Description
This small park, also known as Dahlgren Wayside Park, with its mowed field and picnic tables, offers a spectacular view of the expansive Potomac River. From the park’s sandy beach, visitors can expect to see osprey, terns, wintering waterfowl, and wading birds feeding in the rich river habitat. Other park wildlife includes songbirds and butterflies.
Wildlife Sightings
Birds Recently Seen at Wayside Park:
110 species have been reported at this site to date.
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan 2026 | 5 | Scott Sarratt |
| 7 Jan 2026 | 8 | Frederick Atwood |
| 7 Dec 2025 | 5 | Frederick Atwood |
| 6 Dec 2025 | 7 | Timothy Burnett |
| 15 Nov 2025 | 19 | Collin Trepanitis |
Amenities & Accessibility Considerations
Site Amenities
- On-site Parking
- No Fee or Permit/Pass Requirement
Maps & Directions
Physical Address: 3435 Roseland Road, King George, VA 22485
From I-95 in Richmond/Ashland, continue north. Take exit 104 for SR 207 toward US 301/Carmel Church/Bowling Green. Keep right and follow signs for Bowling Green/Fort AP Hill. Merge onto SR 207 E and continue onto SR 207 Bypass after 9.7 miles. In 1.4 miles, continue onto US 301 N for 29.9 miles. Turn left onto SR 652/Roseland Rd just before the bridge into Maryland and find the park to the left.
Site Information
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Contact Information:
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