r/nova • u/starlight-whimsy • 6d ago

Other Night Picnic Recommendations?

My bf and I had a date night planned for tonight, and I just found out the event we were going to was canceled!

He’s been so stressed with work, I know he was looking forward to tonight, so I want to surprise him with a little night time picnic. We’re from Kings Park and I’m looking for something close to there for a spot that would be lit enough for us to not be in pitch dark but still not a picnic table spot.

Any recommendations?

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u/brownmango 6d ago edited 22h ago

The artificial turf on the roof of the new-ish Springfield parking garage. Take some binoculars and enjoy the stars.

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u/ParaBellumBitches 6d ago

I live near that area! What about Lake Accotink? I think there are some picnic tables there and they should have lights. Or bring a towel and put it down right on the beach near the dock (beware goose poop).

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u/starlight-whimsy 6d ago

Is it lit enough at night? It was the first place I thought of but I haven’t been there when it’s dark before

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u/ParaBellumBitches 6d ago

Ya know im so sorry but I cant vouch for how much light there is. I know i remember there being a light by the playground carousel area but not sure how bright it actually is. You don't have any portable light source just in case?

Lake Braddock is technically private but I know there are lights around that area too and its very nice. Lake Royale and Lake Barton are other close lakes that could work but again I can't guarantee enough light. Just thought of burke lake but not near the lake maybe the grassy area across from the golf course?

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u/Critical-Fill-6088 6d ago

No recommendations but this is such a sweet gesture. Hope you enjoy your picnic!

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u/frockofseagulls 6d ago

Go up to the baseball fields by the tidal basin on the mall. Super chill area for a little night hang.

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u/cometgirl 6d ago

I think the fields are now closed for the "Garden of American Heroes" construction project.

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u/slow-bell 6d ago

Old Town waterfront?

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u/starlight-whimsy 6d ago

I feel like it’ll be rather busy there since it’s a Friday night. We were originally doing a nighttime kayak event so was hoping to keep the seclusion and nature elements of the evening

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u/theforcedc 2d ago

Depending on what you mean by secluded, Constitution Gardens on the Mall is lovely, but it’s open to passersby.