Oakland Park is a quiet retreat complete with plenty of green space, picnic tables and benches. Oakland Park is located off of Wilson Boulevard and is easily accessible by the Virginia Square-GMU Metro Station.
With metal sculptures, hanging and sunken gardens and other elements, King Street Garden Park is a place for relaxing and contemplation within the dense urban surroundings. Its improvement and maintenance is overseen by the King Street Gardens Park Foundation.
Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library is a public facility. It carries a wide selection of literature, non-fiction, audio books, music CDs and DVDs. The library provides free internet access via library computers and Wi-Fi for personal laptops, as well as reading areas for adults and children.
Armistead L. Boothe Park is named after native Alexandrian Armistead Boothe, who was a former city attorney and supporter of school integration during the 1950s. The 10-acre park features a multipurpose athletic field, a basketball court, playground, picnic pavilion, tennis courts,and walking and biking trails.
The Lake Newport Tennis Courts are one of Reston Association's many tennis facilities. The courts are lighted for late-night play. Membership in Reston Association is required, although those who do not live in Reston can purchase seasonal passes to use the facilities. The association often offers tennis classes and workshops, individual and group lessons and tournaments at the tennis courts.