Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Barcroft Park


Address: 4200 S. Four Mile Run Dr. Arlington, VA 22206
Fence: Partial fence
Shade: Some
Parking: Yes, dedicated parking
Pets: Yes, but not in play area
Park Size: Medium
Sandbox: Yes, bring toys
Swings: None
Slides (Age Groups): Small (2-5 years)
Play Structures: Seesaw, rope climbing course
Water Feature: None
Picnic Tables: Yes
Restrooms: Yes, in community center
Other Features: Chess tables, benches
Crowds: Not crowded
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Sunday, May 15, 2011

Key Elementary School

Address: N. Veitch St. & Key Blvd. Arlington, VA 22201
Restrictions: Only available on weekends and when school is closed
Fence: Fully fenced, though doors are often left open
Shade: None
Parking: Metered street parking on N. Veitch St.
Pets: Yes, but not in play area
Park Size: Large
Sandbox: No
Swings: No
Slides (Age Groups): Five small (2-5 years), three large (3-7 years)
Play Structures: Long ramp for toddlers, multiple slides, monkey bars, balance structures,
zip bar, fireman’s pole
Water Feature: None
Picnic Tables: Yes
Other Features: Basketball court, fields (though temporary buildings just took over some space from the fields), playhouses
Crowds: Saturday mornings can be busy
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