Park Features: Public Park

Virginia Highlands Park (22202)
1600 S. Hayes St. Arlington, VA 22202
A great many-featured park with amenities for kids and adults of all ages. 5 star park, 3 star playground. Posted: 8/19/11
Tags: Basketball Courts, Bathroom Available On Site, Charcoal Grills, Gazebo / Covered Pavillion, Good for Bike Riders, Open Green Space, Parking Lot, Picnic Tables, Playing Field, Public Park, Street Parking, Tennis Courts, Volleyball Court, Water Fountain(s), Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Dirty Sand Surface, Fireman Pole, Fully Enclosed, Monkey Bars, Mulch Surface, Play Structure for Older Kids, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Sandlot, Slide(s), Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Swing(s) -- Regular, Very Shady, 22202, Arlington, Virginia, Free, Park, Playground.
Virginia Highlands Sprayground (Arlington, 22202)
1600 S. Hayes St. Arlington, VA 22202
A really fun sprayground. Spray area is in full sun, some shady seating adjacent. Bathrooms and parking on site, along with a tot lot and more. 5/5 stars. Posted: 9/02/13
Tags: Bathroom in Building Near-by, Parking Lot, Picnic Tables, Public Park, Volleyball Court, Water Fountain(s), Worth the Drive, Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Full Sun, Partial Shade, Partially Fenced, Sprayground, 22202, Arlington, Virginia, Free, Playground.
Walter Reed Playground (22204)
2909 16th St. S. Arlington, VA 22204
Nice small park geared for younger kids. However has no swings or slides and gets full sun. Bathrooms available in the Community Center is a plus. 3/5 stars Posted: 11/25/11
Tags: Basketball Courts, Bathroom in Building Near-by, Good for Ride-on Toys / Gliders, Parking Lot, Public Park, Tennis Courts, Water Fountain(s), Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Full Sun, Modern Equipment, Mulch Surface, Play House, Play Structure for Older Kids, Rock Formation, Sandlot, Soft Rubber Surface, Spinner(s), White Sand, 22204, Arlington, Free, 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.
Wheaton Regional Park / Adventure Playground (Wheaton, MD)
2000 Shorefield Rd. Wheaton, MD 20902-1820
Really big, fun park with unusual equipment, big slides and full sun. Great for older kids, shady tot lot for younger kids. Bathrooms, carousel and miniature train make this park a big winner. 5/5 stars Posted: 7/27/12
Tags: Bathroom in Building Near-by, Charcoal Grills, Gazebo / Covered Pavillion, Good for Bike Riders, Hiking / Walking Trail(s), Open Green Space, Parking Lot, Picnic Tables, Plentiful Parking, Public Park, Water Fountain(s), Worth the Drive, Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Bouncy Bridge, Carousel, Climbing Structure, Fireman Pole, Full Sun, Monkey Bars, Mulch Surface, Partial Shade, Play Structure for Older Kids, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Rocker Seat, Rope Pyramid, Sandlot, Spinner(s), Swing(s) -- Accessible, Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Swing(s) -- Regular, Train Ride, Tube Slide, White Sand, Wheaton, Free, Optional Fees, Park, Playground.
Windmill Park (Alexandria, VA)
501 S. Union St. Alexandria, VA 22314
Nice, semi-shady mixed-age park in Old Town close to the waterfront. 4/5 stars. Posted: 9/23/11
Tags: Basketball Courts, Limited Parking, 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, Boat Themed, Bouncy Bridge, Dirty Sand Surface, Monkey Bars, Mulch Surface, Partial Shade, Partially Fenced, Play Structure for Older Kids, Sandlot, Slide(s), Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Swing(s) -- Regular, Teeter / See Saw, Zip Slide, Alexandria, Virginia, Free, Playground.
Woodlawn Park (22205)
1400 N. Buchanan St. Arlington, VA 22205
A super shady park nestled in the Woodlawn-Waycroft neighborhood. Equipment for big and little kids makes this a good destination for a mixed-age group. 4/5 stars. Posted: 6/17/10
Tags: Basketball Courts, Hiking / Walking Trail(s), No Bathroom facility, Picnic Tables, Playing Field, Public Park, Street Parking, Water Fountain(s), Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Dirty Sand Surface, Fireman Pole, Mulch Surface, Natural Water Source (i.e. creek or lake), 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, Very Shady, 22205, Arlington, Virginia, Free, Playground.
Woodmont Center Playground (22207)
2422 N. Fillmore St. Arlington, VA 22207
This is an okay playground with features suitable for most ages. Our favorite feature is the paved loop path, perfect for new bikers/glider riders. 3/5 stars. Posted: 6/16/10
Tags: Basketball Courts, Bathroom in Building Near-by, Gazebo / Covered Pavillion, Good for Bike Riders, Good for Ride-on Toys / Gliders, Parking Lot, Picnic Tables, Playing Field, Plentiful Parking, Public Park, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Mulch Surface, Partial Shade, Partially Fenced, Play Structure for Older Kids, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Slide(s), 22207, Arlington, Virginia, Free, Playground.
Woodstock Park (22207)
2049 North Woodstock Street Arlington, VA 22207
Nice neighborhood playground with a fun structure for big kids and nice features for little kids. Wish it had big kid swings and bathrooms. 3/5 stars. Posted: 8/14/10
Tags: Basketball Courts, Good for Ride-on Toys / Gliders, No Bathroom facility, Open Green Space, Picnic Tables, Public Park, Street Parking, Water Fountain(s), Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Bouncy Bridge, Monkey Bars, Mulch Surface, Partial Shade, Play House, Play Structure for Older Kids, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Rocker Seat, Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Train Themed, 22207, Arlington, Virginia, Free, Playground.
Yards Park Canal & Fountains (SE DC)
3rd St SE & Water St SE Washington, DC 20003
A really fun destination for water play. The water is free, but the parking will cost you. Currently (Summer 2012) no bathrooms (portapotties only) and no water fountains near the water. 4/5 stars. Posted: 8/28/12
Tags: Gazebo / Covered Pavillion, No Bathroom facility, Open Green Space, Parking Lot, Port-a-Potty, Public Park, Worth the Drive, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Full Sun, Pool, Sprayground, Washington D.C., Free, Optional Fees, Park, Pool.