Parks & Recreation News

Cold Weather Fun on Fields

Published on December 21, 2021

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).

Nominate Someone for the Bill Thomas Park Volunteer Award

Published on December 02, 2021

Know someone who has done amazing work to help steward Arlington’s natural resources?

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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Fall 2021 COVID-19 Enjoy Arlington Class Program Guidelines

Published on September 21, 2021

View program guidelines for Parks and Recreation Enjoy Arlington Class Program for the Fall 2021 season.

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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

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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