Play Space Features: Merry-Go-Round

A merry-go-round is a circular piece of equipment that is spins with kids push it (not to be confused with carousels with horses and eletrical power). This category also includes modern equipment that is circular, but hollow in the middle and often on an angle.

Big Walnut Park (22205)
1915 N. Harrison St. Arlington, VA 22205
Newly renovated in fall 2011, shady, good for older kids. No bathrooms, no fences. 3/5 stars Posted: 10/21/11
Tags: Gazebo / Covered Pavillion, No Bathroom facility, Open Green Space, Picnic Tables, Public Park, Street Parking, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Merry-Go-Round, Mulch Surface, Partial Shade, Play Structure for Older Kids, Sandlot, Slide(s), Soft Rubber Surface, Teeter / See Saw, White Sand, 22205, Arlington, Free, Playground.
Clarenford Station (22201)
1300 N. Vermont St. Arlington, VA 22201
A small, fenced SHADY park that's great for younger kids. Small enough that older kids might get bored quick. 4/5 stars. Posted: 7/16/10
Tags: No Bathroom facility, Picnic Tables, Plentiful Parking, Street Parking, Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Fully Enclosed, Merry-Go-Round, Monkey Bars, Mulch Surface, Play Structure for Older Kids, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Sandlot, Slide(s), Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Very Shady, White Sand, 22201, Arlington, Virginia, Free, Playground.
Fort Barnard Playground REDESIGNED (22204)
2101 S Pollard St Arlington, VA 22204
Newly renovated park in June 2014 with fun features and soft surfacing. Not much shade and no bathrooms, but a great park for all ages. Posted: 8/02/14
Tags: Basketball Courts, Gazebo / Covered Pavillion, Good for Ride-on Toys / Gliders, No Bathroom facility, Open Green Space, Picnic Tables, Playing Field, Plentiful Parking, Public Park, Street Parking, Water Fountain(s), Worth the Drive, Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Climbing Wall, Full Sun, Merry-Go-Round, Modern Equipment, Monkey Bars, Mulch Surface, Partial Shade, Play House, Play Structure for Older Kids, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Rocker Seat, Rope Pyramid, Slide(s), Soft Rubber Surface, Spinner(s), Swing(s) -- Accessible, Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Swing(s) -- Regular, Swing(s) -- Tire, Tube Slide, 22204, Arlington, Virginia, Free, Park, Playground.
Great Falls Grange Park & Playground (Great Falls, VA)
9818 Georgetown Pike Great Falls, VA 22066
A wonderful, large playground with lots of shade! Lots of equipment for all ages, swings, slides, play structures, old school merry-go-round. 4/5 stars. Posted: 7/16/10
Tags: Bathroom in Building Near-by, Parking Lot, Picnic Tables, Playing Field, Port-a-Potty, Public Park, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Bouncy Bridge, Merry-Go-Round, Monkey Bars, Mulch Surface, Play House, Play Structure for Older Kids, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Slide(s), Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Swing(s) -- Regular, Swing(s) -- Tire, Very Shady, Great Falls, 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.
Spielschiff Play Ship / Maury Park (22201)
3550 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22201
A unique piece of public art designed to be enjoyed by kids. Small, not fully fenced, and sits in full sun, but worth checking out. 4/5 stars Posted: 6/15/12
Tags: Bathroom in Building Near-by, Open Green Space, Public Park, Street Parking, Tennis Courts, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Boat Themed, Full Sun, Merry-Go-Round, Partially Fenced, Play Structure for Older Kids, Soft Rubber Surface, Spinner(s), 22201, Arlington, Virginia, Playground.
Tyrol Hill Park (22204)
5101 7th Rd. S. Arlington, VA 22204
An okay older park, nothing special. Good for young riders. 2/5 stars. Posted: 8/12/11
Tags: Basketball Courts, Charcoal Grills, Gazebo / Covered Pavillion, Good for Ride-on Toys / Gliders, Hiking / Walking Trail(s), Picnic Tables, Port-a-Potty, Public Park, Street Parking, Volleyball Court, Water Fountain(s), Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Bouncy Bridge, Dirty Sand Surface, Fireman Pole, Merry-Go-Round, Monkey Bars, Mulch Surface, Partial Shade, Partially Fenced, Play Structure for Older Kids, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Sandlot, Slide(s), Swing(s) -- Regular, 22204, Arlington, Virginia, Free, Playground.
Van Dyck Park (Fairfax City)
3720 Old Lee Highway Fairfax, VA 22030
Fun playground in a great park with plenty to do. Skate park, volleyball courts, tennis courts, walking/biking trails and more. Port-a-potty on site and bathrooms nearby. 5/5 stars Posted: 3/30/12
Tags: Basketball Courts, Bathroom in Building Near-by, Charcoal Grills, Gazebo / Covered Pavillion, Good for Bike Riders, Good for Ride-on Toys / Gliders, Open Green Space, Parking Lot, Picnic Tables, Playing Field, Port-a-Potty, Public Park, Tennis Courts, Volleyball Court, Water Fountain(s), Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Fire Truck Themed, Merry-Go-Round, Monkey Bars, Mulch Surface, Partial Shade, Partially Fenced, Play Structure for Older Kids, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Rocker Seat, Sandlot, Slide(s), Spinner(s), Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Swing(s) -- Regular, Fairfax, Virginia, Free, Park, Playground.
Westover Park (22205)
1001 North Kennebec St. Arlington, VA 22205
A nice, albeit small, fenced playground with modern equipment. Something for all ages, bathrooms on site is a big plus; main negative is lack of shade. 4/5 stars. Posted: 5/04/11
Tags: Basketball Courts, Bathroom Available On Site, Gazebo / Covered Pavillion, Good for Ride-on Toys / Gliders, Parking Lot, Picnic Tables, Playing Field, Public Park, Street Parking, Volleyball Court, Water Fountain(s), Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Fully Enclosed, Merry-Go-Round, Modern Equipment, Mulch Surface, Partial Shade, Play Structure for Older Kids, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Rocker Seat, Sandlot, Slide(s), Soft Rubber Surface, Spinner(s), Swing(s) -- Accessible, Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Swing(s) -- Regular, Teeter / See Saw, White Sand, 22205, Arlington, Virginia, Free, Playground.