Great Falls Nike Park

USA / Virginia / Great Falls /
 park, playground, place with historical importance, Cold War 1947-1991, nikemissile
This is the site of an old Nike Missile Base during the 1950s and 60s. Tennis courts are on top of the underground storage batteries, there is an out building left that was used for missile prep, and a Radar Dome that kids can play in.

Historical info:
members.tripod.com/airfields_freeman/VA/Airfields_VA_Fa...
See also nearby Turner Farm Park site w/ Observatory Park, wikimapia.org/#lat=38.9898363&lon=-77.3149109&z=15&l=0... which held the tracking & control facilities.

Also see Observatory Park, a mile or so east of Nike Park.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates:   38°59'27"N   77°19'35"W
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