Mattingly Avenue Park

Caught a couple 3/4/5 pound bass from hear.

AWESOME park!!

Cute little playground, easy access to the water and kayak rental

i love coming to this place. i usually come here to when i walk my dog or just want to relax. the pavillion & parking are higher up on the hill, while the dock & water are lower on the hill.

the pavillion is mostly clean & that also goes w/ the park as well, w/ lunch tables scattered around. there is also a trail that goes along the Mattawoman Creek where you can get good photography & more views of the creek.

only problem is that there is no defined schedule for when the bathrooms are locked. the sign might say before 4pm, but sometimes it could be locked earlier.

20 years strong going here , and love it. I have seen it renovated to its full potential and its great. The little store is upgraded and nice and you can rent kyaks too. There is a hose for boat wash-down or whatever, and two clean port-a-potties. Fishing is decent but really not a good area for kids because of the boats in and out and the hang ups close to shore--you need to be casting out into the channel for success. However, the park and pavilion area are awesome and can be rented at the town hall--which has actual bathroom key. Grills and picnic tables on site. NO SHADE on pier!