There is street parking at the above address. Alternately there is a cul-de-sac at 9528 Rockport Road, Vienna, Virginia. Trails lead into the park from both locations.

This is a small wooded park in the city of Vienna, somewhat hilly, undeveloped except for dirt trails, with access to two streams and a meadow under the power line right-of-way. Eudora Park is a similar park, abutting Northside Park on the northwest side.

Note that there are two different eBird Hot Spots called "Northside Park", in Virginia. The other one is located in Norfolk.

Often called the skinniest park in Virginia, Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Railroad Regional Park is a paved trail between Shirlington and Purcellville, Virginia. Run, cycle or skate the 45-mile route along the former roadbed of the Washington & Old Dominion Railroad, which runs through the urban heartland and into the Virginia countryside. Equestrians can ride the adjacent 32-mile gravel horse trail. The W&OD trail has multiple parking areas, enabling you to jump on and off the trail at various points.