Part of a greenway network, this park offers a small diversion from the surrounding suburbia. It…read moredoesn't have a lot of dedicated parking or facilities, but for being so close to the highway it is a quiet space, and with the trail access leading all the way to the tidal Potomac, you can spend as much or as little time as you want starting here.

There is a nice playground with what looks like new/well-maintained structures for kids. It has…read morewalking trails that lead to soccer fields and basketball courts. There are a couple of downsides, including a lack of shading in the playground section. Only a small picnic table area was shaded. And more importantly there are no public restrooms which if you are here with kids can be a big concern. The parking is limited to street parking.

A magical rose garden in Arlington VA! This place is so stunning when the flowers are in bloom and…read moreI highly reccomend checking out. Frolick the garden then head over to the italian store for some pizza or subs to make a perfect outing. - SpicyAivy

Can I call you rose? Absolutely, because this garden was definitely calling my name. Unfortunately…read moreI decided to come here after work so the sun was already setting which gave the perfect golden hour sheen. It's a gorgeous free park with beautiful roses all around. There's also a tennis and pickleball court nearby, and a trail behind the garden. There's also a lot of grass and greenery for picnics. The free parking is also a plus. I'm definitely going to visit this garden again with more people for a picnic or a stroll along the trail. Or even play tennis/pickleball! Truly, a beautiful addition to Arlington!

Great neighborhood park! There's a few soccer fields, tennis courts, outdoor basketball, a smaller…read morecourt that sometimes ppl use for pickleball, baseball field and a path through the trees. For the kids, there's also two play areas, one with water. Really close to the library as well so a good spot to take kids for any kind of activity

Beautiful park with lots of sport fields. Tennis, soccer, baseball, etc. very well maintained…read more Downfall is definitely the parking, it can be crowded so parking is hit or miss on the weekends.

This is a nice little playground next to a school close to my apartment. It's a short walk so it's…read moregreat on a day I don't want to walk all the way to Fairlington Park for my son. I'd say the equipment is geared to 5-10 year olds. Lots of climbing apparatus and three different slides. There's a seesaw four seater as well. My son loved the slides but needed assistance going down them. There are a couple of swings but no baby swings. The playground is wood chipped so I was having to watch my son closely so he didn't keep trying to eat them. There's also a wooden amphitheater. Not sure what it's used for though. We've had good times when we've come here and will definitely be back.

I am not sure why this park has gotten such low ratings. This park is great for families and kids,…read moreand even has a little amphitheater. The playground is amazing, and there's a basketball court with baskets that you can lower and raise. I saw lots of other families utilize the park with their kids, and my daughter really loved the climb friendly playground.

Great big park in the middle of Arlington suburbia. The playing fields are adequate for pick up…read moresoccer games or any other sport that requires a rectangular pitch. There are about four fields that are at least partially divided with markings. There are also a series of benches or steps to drop gear. My favorite part of this park is the wide open field behind the playing areas. Huge trees make for plenty of shade and interesting natural things to explore and discover. There's also a decent playground with a sand pit and a small gazebo for parents to enjoy watching their children play and maybe hold a small picnic. Parking is on the side of the street, so I imagine it could get a little crowded, and just a heads up that you may end up adjacent to someone's residence.

Interesting park. Here's a description of it from its website:…read more Enjoy four acres of woods and fields dotted with all the makings of a great park. A relaxing gazebo offers shade from the sun and the playground gives kids a chance to play and explore. Visitors can also make use of the rectangular grass field (permits take priority) or start a pickup game on the basketball half court.

This park is tucked away in a quiet residential neighbourhood, and it's a nicely kept secret. Much…read moreof the playground area is heavily shaded which makes a good option for those sunny summer days. Some of the playground equipment is a little older but there's enough here to keep kids entertained for a couple of hours. There's a little shelter/house, climbing bars for older kids, and a fire truck apparatus. Immediately outside the playground area is a covered picnic shelter, basketball courts, and soccer field, which I have never seen used. This is a nice option for those seeking a more private/quieter park experience.

We often head towards Route 7 when we we're looking for things to do with our two small kids (3 and…read more1), so it was from the recommendation of another parent that we try this 'hidden' park, that they described as the private community park that no one else knows about. And they're right; there's almost no way you'd know this park is here unless you lived here or you scoped the FCC parks website before wandering around. There's no signage outside of one announcing the name of the park in front of it* and no directions from West St. to lead you there. Mostly, after spending the afternoon at the park, I can understand why the locals wouldn't want anyone to know about it: it's great! A huge field for running around, or a makeshift soccer game; a fairly extensive playset for the younger kids; a grill and a covered area to have a picnic. There's not much parking available other than on-street and, being that this is a residential neighborhood, you're parking in front of people's houses rather than in a parking lot. The fields/playset back up directly to people's backyards so anywhere someone doesn't have a fence, it can get a little weird when you make eye contact with people who are just hanging out at their house. But regardless, a great neighborhood park and a good asset for FCC, at least if you can find it. * - Moose out front shoulda told ya.

Top secret playground and picnic spot buried in a post war neighborhood just a short distance away…read morefrom District Taco. This place is clean, stocked with brand new equipment including the teacup spinner seat that would make anyone over the age of 8 vomit, and also features a paved track around its perimeter that would be a good spot for training a tyke to bike. There are shady spots and benches for grownups seeking to escape the sun, always a bonus since there is some regulation on the books that require all playgrounds to be devoid of the slightest shadow at midday. Only drawback is that unlike many Arlington parks there are no restrooms, so of course after about 15 minutes of playing my daughter realized her bladder could no longer hold all the Boylan's cream soda she'd imbibed at D.T. with her lunch.

We love this park. It's a bit tucked away in a neighborhood not far from Westover, and there are so…read moremany different things to do in it that could occupy your kids. The best thing about it, in my opinion, is that there is a continuous looped trail for bicycling along the outskirts of the park. It's the closest thing you get to a fenced-in park without it actually being fenced in. (Keep in mind that it is pretty large, and it isn't necessarily a park you'd be able to see your kid at all times if he/she ran or biked to the other end). That being said, my kids loved coming here to practice biking and I liked that it was contained. The climbing structures are great, and the rock structures enthralled my kids. There are water fountains too, but alas, no bathrooms. No matter, it's still an awesome park regardless.

This was one of my favorite parks in Northern Virginia. I still remember when my daughter summoned…read morethe courage to go down the "big blue tunnel slide." The sandbox was always clean as were the restrooms. There's a fun nature trail too. I have many fond memories of supervising playmates building houses with sticks and branches while chatting with mom friends. There's a beautiful nature trial where my children and I would take long walks together.

This is a very cute park in North Arlington, perhaps somewhat smaller than others. Major points…read morehere because the sandbox is super small! Where I am from most playgrounds do not have sandboxes but in this area, it's hard to visit a park without one. Since the park is small, it gets crowded. We ended up leaving after about 90 minutes because it was getting harder to socially distance. There is a jungle gym for little kiddos near the sandbox and on the other side, one for bigger kids. I love that it is all mulch which makes it a softer blow on falls. The equipment seems older here, but no kids I know would care about that. There are bathrooms as well as picnic tables, a large grass field, and basketball courts. Parking is on-street and can be tricky. We both enjoyed Lacey Woods and will add it to our park rotation.