When is Chessie's Big Backyard open?
Mon–Tue 11 AM–7 PM; Wed 11 AM–5 PM; Thu–Fri 11 AM–7 PM; Sat–Sun 9:30 AM–8 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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Chessie's Big Backyard
- 4.8937 reviews
- Free
- Closed now
Fairfax County Park Authority children's playground with a splash pad, carousel, nature trail, picnic tables and amphitheater.
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Chessie's Big Backyard in short
When is the best time to visit Chessie's Big Backyard?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Chessie's Big Backyard indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Chessie's Big Backyard good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Chessie's Big Backyard cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Chessie's Big Backyard?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Chessie's Big Backyard?
About 2 hours.
Where is Chessie's Big Backyard?
6601 Telegraph Rd, Alexandria, VA 22310.
Is Chessie's Big Backyard wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 6:30 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 11 am.
In its favour
- Best in the morning
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Feels 48° out there
51°
Clear
- Feels
- 48°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 6mph
- 7am
51° - 8am55°
- 9am60°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- monday
- 11 AM–7 PM
- tuesday
- 11 AM–7 PM
- wednesdayToday
- 11 AM–5 PM
- thursday
- 11 AM–7 PM
- friday
- 11 AM–7 PM
- saturday
- 9:30 AM–8 PM
- sunday
- 9:30 AM–8 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Chessie's Big Backyard
- 2 Franconia Park · 4 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 2 h
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 937 reviews
Known for
- Splash pad
- Carousel
- Nature walk
- Amphitheater
What people say
- People like:
- Splash pad, trail, carousel and free admission are praised.
Around here
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time