Is Kings Park safe?
Burke, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Kings Park as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Kings Park
“Go. Kings Park is an exceptionally safe, peaceful residential neighborhood in Fairfax County with virtually nonexistent violent crime and tranquil suburban streets. It is primarily a residential area, so visitors typically come for nearby parks, family visits, or community amenities.”
About the area
Kings Park is an established mid-century suburb in Burke/Springfield known for leafy streets, single-family brick homes, and immediate access to parklands. It offers a relaxed family-oriented setting adjacent to Lake Accotink Park and community shopping hubs.
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet Suburb
- Leafy & Green
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Kings Park
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 46/100
There are no municipal bike-share docks, but neighborhood roads connect directly to the 40-mile Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail (CCT) bordering Lake Accotink.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent and property crime rates are among the lowest in the greater Washington D.C. metropolitan region.
- Affluent, stable community with high homeownership rates and median household incomes well over $130,000.
- Direct recreational access to Lake Accotink Park and extensive paved regional multi-use trail networks.
Cons
- Car-dependent layout with minimal commercial activity directly inside the residential interior.
- Lack of sidewalks on several secondary neighborhood cut-through streets.
- Limited street lighting on residential cul-de-sacs at night.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Kings Park or its surrounding residential areas, with emergency social services concentrated in central Fairfax and Springfield.
What Kings Park is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with dog walkers, joggers, and school buses, feeling completely safe throughout.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet residential atmosphere with light residential traffic around the community park and shopping plaza.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued suburban vibe where neighbors walk along quiet cul-de-sacs with no safety concerns.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and silent with minimal road traffic, feeling exceptionally secure though dimly lit on minor streets.
Transit, parking and getting around
Fairfax Connector buses run along major boundary roads like Braddock Road and Rolling Road, connecting to the Burke Centre or Rolling Road VRE stations (5-8 minute drive) and the Franconia-Springfield Metro Station (Blue Line, 15 minute drive).
Free, plentiful street parking is available along all residential roads, and the Kings Park Shopping Center provides abundant free surface parking.
Things to do in Kings Park
- Hike, run, or rent a pedal boat around Lake Accotink Park along the Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail.
- Browse books, attend local events, or use the quiet study spaces at the Kings Park Community Library.
- Swim or play tennis at the neighborhood Kings Park Pool during the summer season.
Local favorites
- Spartan's Family Restaurant · Greek / Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (1250)Longstanding local institution serving generous portions of Greek specialties, pizza, and subs.
- Pho Golden Cow · Vietnamese Restaurant · 4.4★ (480)Neighborhood staple in Kings Park Shopping Center dishing up flavorful pho bowls and rice platters.
- The Swiss Bakery · Bakery & Cafe · 4.5★ (1600)Beloved European-style bakery and grocery offering authentic artisan breads, pastries, and sandwiches.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.