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Manassas Park, Virginia
City of Manassas Park
Manassas Park community center
Manassas Park community center
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Official seal of Manassas Park, Virginia
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Location of Manassas Park in Virginia
Location of Manassas Park in Virginia
Manassas Park in Virginia
Manassas Park in Virginia
Manassas Park, Virginia is located in Northern Virginia
Manassas Park, Virginia
Manassas Park, Virginia
Location in Northern Virginia
Manassas Park, Virginia is located in Virginia
Manassas Park, Virginia
Manassas Park, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Manassas Park, Virginia is located in the United States
Manassas Park, Virginia
Manassas Park, Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Virginia
Pre-incorporation County Flag of Prince William County, Virginia.svg Prince William County (None after Incorporation - Independent city)
Incorporated 1975
Named for Manassas, Virginia
Area
 • Total 3.03 sq mi (7.86 km2)
 • Land 3.03 sq mi (7.86 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 17,219
 • Density 5,682.84/sq mi (2,194.16/km2)
Time zone UTC-5
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4
Zip Code
20111
FIPS code 51-48968
GNIS feature ID 1495894
Website City of Manassas Park

Manassas Park is a small, independent city in the state of Virginia, USA. An "independent city" means it's not part of a larger county. It is located near the city of Manassas and Prince William County. In 2020, about 17,219 people called Manassas Park home. This city is also part of the larger Washington, D.C. area.

History of Manassas Park

The area where Manassas Park now stands has a rich history. During the American Civil War, soldiers from the Confederate States Army used this land as a camp. This happened during two major battles nearby, known as the First and Second Battles of Bull Run.

How Manassas Park Grew

Manassas Park started as a neighborhood within Prince William County. The first houses were built here in 1955. Just two years later, in 1957, Manassas Park officially became a town.

The town grew bigger in 1974 when it added about 600 acres of land. The very next year, in 1975, Manassas Park became an independent city. This meant it was no longer part of Prince William County. Since then, it has been the newest city in Virginia.

Geography of Manassas Park

Manassas Park is located at coordinates 38°46′19″N 77°27′09″W. It has a unique shape, a bit like a dumbbell. The city lies south of a stream called Bull Run.

City Size and Shape

The longest part of the city stretches from the northwest to the southeast along Manassas Drive. Virginia State Route 28 cuts through the narrowest part of the city. According to the United States Census Bureau, Manassas Park covers about 2.5 square miles (6.5 square kilometers), and all of it is land.

Neighboring Areas

Manassas Park shares its borders with two other important areas:

Population and People

Manassas Park has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's how its population has changed:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1960 5,342
1970 6,844 28.1%
1980 6,524 −4.7%
1990 6,734 3.2%
2000 10,290 52.8%
2010 14,273 38.7%
2020 17,219 20.6%
U.S. Decennial Census
1790-1960 1900-1990
1990-2000 2020-2020

Diversity in Manassas Park

The city is home to a diverse group of people from many backgrounds. The 2020 census showed that Manassas Park has a mix of different racial and ethnic groups living together. This makes the city a vibrant place with many cultures.

Education in Manassas Park

The city has its own school system called Manassas Park City Schools. There are four schools that serve the students in the city:

  • Cougar Elementary
  • Manassas Park Elementary
  • Manassas Park Middle
  • Manassas Park High School

There are also private schools available in the area.

Transportation in Manassas Park

2016-10-11 14 25 03 View north along Virginia State Route 28 (Centreville Road) at Conner Drive, entering Manassas Park, Virginia from Buckhall, Prince William County, Virginia
Route 28 entering Manassas Park

Manassas Park has important roads that help people travel in and out of the city.

Main Roads

Virginia State Route 28 is the main highway that goes through Manassas Park. This road connects the city to major highways like Interstate 66 to the north and Virginia State Route 234 to the south. These connections make it easier to reach other big cities in the region.

Another important road is Virginia State Route 213, which follows Manassas Drive. Even though it's a main road within the city, its route number isn't usually shown on signs.

Train Service

The city also has a train station called Manassas Park station. This station is part of the Manassas Line of the Virginia Railway Express, which provides commuter train service.

Notable People from Manassas Park

  • Johnny Micheal Spann (1969–2001): He worked for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). He was the first American soldier killed in combat after the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan.

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