Parks & Recreation News

Spraygrounds are Opening Memorial Day Weekend for the Season

Published on May 26, 2022

Our six spraygrounds and water features will be opening Memorial Day weekend for the season.

Arlington, DC Region Impresses in 2022 City Nature Challenge

Published on May 12, 2022

With 445 cities participating, representing 47 countries, this year's City Nature Challenge was another successful global citizen science event.

Arlington's Park System Jumps into the Top Three in U.S.

Published on May 04, 2022

With 99% of Arlington residents living within a 10-minute walk to a park, the importance of the County’s parks was acutely felt during the COVID-19 pandemic. Arlington’s more than 150 parks served as places to connect and exercise, and they were integral in strengthening our community’s mental and physical well-being.

ENJOY Arlington Registration Opens May 17 With New Features

Published on May 05, 2022

Ahead of ENJOY Arlington Summer Class registration, Arlington County’s Department of Parks and Recreation is announcing new features to the registration process. The improved format will reduce wait times and help with system stability and equity.

Arlington Celebrates Earth Month!

Published on April 06, 2022

April is Earth Month. Join us throughout the month for events and programs to celebrate and protect Mother Earth!

ENJOY Arlington Class Registration Opens March 16 & Beyond!

Published on March 07, 2022

Browse and register for our spring recreation, nature and history programs!

Get Ready for Summer Camps!

Published on January 25, 2022

Summer camp season is back! Our 2022 summer camp catalog is online now!

Cold Weather Fun on Fields

Published on December 21, 2021

Have fun on our fields during cold weather! Arlington’s goal is to have as many places to play available for the community. View a list of fields that are closed this winter (so they can rest).

Forestry and Natural Resources Plan

Published on October 15, 2021

The Forestry and Natural Resources Plan (FNRP) is a master plan that will serve as the guiding document for Arlington County’s management practices related to trees, plants, wildlife and more.

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Deer in Arlington

Published on September 28, 2021

White-tailed deer are native to Arlington. However, by 1900 white-tailed deer had been extirpated from most of Virginia. Through the 1940’s to 1980’s with restocking efforts, laws protecting deer and favorable habitat, deer have rebounded at an exponential rate in Virginia.

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Friday Teen Sports Nights at Lubber Run

Published on September 28, 2021

Is your teen free on Fridays? Not anymore. Join us at Lubber Run Community Center on Fridays.

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Arlington Parks & Recreation FAQ

Published on May 19, 2021

Have FAQs about Parks & Recreation Spaces? Here's the latest news!

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View: Arlington Honors Dr. King with Virtual Program in 2021

Published on December 23, 2020

Arlington’s annual tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is virtual in 2021!

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The Art of Snowflakes - Outdoor Art Installation

Published on December 21, 2020

Come by Bluemont Junction Trail for the “The Art of Snowflakes” exhibit now through Jan. 25. View three 8-foot snowflake murals installed along mile 8 of the trail for a very Insta-worthy photo op.

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Henry Clay Park Renamed “Zitkala-Ša Park”

Published on December 12, 2020

On Dec. 12, 2020, the County Board approved a formal request by the Lyon Park Citizens Association to rename Henry Clay Park to “Zitkala-Ša Park.”

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Select Fields Stay Open this Winter for Outdoor Recreation

Published on December 07, 2020

Most years, Arlington County Parks and Recreation closes its fields in the winter to let them rest and recover from the wear and tear they get in the spring, summer and fall. But 2020 is not like most years. Arlington will keep 12 of the natural grass fields across Arlington that are traditionally closed on December 6 open this winter for drop-in, recreational-use play.

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Operating Status During COVID-19

Published on April 29, 2020

Learn about how parks and recreation is responding to COVID. FYI...Do not use any Arlington County park amenity, if you have a fever, cough or difficulty breathing, or have been in contact with someone with COVID-19 in the last 14 days.

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Pickleball Play in Arlington

Published on February 10, 2020

We asked about Pickleball the fall of 2019, and this is what we heard from Arlington County residents

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July 8 Storm Update

Published on January 24, 2020

Arlington Parks and Recreation sustained considerable damage in July’s storm.

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Fairlington’s Bee Box

Published on April 06, 2019

Local Girl Scout Julia Wine installed a native bee box habitat at Fairlington Community Center.

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It's not Raining, Why are Fields Closed?

Published on March 22, 2019

Every athlete knows there are two things you can’t control, the referee or the weather. We close our fields for inclement weather, and we open them depending on how quickly we can get them to recover.

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Ground Broken on Long Bridge Park Aquatics & Fitness Center July 24

Published on July 24, 2018

Arlington celebrated the ground breaking for the new Aquatics & Fitness Center at Long Bridge the morning of July 24.

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Arlington Forest Park Natural Resource Conservation Area

Published on November 02, 2017

Although Arlington Forest Park is the smallest of Arlington’s seven Natural Resource Conservation Areas at about one acre, it is the largest example of a “Dry Gravel Cap – Xeric Oak / Poverty Oatgrass Glade” we have left in Arlington.

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