Park Features: Good for Ride-on Toys / Gliders

Locations that are good for ride-on toys or gliders typically have a smaller surface for riding toys -- it might be a basketball court or a path around the park perimeter. It might not be enough room for a kid who is a proficient rider.

Lincoln Park (Falls Church, VA) — OLD
Corner of Lincoln Ave. and Great Falls St. Falls Church, VA 22046
This is an okay neighborhood playground at the corner of Lincoln Ave. and Great Falls St. It's nice that it is fenced, but the amenities aren't that impressive. 2/5 stars. Posted: 4/26/11
Tags: Basketball Courts, Charcoal Grills, Good for Ride-on Toys / Gliders, No Bathroom facility, Picnic Tables, Public Park, Street Parking, Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Bouncy Bridge, Dirty Sand Surface, Fireman Pole, Fully Enclosed, Mulch Surface, Partial Shade, Play Structure for Older Kids, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Sandlot, Slide(s), Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Swing(s) -- Regular, Falls Church, Virginia, Free, Playground.
Lubber Run Community Center Playground (22203)
300 N. Park Dr. Arlington, VA 22203
Nice (older) community center playground. Features for older and younger kids, decent shade. Plenty of on-site parking, bathrooms and water available in community center (when open). 3/5 stars. Posted: 5/05/11
Tags: Basketball Courts, Bathroom in Building Near-by, Gazebo / Covered Pavillion, Good for Ride-on Toys / Gliders, Parking Lot, Picnic Tables, Playing Field, Plentiful Parking, Public Park, Volleyball Court, Water Fountain(s), Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Bouncy Bridge, Dirty Sand Surface, Fireman Pole, Monkey Bars, Mulch Surface, Partial Shade, Partially Fenced, Play House, Play Structure for Older Kids, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Rocker Seat, Sandlot, Soft Rubber Surface, Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Swing(s) -- Regular, Teeter / See Saw, 22203, Arlington, Virginia, Free, Playground.
Lyon Village Sprayground (22201)
1800 N. Highland St. Arlington, VA 22201
This is a fun playground with a great sprayground. However, parking is notoriously limited and violations are strictly enforced. Parking challenges and lack of bathrooms demote this otherwise great park to a 3/5 stars. Posted: 6/10/11
Tags: Basketball Courts, Gazebo / Covered Pavillion, Good for Ride-on Toys / Gliders, Limited Parking, No Bathroom facility, Picnic Tables, Public Park, Street Parking, Tennis Courts, Water Fountain(s), Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Merry-Go-Round, Modern Equipment, Mulch Surface, Partial Shade, Partially Fenced, Play Structure for Older Kids, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Rocker Seat, Sandlot, Slide(s), Spinner(s), Sprayground, Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Swing(s) -- Regular, White Sand, 22201, Arlington, Virginia, Free, Playground.
Madison Center / Fort Ethan Allen Park (22207)
3829 North Stafford Street Arlington, VA 22207
Nice, fenced, shady park with play options for big and little kids. A great place to practice bike riding. 4/5 stars. Posted: 4/19/11
Tags: Basketball Courts, Bathroom in Building Near-by, Good for Bike Riders, Good for Ride-on Toys / Gliders, Parking Lot, Picnic Tables, Playing Field, Plentiful Parking, Public Park, Water Fountain(s), Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Dirty Sand Surface, Fireman Pole, Fully Enclosed, Monkey Bars, Mulch Surface, Partial Shade, Play Structure for Older Kids, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Rocker Seat, Sandlot, Slide(s), Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Swing(s) -- Regular, Teeter / See Saw, 22207, Arlington, Virginia, Free, Playground.
Madison Manor Park (22205)
6225 12th Road North Arlington, VA 22205
Not fancy, but has all the necessities and good for a variety of ages. Bathrooms, fenced, and paved surface for beginner bike riders make this park a top pick for our family. 5/5 stars. Posted: 8/12/10
Tags: Basketball Courts, Bathroom Available On Site, Charcoal Grills, Gazebo / Covered Pavillion, Good for Ride-on Toys / Gliders, Parking Lot, Picnic Tables, Playing Field, Public Park, Street Parking, Tennis Courts, Water Fountain(s), Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Dirty Sand Surface, Fireman Pole, Fully Enclosed, Mulch Surface, Partial Shade, Play House, Play Structure for Older Kids, Rocker Seat, Sandlot, Slide(s), Spinner(s), Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Swing(s) -- Regular, 22205, Arlington, Virginia, Free, Playground.
Madison Park (Falls Church, VA)
351 Lawton St. Falls Church, VA 22046
A nice park with a big play structure, good shade, and a few other nice amenities. If only it had a bathroom... 4/5 stars. Posted: 4/29/11
Tags: Basketball Courts, Charcoal Grills, Gazebo / Covered Pavillion, Good for Ride-on Toys / Gliders, No Bathroom facility, Parking Lot, Picnic Tables, Playing Field, Plentiful Parking, Public Park, Street Parking, Water Fountain(s), Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Monkey Bars, Mulch Surface, Partial Shade, Play Structure for Older Kids, Slide(s), Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Swing(s) -- Regular, Falls Church, Virginia, Free, Playground.
Maywood Mini Park (22207)
3210 22nd St. N. Arlington, VA 22201
Nice, smaller, fenced playground with good shade. A nice option for preschoolers. 3/5 stars. Posted: 10/14/11
Tags: Good for Ride-on Toys / Gliders, No Bathroom facility, Open Green Space, Picnic Tables, Plentiful Parking, Public Park, Street Parking, Water Fountain(s), Ages 3-5, Bouncy Bridge, Dirty Sand Surface, Fully Enclosed, Monkey Bars, Mulch Surface, Play House, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Rock Formation, Swing(s) -- Regular, Very Shady, 22207, Arlington, Virginia, Free, Playground.
McLean Central Park (McLean, VA)
1468 Dolley Madison Blvd. McLean 22102
A nice, semi-shady park that's great for younger kids. 3/5 stars. Posted: 7/08/11
Tags: Bathroom in Building Near-by, Gazebo / Covered Pavillion, Good for Ride-on Toys / Gliders, Open Green Space, Parking Lot, Plentiful Parking, Public Park, Restroom Facilities, Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Mulch Surface, Partial Shade, Play House, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Rocker Seat, Slide(s), Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Swing(s) -- Regular, Train Themed, McLean, Virginia, Free, Playground.
Nelly Custis Park (22202)
701 24th Street South Arlington, VA 22202
Nice, sunny park located in the Arlington Ridge/Crystal City area. Better suited for preschoolers than toddlers and babies. No bathrooms or water. 3/5 stars. Posted: 5/18/12
Tags: Good for Ride-on Toys / Gliders, Limited Parking, No Bathroom facility, Open Green Space, Picnic Tables, Public Park, Street Parking, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Fireman Pole, Full Sun, Fully Enclosed, Monkey Bars, Partial Shade, Play Structure for Older Kids, Slide(s), Swing(s) -- Regular, 22202, Arlington, Free, Playground.
Nina Park (22202)
800 24th St. S. Arlington, VA 22202
Small, shady, enclosed neighborhood playground. Good for toddlers. No bathroom, no water. 3/5 stars Posted: 5/04/12
Tags: Good for Ride-on Toys / Gliders, No Bathroom facility, Open Green Space, Picnic Tables, Public Park, Street Parking, Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Boat Themed, Fully Enclosed, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Sandlot, Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Very Shady, White Sand, 22202, Arlington, Virginia, Free, Playground.