Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Clemyjontri Park

Address: 6317 Georgetown Pike McLean, Virginia 22101
Fence: Partially fenced
Shade: None, except picnic area
Parking: Dedicated parking
Pets: Not in play area
Park Size:  Large
Sandbox: No
Swings: Yes
Slides (Age Groups): Medium (2-7 years)
Play Structures: Lots of varied play structures
Water Feature: None
Picnic Tables: Yes, shaded
Restrooms: Yes
Other Features: Carousel, path 
Crowds: Can be very crowded
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Alcova Heights Park

Address: 901 S. George Mason Drive Arlington, VA 22204
Fence: None
Shade: Partially Shaded
Parking: Street parking
Pets: Yes, but not in play area
Park Size: Large
Sandbox: None
Swings: Two bucket swings
Slides (Age Groups): Small (2-5 years), large (4-10 years)
Play Structures: Play house, paths for ride-on toys
Water Feature: Nearby creek
Picnic Tables: None
Other Features: Large field, benches, basketball courts
Crowds: Not crowded
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Arlington County Library Central

Address: 1015 N. Quincy St. Arlington, Virginia 22201
Fence: None
Shade: Minimal
Parking: Dedicated parking at the library
Pets: Yes
Park Size: Small
Sandbox: Yes, bring toys
Swings: None
Slides (Age Groups): Medium (2-7 years)
Play Structures: Climbing structure
Water Feature: None
Picnic Tables: Yes
Restrooms: Yes, in library
Other Features: Volleball court, large fields, paths for ride-on toys
Crowds: Not too crowded
Pictures:

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Chestnut Hills Park

Address: N. Harrison St. & 27th St. N. Arlington, VA 22213
Fence: Fully fenced
Shade: Partially shades
Parking: Street parking
Pets: Not in play area
Park Size: Large
Sandbox: Yes
Swings:
Slides (Age Groups): Small (2-5 years), large (2-10 years)
Play Structures: Multiple climbing structures
Water Feature: None
Picnic Tables:
Other Features:
Crowds: Can be crowded in the afternoons
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Dawson Terrace Community Center and Park Grounds

Address: 2133 N. Taft St. Arlington, VA 22201
Fence: Partially fenced around playground
Shade: None
Parking: Dedicated spots at the community center
Pets: Yes, but not inside the play area
Park Size: Medium
Sandbox: Yes, with slide into the sand
Swings: Two bucket swings, four regular swings
Slides (Age Groups): Small (2-5 years), Large (2-7 years)
Play Structures: Monkey bars, tunnel & bridge
Water Feature: None
Picnic Tables: None
Restrooms: Maybe in community center
Other Features: Hiking trails, basketball court, benches
Crowds: Not crowded
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Fort Ethan Allen Park


Address: 3829 N. Stafford St. Arlington, VA 22207
Fence: Fully fenced
Shade: Partial shade
Parking: Dedicated parking at the Madison Lee Community Center (playground is around the back of the center)
Pets: Not in the play area
Park Size: Medium
Sandbox: Under the swing, bring toys
Swings: Two bucket swings
Slides (Age Groups): Small (2-5 years), large (2-7 years)
Play Structures: Playhouse
Water Feature: None
Picnic Tables: None
Other Features: Paths for ride-on toys, benches, large field on the other side of the center
Crowds: Can be crowded with the preschool children from the center
Pictures:

Hayes Park


Address: 1516 N. Lincoln St. Arlington, VA 22201
Fence: Fully fenced
Shade: Partially shaded
Parking: Dedicated spots
Pets: Not inside the play area
Park Size: Large
Sandbox: Yes
Swings: Two bucket swings
Slides (Age Groups): Small (2-7 years)
Play Structures: Tunnel, seesaw
Water Feature: Sprayground (Hours – Monday & Thursday: 10-3pm; Tuesday & Friday: 2-8pm; Saturday & Sunday: 12-8pm)
Picnic Tables:
Other Features: Paths for bikes or other ride-on toys (bring toys with you)
Crowds: Sprayground can be crowded
Pictures:

Henry Clay Park


Address: 3011 7th St. N. Arlington, VA 22201
Fence: Partially fenced with split rail fencing
Shade: Partial shade in the early morning and late afternoon
Parking: Street parking
Pets: Yes, but not in play area
Park Size: Medium
Sandbox: Yes, under swings
Swings: Two bucket swings
Slides (Age Groups): Small (2-5 years), large (2-7 years)
Play Structures: Multiple climbing structures
Water Feature: None
Picnic Tables: None
Other Features: Basketball court, covered gazebo, field, and paths for bikes or other ride-on toys (some toys available)
Crowds: Yes, can be crowded in the afternoons
Pictures:

Lacey Woods Park

Address: 1200 N. George Mason Dr. Arlington, VA 22205
Fence: Fully fenced
Shade: Mostly shady
Parking: Street parking
Pets: Not in play area
Park Size: Large
Sandbox: Yes
Swings: Two bucket sings
Slides (Age Groups): Small (2-5 years), large (5-12 years)
Play Structures: Playhouse, stepping blocks
Water Feature: None
Picnic Tables: Yes, shaded
Other Features: Covered area, fields
Crowds: Can be crowded in the afternoons and weekends
Pictures:

Lyon Village Park


Address: 1800 N. Highland St. Arlington, VA 22201
Fence: Partially fenced
Shade: Partially Shaded
Parking: Street parking
Pets: Not in play areas
Park Size: Medium
Sandbox: Yes
Swings: Four bucket swings, two regular swings
Slides (Age Groups): Small (2-5 years), large (2-7 years)
Play Structures: Rocking horses, spinning toy
Water Feature: Sprayground (Hours – Monday & Tuesday: 10-3pm; Wednesday & Friday: 2-8pm; Saturday & Sunday: 12-8pm)
Picnic Tables: Yes
Other Features: Basketball courts, small path for ride-on toys (bring toys with you), benches
Crowds: The park and sprayground can be crowded.
Pictures:

Madison Manor Park


Address: 6225 12th Rd. N. Arlington, VA 22205
Fence: Fully Fenced
Shade: Partially shaded
Parking: Dedicated parking
Pets: Not in the play area
Park Size: Medium
Sandbox: Yes, under the swings
Swings: Two bucket swings
Slides (Age Groups): Medium slide (2-7 years)
Play Structures: Digger, rocker
Water Feature: None
Picnic Tables:
Other Features: Basketball courts, large field
Crowds: Can be crowded in the afternoons.
Pictures:

Parkhurst Park


Address: 5820 20th Road North Arlington, VA 22205
Fence: None, but landscaping provide natural barrier
Shade: None
Parking: Street parking
Pets: Not in play area
Park Size: Medium
Sandbox: Yes, with water, bring toys
Swings: Two bucket swings
Slides (Age Groups): Small (2-5 years)
Play Structures: Seesaw
Water Feature: None
Picnic Tables:
Other Features:
Crowds: Not crowded
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