Should You Rent Or Buy A Paddleboard?
If you are trying paddleboarding this summer, you’ll need to either rent or buy a paddleboard. Read Red’s guide today to decide which option is best for you!
Paddleboarding in Lake Anne, Virginia
Written by Jess Davies /
Lake Anne in Reston, VA is my favorite place to paddle. The water is calm, there is no boat traffic and it is anchored by Lake Anne Plaza with a variety of shops, restaurants and merchants.
Lake View Photo: By Kit Case - Lake Anne Morning., CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=60255414
Highlights
Lake Anne was the first Village Center built as part of Robert E. Simon’s (the "RES" in Reston) planned community, Reston. Today the Plaza sits in a Historic Overlay District, and is home to a diverse and vibrant community.
On Thursday nights and weekends you can paddle down and listen to live music from the water, visit the farmers market on Saturdays. In August there is a Cardboard Box Regatta and in September there is a SUP Triathlon.
Local knowledge
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Sat nav
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Nearest parking
Parking is available immediately on either side of Inlet Court but do not block any homes, mailboxes or driveways! Use both sides of the street.
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Launch point
The boat ramp for the launch point is right at the intersection of Inlet Court and Wiehle Avenue.
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Places to stay
Small hotels in town
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Places to eat and drink
There are several bars and cafes, the Lake Anne Brew House and Lake Anne Wine and Coffee House. You can put your board on the steps and grab a drink or a meal!
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