Nice little spray ground and park with a fairly good variety of play equipment and options (in…read moreaddition to the spray ground on the left side of the entrance, there's also a large sand pit/play area, a couple swing sets, several other smallish but adequate climbing structures, open grass spaces, covered picnic table area, and other elements I can't quite remember at the moment. None of these are particularly amazing or updated like the fancy new stuff at many other playgrounds in the area, but all work perfectly well for kids (and parents) looking for a place to simply run and play. The area is fenced and gated (with a relatively child proof or at least child resistant locking mechanism) which I like a lot and wish all parks offered. I did not walk all the around to the back of the grassy area on the other side of the picnic structure to check to see if the fence went all the way around the entire park though, so I can't speak to the full "security" of the park overall, but it definitely seems securely fenced on the street side where all or most of the actual playground equipment is located, and I was able to watch my three kids play in different areas on either side fairly easily from my vantage point at the central picnic structure. It's not my kids' first choice of park in the area, given so many other nearby options like Quincy, Oak Grove, Woodstock, Woodlawn, Mosaic Park, Madison Manor and others, but it's a perfectly nice neighborhood park with a number of enticing elements like the spray ground, sand pit play area, covered picnic shelter, and several tennis and basketball courts. Particularly good park choice for birthday parties, btw.

This is a little park tucked into North Arlington across from the Arlington Science Focus School…read more There is a small parking lot or street parking is available. This is definitely for the 5 and under crowd IMO. There are no big slides, no extensive climbing apparatuses. There's 2 baby swings and 2 big swings. There's a large sand pit that includes an excavator for digging and a play kitchen. There is a 3 person seesaw and a tiny pirate ship. There are two small slides. The centerpiece is supposed to be a solar system themed spray park. Currently you can climb on the "planets". Water fountains are working. There are tennis courts and a small bike circle. If you have bigger kids, go elsewhere but this is perfect for toddlers!

I was in the Arlington area with my nephew and Yelped area parks for him to play. Chestnut Hills…read morePark came up and I was intrigued by the good ratings. This is a great playground! I was impressed by the size and how well kept it was. There is a rubberized surface play area for toddlers; with climbing structures, rolling hills, swing sets and even an enormous sandbox. There was also a large play area geared for older kids on the other side of the park. There is plenty of benches and shaded areas to sit and chill. Bonuses: There were many plastic ride on vehicles and cozy coupes scattered around for the kids to use. My nephew loved playing and riding on them. Also, the area is gated and we felt safe in the playground even though this park is right off a busy street. There are plenty of street parking as well.

What a great park with two really nice play areas! My daughter is 3 and enjoyed both sides of the…read moreplayground. One side is not very shady and is meant for bigger kids. They have sand to play in and a water feature which was a big hit with all the kids. Nice track to ride around and lots of things to climb, swing, and slide on. It's a busy place. Also someone made a comment about the diversity at this playground. When I was there today there was a good mix of people from different racial backgrounds, kids and adults. Also different types of family groups. There were signs for a bathroom but I didn't see it.

The photos that were on here previously must be of the park as it used to be, because it's clearly…read morebeen recently renovated and is simply awesome now!! The entire kids playground area is fenced in, they have public bathrooms right next to it (currently closed for the winter), there is a sheltered eating area, basketball court, and soccer field next to it. And did I mention how awesome the playground itself is?? There is also a small dedicated parking strip as well as street parking through the neighborhood. The play structures are made to look like wooden treehouses, and even have little hidden creatures carved into the trees (which were super fun for my daughter to try and identify.) there's a "big kid" structure and a little kid one -- although the slide on the little kid one is still really fast! Fair warning, haha. I like that once the kids get up towards the top of the big kid slide it's completely enclosed by netting, although the level underneath has a lot of places where smaller babes could fall off, so just keep an eye on your littler climbers. There is one of those netted rope tire swings as well as a couple of baby swings, a double-seated see-saw, and an natural play space area with branches and sawed logs and stuff where kids can build and get creative. I'm a huge fan of Madison Manor and will absolutely be back soon!

This is a great playground. More for bigger kids on the…read moreclimbing side. They do have a dice for little which is great for my toddler as he's not ready to do serious climbing.

I've only taken my kids to this park a handful of times and so far we've enjoyed our time here. The…read moreplayground itself is nice and large that there are enough space for kids to explore. My little ones are all under the age of 4 and have no problem getting around the play area (although monkey bars and the zip line are a little out of the question). There are 2 swings, one regular and the order inclusive. There's a small shelter right by the playground with 2 picnic tables. Behind the swing area is a large grassy area for kids to run around and play ball. At this park, there are soccer fields on the opposite end of the playground and parking lot. I haven't had to the chance to actually explore that area so I can't say much on that. Also, it doesn't appear that there are any public restrooms or porta potty nearby, which can be challenging for children just learning to be potty trained so I guess just come prepared. Other than that, there isn't really anything terrible to say. It's a decent park and my kids enjoy it so no complaints.

Fun park for 5 year old. Liked the access to a field for free play. Additionally, large parking…read morelot was helpful.

Well maintained and good space…read more Lots of activities packed in the area. Great kids play area.

After visiting a few more times, I really like this park! There are multiple slides, lots of…read moretunnels, and lots climbing apparatuses. My son now really enjoys collecting rocks and throwing them from the bridge. There's lots of space to run around and it's surrounded by trees for those hot days. We will definitely be back, as we have many times before.

I remember taking my son to the splash pad here years ago. The playground looks mostly the same. I…read moreremember it being right in the sun and it still is, although now there is shade over a couple of tables. The splash pad wasn't active yet but I imagine it gets crowded despite it being small. Here's a tip: the playground at the elementary school is nicer and open to the public when school is out. It's right up the big hill and provides more equipment.

This is a great park located next to Dr Charles R Drew Elementary. Many kiddos hangout on the local…read moreplayground and many adults use the basketball court as an exercise space. In the afternoons you'll see a group of guys using the park regularly to hangout!

One of the best playgrounds in Arlington or anywhere else nearby in the DMV. There are two…read moresections, one for the younger set and one for older kids. The climbing structure and slide are pretty fantastic and great fun for older kids. There are also plenty of other play options including swings, a mini zip line, monkey bars, and more. My kids ages 7 and 9 played for over an hour and did not want to leave. Even my 12 year old played happily for a bit after his soccer practice ended and all three would have stayed longer if I had let them (but it was long past sunset and time for dinner). The park is nicely fenced in and feels safe, with easy visibility of kids playing on either side--and picnic tables and chairs placed between and among the two main park areas. Nice

Has bathrooms . Lots of play space. And a workout area down…read morethe walkway. Solid park.

What a gem! Chessie's Big Backyard is such a great spot for kids (and grown-ups who like a good…read morewalk). The walking trails were really nice--well maintained with peaceful forest views. Perfect for a stroller, and some nature scavenger hunts. The playground itself is huge and looked really well cared for. The toddler area was unfortunately closed during our visit, but the rest of the space more than made up for it. There are tons of benches and seating all around, and you can see most of the playground from just about anywhere, which is so helpful when you're keeping an eye on kiddos. There's a massive covered pavilion area that would be perfect for group meetups or a picnic in the shade. And while it was still closed for the season, the splash pad/water park area looked like fun! Definitely planning to come back in the summer to check it out! Such a great spot to have in the area!

Would definitely come here again didn't know that it was a park with a waterpark next to it just…read morefor small kids nothing major nothing big but it's still amazing. Granddaughter had a blast.