Claude Moore Park
About the Park
Claude Moore Park provides a unique green space amid the neighborhoods and commercial areas in eastern Loudoun. Visitors to the park discover wooded lanes, green meadows, and sparkling ponds while catching a glimpse of wildlife that make their homes in the park's habitats. Natural areas provide peaceful surroundings for hikes, picnics, bird watching and photography.
- Park Map (PDF) Opens a New Window.
- Park is closed at sunset (see posted signs)
- No natural or historic materials may be removed from the park.
- No animals may be released in the park.
- Rules and Regulations (PDF)
- Backyard Field Guide (PDF)pens a New Window.
Park Highlights
- Vestal’s Gap Visitor Center: contains restrooms, park maps and information, water fountain, and the Discovery Room with hands-on activities and live-animal displays
- Vestal’s Gap Road and the Lanesville Historic District take you back in time as you walk the Native American trail and visit the:
- Mid-1700s Frogshackle Nature Center
- 1779 Lanesville Ordinary and Post Office
- 1880s Bridges’ Schoolhouse
- 11 miles of hiking trails
- 2 fishing ponds
- 2 picnic pavilions available for rent
- Historic Area listed on the National Register for Historic Places
- Sportsplex: baseball, softball and rectangular fields (available for scheduled use)
Programs & Events
Guests of all ages and group sizes can enjoy a wide variety of park programs and special events on history, nature and more.
- View current programs in the Activity Guide.
- Summer camps ,birthday parties and scout programs are also available.
Dogs In Parks
Dogs are generally allowed in parks while on a physical leash and under the control of the owner, according to Chapter 612.13 of the Loudoun County Codified Ordinances; however, per Chapter 1092.21, there are certain areas within parks that dogs are prohibited, such as athletic areas and spectator areas and their surrounding areas. Please see the ordinance language Opens a New Window. for both 612.13 and 1092.21 for more details.