City of Manassas, Virginia

Manassas Local Guide

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Find a new favorite walk, spend an afternoon with local history, or make room for an everyday stop. 17 places to get to know Manassas.

17 local places
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Time Outdoors

Parks, trails and places to pause

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Pond and fountain beside a wooded walking path at Dean Park in Manassas.
Pond and walking path at Dean Park.Photo: Bryan Alexander

Dean Park Lane Parks & Trails

Dean Park

Explore trails through Dean Park and connect with the Winters Branch Trail, or make time for its skate park, sport courts and picnic areas. Lucky's Dog Park is also within this larger outdoor recreation site.

Before You Go Use 9501 Dean Park Lane for the recreation park. Restrooms operate April through October, and organized field or court use may require a rental.

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Annaburg Manor seen along its tree lined drive with renovation materials visible in April 2024.
Annaburg and its tree lined drive during renovations in April 2024.Photo: BoredPenguin

Maple Street Historic Grounds & Outdoor Time

Annaburg

Take a short walk or bring a picnic to the public grounds surrounding Annaburg, the former summer home of the Portner family. Mature trees and the historic house give this small green retreat a distinctive setting, with an entrance sign introducing its history.

Before You Go Plan for the grounds rather than assuming the house is open. The city describes daylight access, with parking at 9201 Maple Street and no public restrooms. Check current programs for interior visits.

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  • Baldwin Park

    Historic Downtown Park & Outdoor Time

    A playground, picnic tables and a small garden path make an outdoor stop behind the city museum.

    Behind the Manassas Museum, Baldwin Park offers a playground, picnic tables, and a small garden path. Pair outdoor time here with a museum visit.

    Before You Go Restrooms are inside the train depot across the street, not within the park itself.

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  • Stonewall Park

    Stonewall Road Parks & Recreation

    A paved walking loop, playgrounds and sport courts offer several ways to spend time outdoors.

    Walk the paved trail around the playing field, stop at the playgrounds or enjoy basketball, tennis and pickleball at this City of Manassas park. A covered picnic pavilion and seasonal outdoor pool add more options for a longer visit.

    Before You Go Park restrooms operate April through October. The outdoor pool has a separate summer season, so check its schedule if swimming is part of your visit.

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  • Byrd Park

    Cavalry Lane Parks & Play

    A playground beside a picnic pavilion pairs family outdoor time with basketball and other sport courts.

    Bring a picnic and spend time at the playground at this neighborhood park on Cavalry Lane. Basketball, Bankshot basketball and a multi use court lined for roller hockey provide options for active play, while diamond fields accommodate scheduled sports.

    Before You Go Restrooms operate April through October. Check field reservations before organizing a game rather than assuming a diamond field will be available.

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  • Cavalry Run Park

    Ashton Avenue Neighborhood Park & Play

    A playground, open lawn and sport courts make a compact neighborhood stop for outdoor play.

    Enjoy tennis, pickleball or basketball, or bring a picnic to this small city park on Ashton Avenue. A playground and open grassy area provide space for a simpler family outing without planning a long trail walk.

    Before You Go There is a small on site parking lot but no restrooms. Plan a daylight visit, as the park closes at dusk.

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  • Kinsley Mill Park

    Hastings Drive Neighborhood Park & Play

    An astronaut themed playground, open grass and courts bring several kinds of play to a neighborhood park.

    Visit Kinsley Mill Park for its astronaut themed playground and open grassy field. Basketball and a multi use court lined for roller hockey offer more active ways to enjoy this city park on Hastings Drive.

    Before You Go Use the city's current address, 10253 Hastings Drive. On site parking is available, but the park has no restrooms.

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History & Culture

Art, heritage and local stories

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Brick museum entrance with its name above an arch and a green roof.
Manassas Museum before its expansion, photographed in 2011.Photo: Billy Hathorn

Historic Downtown History & Culture

Manassas Museum

Explore local history through museum exhibitions and educational programs on Prince William Street. The museum also introduces historic sites and African American history in the city.

Before You Go If you are planning a Monday visit, confirm seasonal opening before heading over.

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Historic red roofed Manassas train depot decorated with patriotic bunting.
Historic Manassas depot, photographed in 2011.Photo: Billy Hathorn

Historic Downtown Railroad Heritage

Historic Manassas Train Depot

The restored 1914 depot houses the visitor center and the James and Marion Payne Railroad Heritage Gallery. It remains an active train station and offers a starting point for exploring downtown Manassas’s railroad history.

