Play Space Features: Very Shady

Lots of shade -- a good option for a sunny day.

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.
Jones Point Park (Alexandria, VA)
125 Jones Point Dr Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Posted: 9/14/12
Tags: Basketball Courts, Bathroom in Building Near-by, Good for Bike Riders, Good for Ride-on Toys / Gliders, Hiking / Walking Trail(s), Open Green Space, Parking Lot, Picnic Tables, Plentiful Parking, Public Park, Water Fountain(s), Worth the Drive, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Boat Themed, Full Sun, Fully Enclosed, Modern Equipment, Natural Water Source (i.e. creek or lake), Play House, Play Structure for Older Kids, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Rocker Seat, Soft Rubber Surface, Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Swing(s) -- Regular, Tube Slide, Very Shady, Alexandria, Virginia, Free, Hiking Trail, Park, Playground.
JWT Playzone (22207)
2499 N. Harrison Street Arlington, VA 22207 703-531-1470
A pricey, but fun place for little ones to burn off some energy on a too hot, too cold or too rainy day. Posted: 3/31/09
Tags: Bathroom in Building Near-by, Parking Lot, Private Property, Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Fully Enclosed, Modern Equipment, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Slide(s), Soft Rubber Surface, Very Shady, 22207, Arlington, Entrace Fee, Indoor Play Area.
Kettler Iceplex (22203)
627 N Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22203
Great open indoor space for little ones/non-skaters. Fun to people watch and catch a Capitals practice. 4/5 stars Posted: 12/31/11
Tags: Bathroom Available On Site, Parking Lot, Private Property, Water Fountain(s), Ages 3-5, Arcade, Very Shady, 22203, Arlington, Virginia, Free, Optional Fees, Indoor Play Area.
Lacey Woods Park (22205)
1200 North George Mason Drive Arlington, VA 22205
This is a nice, shady park with a good variety of play options and bathrooms on site. Due to it's size and the lack of big kid swings, I'd say it's better suited for the younger crowd. 4/5 stars. Posted: 7/22/10
Tags: Basketball Courts, Bathroom Available On Site, Charcoal Grills, Gazebo / Covered Pavillion, Good for Ride-on Toys / Gliders, Hiking / Walking Trail(s), Open Green Space, Picnic Tables, Public Park, Street Parking, Water Fountain(s), Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Mulch Surface, Partially Fenced, Play House, Play Structure for Older Kids, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Sandlot, Slide(s), Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Very Shady, White Sand, Zip Slide, 22205, Arlington, Virginia, Free, Playground.
Lincoln Park (Falls Church, VA) – Rebooted
Corner of Lincoln Ave. and Great Falls St. Falls Church, VA 22046
A nice makeover of a small local park. Parents will appreciate the fully fenced perimeter, shade and the upgraded equipment -- all ages of kids can have fun here. Lack of a water fountain and bathroom are the only minuses. 3/5 stars. Posted: 5/10/13
Tags: Basketball Courts, Good for Ride-on Toys / Gliders, No Bathroom facility, Picnic Tables, Public Park, Street Parking, Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Fully Enclosed, Mulch Surface, Partial Shade, Play House, Play Structure for Older Kids, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Sandlot, Slide(s), Swing(s) -- Accessible, Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Swing(s) -- Regular, Tube Slide, Very Shady, Falls Church, Free, Playground.
Little Falls Church Playground and Music & Storytime (22207)
6025 Little Falls Road Arlington, Virginia 22207
A small, shady, fenced playgrounds owned by the church and open to the community. Geared towards younger kids. Come on a Tuesday in the summertime and enjoy Music & Storytime at 10am. 2/5 stars. Posted: 7/01/10
Tags: Bathroom in Building Near-by, Open Green Space, Parking Lot, Picnic Tables, Plentiful Parking, Private Property, Street Parking, Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Fully Enclosed, Mulch Surface, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Swing(s) -- Regular, Very Shady, 22207, Arlington, Virginia, Free, Playground.
Mason District Park (Annandale, VA)
6621 Columbia Pike Annandale, VA 22003
Very nice, large park with a fun playground for older kids. Good shade, no fences, bathrooms on site (short walk from playground) 4/5 stars Posted: 11/09/12
Tags: Basketball Courts, 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, Playing Field, Plentiful Parking, Public Park, Tennis Courts, Water Fountain(s), Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Mulch Surface, Partial Shade, Play Structure for Older Kids, Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Swing(s) -- Regular, Tube Slide, Very Shady, Annandale, Free, Playground.
Massanutten Indoor Water Park
1822 Resort Drive McGaheysville, Virginia 22840
A really fun, really expensive indoor (and outdoor) waterpark. 5/5 stars Posted: 12/16/11
Tags: Bathroom Available On Site, Parking Lot, Plentiful Parking, Private Property, Water Fountain(s), Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Arcade, Pool, Very Shady, Massanutten, Virginia, Entrace Fee, Optional Fees, Indoor Play Area, Pool.
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.