Wakefield Virginia Map
Explore Wakefield, Virginia, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Wakefield, Virginia
| City | Wakefield |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Alexandria (city) |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.824691 |
| Longitude | -77.242953 |
| Population | 11,805 |
| Density | 1208.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 22304, 23888, 22003 |
| Area Code | 804, 571, 703 |
| School District | Fairfax County Public Schools |
About Wakefield, Virginia
Wakefield is a locality in Alexandria (city), Virginia, United States. It has a population of 11,805. The population density is 1208.0 people per km². Wakefield is located at 38.8247°N, 77.2430°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 22304, 23888, 22003.Wakefield maintains a quiet presence upon the inland plains where the earth holds a deep, earthen stillness. It lies 1.6 miles north of Rose Hill, VA (from Rose Hill, VA: bearing 11°T), and is situated 6.9 miles south-southwest of Washington. Holmes Run carves a subtle path through the terrain, its waters moving with a deliberate, slow urgency toward the horizon. Beyond the immediate fields, the distant silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains offers a faint, jagged promise of height against the darkening sky. To the north, the elevation shifts toward the gentle basin of Hybla Valley, creating a landscape defined by endurance rather than dramatic change. When evening shadows lengthen across Ewald Park, the atmosphere takes on a heavy, golden quality that seems to suspend the very air in place.
Wakefield reflects a heritage built upon the steady labor of those who first cleared the timber and turned the soil. The local economy has evolved from the agrarian traditions of the past into a modern arrangement of small-scale commerce and regional trade. Industries here rely on the patient rhythm of the seasons, honoring the legacy of a district that values substance over spectacle. Residents often note that the character of the soil dictates the pace of progress, ensuring that growth remains measured and intentional. The persistence of these economic roots provides a foundation for a life that prizes stability above the frantic shifts of distant urban centers.
Cultural life in Wakefield finds its expression in the quiet gatherings and community traditions that persist through the generations. Ewald Park serves as a central meeting place, where the simple architecture of the grounds allows for a communal stillness that feels increasingly rare. Visitors might venture toward the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway Terminus to experience a more deliberate immersion in the regional landscape. While the area avoids the clamor of national attention, the legacy of its inhabitants is marked by a deep, local sense of identity. The absence of overwhelming landmarks allows the true character of the place to emerge through the daily habits and interactions of its people.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Wakefield Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 074° E
- St. Michael (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 203° SW
- Accotink Stream Valley Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 159° S
- St. Francis (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 002° N
- The Pines (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 020° N
- Cinema Arts Theatre (Cinema) — 2.2 mi, 309° NW
- Lake Accotink Carousel (Attraction) — 2.6 mi, 145° SE
- Angelika Film Center & Café (Cinema) — 3.3 mi, 012° N
- Fairfax Museum and Visitors Center (Museum) — 3.4 mi, 294° NW
- The George Mason Statue (Public Artwork) — 3.5 mi, 276° W
- University Mall Theatres (Theatre) — 3.8 mi, 270° W
- Bells Bird Sanctuary Park (Nature Reserve) — 3.9 mi, 297° NW
- US Arts Center Vienna (Gallery) — 5.2 mi, 011° N
- Kiln & Custard (Arts Centre) — 5.5 mi, 347° N
- Falls Church Arts (Gallery) — 5.5 mi, 038° NE
- Freeman House Historic Site (Attraction) — 5.6 mi, 348° N
- Creative Cauldron Stage (Theatre) — 5.6 mi, 045° NE
- National Firearms Museum (Museum) — 5.6 mi, 298° NW
- Meridian High School Stadium (Stadium) — 5.8 mi, 028° NE
- Viewing area (Viewpoint) — 5.9 mi, 188° S
- George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 9.8 mi, 008° N · 2,795 acres
- Mason Neck State Park (State Park) — 11.6 mi, 163° S
- Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.0 mi, 176° S · 1,268 acres
- Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.4 mi, 161° S · 2,944 acres
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About This Wakefield Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wakefield, Virginia. Coordinates: 38.824691, -77.242953. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Wakefield includes the ZIP code (22304, 23888, 22003), telephone area code (804, 571, 703), county seat of Alexandria (city), and school district assignment (Fairfax County Public Schools).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
