Play Space Features: Very Shady

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

Rock Creek Park Nature Center (Washington, DC)
5200 Glover Rd. NW Washington, DC 20015
A nice nature center with a fun discovery room for younger kids. Visiting the stables next door was an added bonus to our outing. 4/5 stars. Posted: 3/02/12
Tags: Bathroom Available On Site, Hiking / Walking Trail(s), Parking Lot, Plentiful Parking, Public Park, Water Fountain(s), Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Very Shady, Washington D.C., Free, Optional Fees, Indoor Play Area, Nature Center.
Slater Park (22207)
1837 N. Culpeper St. Arlington, VA 22207
A tiny park whose main assets are shade and being fenced. Okay for little kids. 2/5 stars. Posted: 6/02/11
Tags: Charcoal Grills, No Bathroom facility, Picnic Tables, Public Park, Street Parking, Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Fully Enclosed, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Slide(s), Soft Rubber Surface, Teeter / See Saw, Very Shady, 22207, Arlington, Virginia, Free, Playground.
Trinity Presbyterian Church Playground (22205)
5533 N. 16th St. Arlington, VA 22205
Very nice, very shady fenced playground suited for preschoolers. The playground is open to the public when not in use by the church or preschool, but don't count on the church bathrooms. 3/5 stars. Posted: 7/06/12
Tags: Bathroom in Building Near-by, No Bathroom facility, Parking Lot, Plentiful Parking, Private Property, Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Bouncy Bridge, Fully Enclosed, Mulch Surface, Play House, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Rocker Seat, Slide(s), Very Shady, 22205, Arlington, Virginia, Free, Playground.
Tyson’s Corner Play Area (Tysons Corner, VA)
1961 Chain Bridge Rd McLean, VA 22102 (3rd level, near the AMC Theater and Food Court)
A great indoor space to burn off steam on a too hot/cold/rainy day. Love that it's free, but dislike that it can get crowded. I'm also not wild about the train parked out in front that costs $3/per person ride (or 2 for $5). 3/5 stars. Posted: 6/30/10
Tags: Bathroom in Building Near-by, Parking Lot, Picnic Tables, Plentiful Parking, Public Park, Water Fountain(s), Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Partially Fenced, Play House, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Slide(s), Soft Rubber Surface, Train Ride, Very Shady, Tysons Corner, Virginia, Free, Optional Fees, Indoor Play Area.
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.
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.