Location: Virginia

Charles Stewart Park (22213)
2400 N. Underwood St. Arlington, VA 22213
This is an okay neighborhood playground. It lacks bathroom facilities and street parking can be limited. The play structure is ok, but could be improved with monkey bars and swings. 2/5 stars. Posted: 6/24/11
Tags: Basketball Courts, Gazebo / Covered Pavillion, Good for Ride-on Toys / Gliders, Limited Parking, No Bathroom facility, Open Green Space, Picnic Tables, Playing Field, Public Park, Street Parking, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Dirty Sand Surface, Fireman Pole, Mulch Surface, Partial Shade, Play Structure for Older Kids, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Rocker Seat, Sandlot, Slide(s), 22213, Arlington, Virginia, Free, Playground.
Cherry Hill Park (Falls Church, VA)
312 Park Ave Falls Church, VA 22046
An okay playground set in a very nice park. Not the newest or the best, but a popular park due to prime location in the heart of the city of Falls Church. 3/5 stars. Posted: 7/29/11
Tags: Basketball Courts, Bathroom in Building Near-by, Charcoal Grills, Gazebo / Covered Pavillion, Hiking / Walking Trail(s), Open Green Space, Parking Lot, Picnic Tables, Public Park, Street Parking, Tennis Courts, Volleyball Court, Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Bouncy Bridge, Monkey Bars, Mulch Surface, Partial Shade, Play House, Play Structure for Older Kids, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Slide(s), Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Swing(s) -- Regular, Teeter / See Saw, Falls Church, Virginia, Free, Playground.
Chessie’s BIG Backyard Playground / Lee District Park (Franconia, VA)
6601 Telegraph Road Franconia, Virginia 22310
A really fun, really sunny, accessible playground designed for kids 5-12. Future plans should include play areas for younger kids. Bathrooms on site, adjacent to the Special Harbor Sprayground 5/5 stars. Posted: 9/07/12
Tags: Bathroom Available On Site, Good for Ride-on Toys / Gliders, Hiking / Walking Trail(s), Open Green Space, Parking Lot, Picnic Tables, Plentiful Parking, Public Park, Volleyball Court, Water Fountain(s), Worth the Drive, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Full Sun, Modern Equipment, Monkey Bars, Play House, Play Structure for Older Kids, Soft Rubber Surface, Tube Slide, Franconia, Free, Playground.
Chestnut Hills / Harrison Street Park (22207)
aka the Harrison St. Park 2807 Harrison St. N. Arlington, VA 22207
This is a big, popular park in North Arlington. It's got lots to do for big and little kids and the little kid side is wonderfully shady. Big enough that it can be hard to keep up with multiple kids, but lots of a playground loving kid to enjoy. 4/5 stars. Posted: 4/18/11
Tags: Bathroom in Building Near-by, Good for Ride-on Toys / Gliders, Picnic Tables, Port-a-Potty, Public Park, Street Parking, Water Fountain(s), Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Bouncy Bridge, Dirty Sand Surface, Full Sun, Monkey Bars, Mulch Surface, Partial Shade, Partially Fenced, Play House, Play Structure for Older Kids, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Rocker Seat, Sandlot, Slide(s), Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Swing(s) -- Regular, Zip Slide, 22207, Arlington, Virginia, Free, Playground.
Chick-Fil-A (Fairfax Circle)
9509 Fairfax Blvd Fairfax, VA 22031
The best fast food play area around: clean, well-maintained, and great cutstomer service. 4/5 stars. Posted: 1/20/12
Tags: Bathroom Available On Site, Parking Lot, Private Property, Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Fully Enclosed, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Soft Rubber Surface, Tube Slide, Very Shady, Fairfax, Virginia, Free, Optional Fees, Indoor Play Area.
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.
Clemyjontri Park (McLean, VA)
6317 Georgetown Pike McLean, Virginia 22101 703-388-2807
An unbelievably huge, wonderful, fully accessible park with horrible parking and little shade. 4/5 stars due to parking and sun. Posted: 9/02/11
Tags: Bathroom Available On Site, Gazebo / Covered Pavillion, Limited Parking, Parking Lot, Picnic Tables, Public Park, Water Fountain(s), Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Airplane Themed, Bouncy Bridge, Carousel, Fireman Pole, Full Sun, Modern Equipment, Monkey Bars, Play House, Play Structure for Older Kids, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Rocker Seat, Slide(s), Soft Rubber Surface, Swing(s) -- Accessible, Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Swing(s) -- Regular, Swing(s) -- Tire, Teeter / See Saw, Train Themed, Zip Slide, McLean, Virginia, Free, Optional Fees, Playground.
Dawson Terrace Playground (22201)
2133 North Taft Street Arlington, VA 22201
Another typical Arlington playground with a lovely sandlot. Nice, but not outstanding. Loses points for limited bathroom hours. 3/5 stars. Posted: 5/26/11
Tags: Basketball Courts, Bathroom in Building Near-by, Charcoal Grills, Good for Ride-on Toys / Gliders, Hiking / Walking Trail(s), Parking Lot, Picnic Tables, Playing Field, Public Park, Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Bouncy Bridge, Mulch Surface, Partial Shade, Partially Fenced, Play Structure for Older Kids, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Slide(s), Spinner(s), Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Swing(s) -- Regular, White Sand, 22201, Arlington, Virginia, Free, Playground.
Doctor’s Run Playground (22204)
1301 S. George Mason Dr. Arlington, VA 22204
Nice shady park with fun equipment. No bathroom, busy road + no enclosed fence = not great for little runners. 3/5 stars Posted: 6/08/12
Tags: Charcoal Grills, Good for Ride-on Toys / Gliders, No Bathroom facility, Open Green Space, Picnic Tables, Public Park, Street Parking, Volleyball Court, Water Fountain(s), Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Fireman Pole, Modern Equipment, Monkey Bars, Mulch Surface, Partial Shade, Partially Fenced, Play Structure for Older Kids, Sandlot, Swing(s) -- Accessible, Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Swing(s) -- Regular, Very Shady, White Sand, 22204, Arlington, Virginia, Free, Playground.
Dominion Hills / Mace Park (22205)
(formerly Mace Park) 1060 N. Liberty St. Arlington, VA 22205
This community owned park was renovated in 2010. The new play features are nice, but the selling point for my boys was the access to the bike path -- a good place to practice bike/glider skills. 4/5 stars. Posted: 8/09/10
Tags: Good for Bike Riders, Good for Ride-on Toys / Gliders, No Bathroom facility, Open Green Space, Picnic Tables, Public Park, Street Parking, Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Modern Equipment, Mulch Surface, Partial Shade, Play House, Play Structure for Older Kids, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Rocker Seat, Sandlot, Slide(s), Spinner(s), Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Swing(s) -- Regular, Teeter / See Saw, White Sand, 22205, Arlington, Virginia, Free, Playground.