Before You Go Pick up a downtown map at the depot’s visitor center before starting a self guided walk.

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Interpretive kiosk beside a garden path at the Jennie Dean Memorial.
Interpretive kiosk at the Jennie Dean Memorial, photographed in 2019.Photo: Devry Becker Jones

Wellington Road African American Heritage

Jennie Dean Memorial

An outdoor memorial honors Jennie Dean and the school she founded for African American students. Historic markers, a campus model and outlines of former buildings help visitors understand the site’s educational legacy.

Before You Go This outdoor historic site has no on site restrooms. Parking is beside the memorial entrance.

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Brick facade and columned entrance of Liberia House in an archival photograph.
Archival exterior view of Liberia House. The source record dates this photograph to 2007.Photo: Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD

Portner Avenue History & Heritage

Liberia House

Explore the grounds around an 1825 house occupied by troops and visited by President Lincoln during the Civil War. Short walking trails and picnic space allow an exterior visit even when no house tour is scheduled.

Before You Go The grounds open from dawn to dusk, but house entry is through scheduled tours or special events. Use 8601 Portner Avenue. Restrooms operate April through October.

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A cannon and a wooden decoy on the grass at Mayfield Fort in an archival photograph.
Archival cannon and wooden decoy display at Mayfield Fort, from a source record dated 2007.Photo: Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD

Quarry Road History & Heritage

Mayfield Fort

Walk to the fort along paved paths and read markers about its Civil War role. Confederate and Union troops occupied the site at different stages of the war, and the remains of the Hooe family farm add another layer of local history.

Before You Go The park opens from dawn to dusk, with parking at 8401 Quarry Road and no restrooms. The paved path leads to the top of the fort.

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Low earthwork contours beneath trees at Cannon Branch Fort.
An archival view of wooded earthworks at Cannon Branch Fort.Photo: Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD

Gateway Boulevard History & Heritage

Cannon Branch Fort

Built by Union troops in 1864 to defend rail lines, Cannon Branch Fort is a quiet historic stop within a wooded city park. Follow shaded trails through the site and pause at benches along the way.

Before You Go Use the park entrance at 10611 Gateway Boulevard. The grounds open from dawn to dusk, with parking on site but no restrooms.

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  • ARTfactory

    Historic Downtown Art & Creative Learning

    A historic candy factory now hosts gallery exhibitions and creative learning in downtown Manassas.

    The historic Hopkins Candy Factory is home to an arts center with rotating gallery exhibitions and creative classes. Its downtown location offers a way to include visual art and hands on learning in a Manassas visit.

    Before You Go Match your visit to the current gallery exhibition dates, and book separately for a class or ticketed performance.

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Libraries & Community

Everyday places to learn and connect

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Penguin mascot, telescope and astronomy books inside Manassas City Library.
Astronomy themed display inside Manassas City Library, photographed in September 2021.Photo: Bryan Alexander

Wellington Station Library & Learning

Manassas City Library

Find books, a children's area, and public computers at this library in Wellington Station Shopping Center. It is a city location within the Prince William Public Libraries system.

Before You Go Head to the Wellington Station branch at 10104 Dumfries Road, not the separate Manassas Park City Library.

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Baskets of potatoes, onions and green peppers at the Historic Manassas Farmers Market.
Produce at the Historic Manassas Farmers Market, photographed in 2011.Photo: Paul Davis

Historic Downtown Community Market

Historic Manassas Farmers Market

Meet local producers and browse farm products, prepared foods and handmade items at the downtown farmers market. The operator runs Thursday markets at Harris Pavilion and Saturday markets at the Prince William Street parking lot during the main season.

Before You Go This is a market day outing, not a daily venue. Check current season dates and use the correct location: Harris Pavilion on Thursdays or 9024 Prince William Street on Saturdays.

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  • Manassas City Community Center

    Sudley Road Recreation & Community

    Family activities, adult recreation and gathering spaces create a city run place to meet and learn.

    The city community center offers activities for children, adults and older residents, along with spaces for meetings and community gatherings. Its program listings include creative activities, family recreation and fitness opportunities at the former Marsteller School site.

    Before You Go Check the individual program listing for age limits and registration. Some activities accept drop ins, while others require advance sign up. Use 8750 Sudley Road.

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