this is the place for you.

Falana Martin

The Farm is tucked away off of I-395. I took my toddler daughter there on a sunny and hot afternoon and we must of missed all of the activities because there was hardly anything to do besides look at the Farm animals, which included the cows, the chickens, the pigs and the horses, who were all hiding out of the sun. It's a cute little farm to enjoy with the fam, when I imagine, there are activities to do with the animals and children. Maybe next time, we'll go earlier in the morning or check the website for activities first. Overall, my toddler daughter enjoyed herself and that's all that matters.

Shayne Englund

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Dr K Shepard

It was a cool experience for my children who are toddlers. It's good walking exercise so wear comfortable shoes. Staff was knowledgeable and friendly.

Kathy Walker

Need more animals, kids had fun feeding the animals, and coloring pictures. Yes I also had fun watching them run up and the trails. Wish they had snacks.

Jacob Crowe

Great little historical animal farm operated by the Park Service, with hay rides.

Walter Sun

This is memory link for me. But they could definitely use some more animals in farm.

Evangelina Montgomery

Awesome place to relax and either walk , hike or bike

Jade Martinez

This is a great place to get away from the city. If you have kids, be sure to have them do the Junior Ranger book.

KIM MYOMI PARRAWAY

Love this place ♥️♥️♥️ Great place to bring your family. Different activities daily. Wonderful place to get away out of the city and enjoy nature. And they have picnic areas too.

Emilee Ann

this place is amazing. great place to bring kids. I would definitely hang out here with the family, the service is amazing and everyone who comes is always so kind and will always approach you kindly. I do one hundred percent reccomend coming here with family, friends or by yourself

Vibha Sagar

Quiet place.. great for kids on weekends to explore the farm.. tractor ride.. roosters, chickens, sheep, cows!!! suitable for picnic spot as well.

Amy Smith

Love! A true hidden gem. We always have the best time here. Plan your trip around the hayride & chicken feeding times!

Mary Renee Reuter

I have been going to this farm since I was a child (My grandparents lived in Oxon Hill and I grew up in Alexandria) and I now take my own daughter. It is virtually unchanged (although I think there used to be animals in one of the barns with name tags that are no longer there - but this was twenty years ago!). I love the views from the hay ride and it's just a beautiful place all around. It's a farm five minutes from a major US city and having that kind of dichotomy in one place is why the DC metropolitan area is my favorite place to live. If you check out the book shop, they have some great local children's books. I got one about Molly Banaky, the mother of Benjamin Banneker, and have used it in my classroom ever since. It is free, it's educational, it's a way to spend quality time outdoors with your family. What else do you need?

Ngana Andrew-Mziray

Google maps directions to Oxon Hill Park took us to the middle of I-495 South!

Elida Araujo

Great place for the family

Lyle Ring

There is a lot of potential for this spot but every time I visit it seems a little more run down. The rangers seem less enthusiastic than other National Parks I've been too. It either needs more funding or better management.

Victoria T

I love taking my kids here. There is so much room for them to run around and play. We 3 cows, a few goats, 2 horses and plenty of roosters and chickens running around. The visitor center has neat stuff to buy and a small area where kids can play and read books. There are walking and biking trails that we haven't explored yet but I hear they are very long. I saw a sign that suggest you can fish as well. There is plenty of space for picnics near the parking lot and the bathrooms are pretty clean, there are a few spider webs here and there which is expected, but a lot cleaner than most public restrooms. I you want a great spot to take pictures, this place is great for that.

Jr C

(Translated by Google) Nature Experience (Original) Natur Experience

B Orfila

Awesome family fun. Don't miss the War of 1812 Witness Tree in the parking lot!

Elisabeth Peebles

Had a great field trip with my daughter's preschool. The kids loved it.

Mike Samras

Oxon Hill is a nice half-day trip for a family with small kids. There isn't too much, but a few animals to see and old farm equipment to check out.

Cynthia Christian

Made for a perfect autumn day.

Jennifer Caulk

The day we went all of the animals were in their shelters and there was very little shade. Make sure you bring a wagon or stroller for babies and toddlers because there is a lot of walking between animal pens. Check the schedule for tractor rides before you go so you don't miss them. The great thing is that it's free.

Kateri Ambrow

Beautiful views and well setup for children. There are programs for them to attend and animals they can observe up close.

Paula Collins

Very few animals for the children to experience, but the visit was redeemed by the tractor ride, which thankfully made a stop at the parking lot. The staff was very knowledgeable and courteous.

Dana Phipps

Fun farm experience for little kids. The rangers are very friendly and helpful and the kids got to milk a cow and feed the chickens in a real farm.

Andrea Murray

Beautiful place to visit! Great spot to take your kids in the morning.

Suzanne Roberts

Great place to bring kids. Rangers and other staff are very friendly. Great views from the main trail. Many places to stop and see the animals here, as well as many historical markers that tell the story of the park's history. Closes somewhat early (4:30 pm), so make sure to leave enough time.

Peter Powell

Go early to milk cows and take wagon ride. Not as much fun as it was 35 years ago.

