Winkler Botanical Preserve
Recreation $$ | Open
5400 Roanoke Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22311
Alexandria
Hours | Open
| Days | Time | | Mon | 08:30 am - 04:00 pm |
| Tue | 08:30 am - 04:00 pm |
| Wed | 08:30 am - 04:00 pm |
| Thu | 08:30 am - 04:00 pm |
| Fri | 08:30 am - 04:00 pm |
| Sat | 08:30 am - 04:00 pm |
| Sun | 08:30 am - 04:00 pm |
Description
Welcome to the Winkler Botanical Preserve. A private 44-acre green oasis in the middle of the Mark Center. Created by the Winkler family's Catherine Winkler Herman and her daughter Tori Thomas and the Winkler Foundation in 1981 as a way to protect this Get to know Winkler Botanical Preserve
This private preserve is open to the public and is used as a teaching resource for the city of Alexandria schools. A wonderful amenity situated right in the heart of the Mark Center.
Multiple trails, streams, lake, and waterfall along with a private lodge (The Catherine Lodge) surrounded by woods and native plants make this a great green escape from the surrounding urban community.
The Park can be accessed through the parking lot at the end.
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