LONG BRANCH PARK : Department of Parks and Recreation : Arlington, Virginia

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LONG BRANCH PARK

Long Branch Park Building

Long Branch Park Squirrel

Long Branch Park Winter Woods

625 S. Carlin Springs Rd.
Arlington, VA 22204

Long Branch Park and Natural Area is a 17 acre forested stream valley park that is home to Long Branch Nature Center.

Park Features

Parking Lot Restrooms Accessible Restroom Stream Bridge Paved Trail Nature Trail Ornamental/Rose Garden Amphitheater Nature Center

Hours of Operation:
Sunday and Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 12 noon - 5:00 p.m.
Park is open from dawn to dusk.

Amenities: Restrooms (accessible, in center), Stream (Should my dog play in the stream? - PDF), Bridge, Paved Trail, Nature Trails, Native Plant Gardens, Amphitheater

Description: 17acres of Oak-Hickory Forest connecting to Glencarlyn Park, with access to Long Branch stream, Four-Mile Run and the W&OD bike trail. The nature center features animal exhibits, a children's discovery room, an indoor pond, many educational programs, and Invasive Plants Removal Events.

View our Programs in: The Snag

Contact Information:
625 S. Carlin Springs Rd.
Arlington, VA 22204
703-228-6535

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Department of Parks and Recreation

PARK RULES

Hours

Sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset except on lighted facilities.
Lighted Athletic Fields Hours of Operation

Rules

Arlington County Park Rules & Regulations

Park Headquarters
(703) 228-6525
Park Maintenance
(703) 228-6525
Facilities Scheduling
(703) 228-1805

BIRDS BIRDS BIRDS!

Nature abounds at Long Branch Nature Center and Park! Check out these beautiful photos of birds at Long Branch taken by photographer Paula Sullivan. View Photo Gallery! (Note: By clicking on the link, you will be taken outside the County website. Arlington County is not responsible for images and content contained therein.)