Ed Marttinen

If you have young children or even young teenagers, Oxon Hill Animal Farm is definitely a place you want to put at the top of your entertainment list. It is an absolutely beautiful place to get away from the city. You will have a great time if you pack yourself a picnic basket of non-perishable food items or even a cooler. There are a few picnic tables or you could bring a blanket to spread out on the grass. It's a good place if you want to get away from people. Their free parking lot has very few shaded spots so be prepared if it's hot outside and be sure to check the forecast. It's a place you can spend the whole day and it doesn't cost anything except your gasoline. You will be able to walk around a beautiful Farm like setting and see wonderful farm animals. They have very clean restrooms, a nice free parking lot and clean Sweet Air to breathe. Perfect for young lovers. My parents took me there when I was a child. When I was a young teenager with no money I would take my new girlfriends. They always loved it when we rolled around in the grass or took a horseback ride. Go there and see for yourself then you will know.

Michael Robbins

Surprising oasis within sight of downtown!

rodrigue aime NGONGANG

Memorable moments at this park

P Dub728

Nice!

Molly Kreuze

Awesome place! Informative and kind rangers. You can interact with the animals.

Melanie Barcant

Wonderful place to go, especially for younger children. And absolutely free, even parking. Pigs, chickens, goats, sheep, horses, a donkey, and several cows last time I went. The cow let us pet her through the fence and was very sweet.

Jazmin Bibb

Nice and quite

Deniz Turkmen

For a free park, it is not bad at all. It's a historical site which you can learn about more if you want, or you can mind your own business and take a walk in the nature while petting cows and getting chased by roosters. Parking lot closes at 4:30 so not an evening activity.

Anthony Montgomery

It's a great place to get away and not go far.

Gedalia Walls

Great historic site. Lots of history and great views of Oxon Creek, Potomac, DC and Alexandria. The visitor center has a really good junior ranger activity that will keep the children busy for an hour or so.

Adolfo Martinez

Good place

Joe Williams

Pretty cool place! Farm right outside of the city with lots of animals, trails, and a tractor ride. And...it's free! Great stop for the kids on a trip to Alexandria.

J Fitz

Small working farm that is a great visit! The farm has antique farm equipment and live animals. The farm has chickens, goats, pigs, and cows. There are also trails that lead to the opposite side of the gorge that are part of the hiker biker trail system. Oxon Cove is a great way point for riding from the ART or Fort Dupont before continuing on to the MVT. This place has water fountains and bottle filler as well as flush toilets.

Vicky Lopez

(Translated by Google) Not very few animals (Original) No muy pocos animales

Silvana tramcoso

Isso e uma fazemda

Marie-Marthe Samuels

We enjoy going to this farm with our children! So much to do. Free hay ride, and programs! They get to milk the cows, feed the chickens and pigs for Free! We love it!

Fasttrac68 .

Plenty of farm creatures to keep you busy for an early morning or late afternoon. Most activities take place in the morning hours to include milking a cow, feeding chickens, feeding horses, hay ride and a tour through the old houses on the property. Everything is free and the staff is friendly. There is a information office that can double as a small classroom. Plenty of space to park, small walk to get to the farm from the parking lot. The walk way isn't very wheel chair friendly as it's all rocks and dirt.

Nubia Fasil D.

Nicely kept Reserved museum farm..we were so glad we participated cleaning Potomac with the wonderful Park Ranger and other volunteers!

Vanessa Johnson

My son loved seeing the animals there he just wished he could see a pig.

M B Delissaint

It's a farm. I'm a city girl but, to get a little taste of farm living, this usr a far drive. Just past Nat'l Harbour. Disappointed thigh they didn't have enough chicken fed 4 our group to feed the chickens and we couldn't milk the cow.

Alysha Bridges

Not a lot of animals out. They need to keep the animals up a little better. If they arent going to have animals out they should put a sign up before people walk all the way to the back

tiffanywiz

We loved the goats. Set them free around the property and they could keep your fields maintained without using fuel. Focus on sustainability.

Dean Woods

Awesome place. The farm closes much too early in the spring and summertime

Amber Cockey

Sweet little national park. Cows, horses, pigs, chickens, roosters, and perhaps a donkey. Free wagon ride. Fed the chickens for free. Visitor's center was closed when we arrived---they were doing an annual visitor's center cleaning---but it looked informative. Historic home was also closed. I would suggest going on a weekend because more things would be available to do. Ample parking but it's a little walk down a dirt road to get to the park from the parking lot. Not a problem unless you have, say, an elderlu relative who is unsteady on his/her feet. Bring your water with you because you won't want to hike back to the car just for a drink. Jr Ranger program available onsite.

Jaquelin Zelaya

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place (Original) Hermoso Lugar

ahmad A

(Translated by Google) A lovely place, haidi and worth the visit (Original) مكان جميل وهادي ويستحق الزيارة

Anthony Leeks

Good place to get back to nature and learn a few things in a quaint environment

Pacco theReptile

This is the farm I went to as a kid. Its a nice 30min adventure before it gets boring. Where are the pigs? I didn't see them last time.

Petra Holden

This adorable animal farm is run by the National Park Service, so it is free to visit and all of the attractions - cow milking, tractor rides, story time, chicken, hog, duck or goat feeding and more - are free as well. Check the website for times and dates, but virtually every weekday morning starting at 10 am the rangers are out engaging with the visitors and providing one of the above activities. If you need a break from the outdoors, there is a small ranger station complete with children's nook where they can color, do puzzles, and read one of the many available children's books on farming. I have three small children and this is one of our go-to places in the area, where I know they'll learn something and have fun! Of note, once you park you still have to walk down a gravelly, pot-holed road for four minutes, so although strollers can make it ok, it's a bit of a challenge. :) But it's worth it!

Diane Fisher

Loved feeding the chickens and pigs!

Ron Costigan

Cool place

Javier Quiroz

(Translated by Google) It is a nice place (Original) Es un lugar bonito