Play Space Features: White Sand

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.
Bluemont Park Playground (22203)
329 North Manchester Street Arlington, VA 22203
This is a wonderful park, completely re-done in 2010, with modern equipment and lots of thoughtful touches. This park will appeal to all ages, and caregivers will appreciate the close proximity to bathrooms and ample shade. This is also a great park for would be riders with the bike trail right at hand. 5/5 stars! Posted: 4/26/11
Tags: Bathroom Available On Site, Gazebo / Covered Pavillion, Good for Bike Riders, Good for Ride-on Toys / Gliders, Open Green Space, Parking Lot, Picnic Tables, Playing Field, Plentiful Parking, Public Park, Water Fountain(s), Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Fireman Pole, Modern Equipment, Monkey Bars, Mulch Surface, Natural Water Source (i.e. creek or lake), Partial Shade, Partially Fenced, Play House, Play Structure for Older Kids, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Sandlot, Slide(s), Soft Rubber Surface, Spinner(s), Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Swing(s) -- Regular, Swing(s) -- Tire, Train Themed, Tube Slide, Water Feature, White Sand, 22203, Arlington, Virginia, Free, Playground.
Bon Air Park (22205)
850 North Lexington St. Arlington, VA 22205
This playground won't win any awards, but it's a great spot bike riders. It also has decent morning shade. The lovely gardens, open space to run and the nearby creek to explore are nice pluses. 3/5 stars. Posted: 6/26/10
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, Plentiful Parking, Public Park, Water Fountain(s), Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Boat Themed, Full Sun, Mulch Surface, Natural Water Source (i.e. creek or lake), Partial Shade, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Sandlot, Slide(s), Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Swing(s) -- Regular, White Sand, 22205, Arlington, Virginia, 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.
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.
Fort Scott Park (22202)
2800 South Fort Scott Drive Arlington, VA 22202
Very nice park with great features, including a nice on site bathroom. 5/5 stars. Posted: 11/04/11
Tags: Basketball Courts, Bathroom Available On Site, Charcoal Grills, Gazebo / Covered Pavillion, Good for Ride-on Toys / Gliders, Open Green Space, Parking Lot, Picnic Tables, Playing Field, Public Park, Tennis Courts, Water Fountain(s), Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Bouncy Bridge, Fireman Pole, Monkey Bars, Mulch Surface, Partial Shade, Partially Fenced, Play House, Play Structure for Older Kids, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Sandlot, Slide(s), Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Swing(s) -- Regular, Swing(s) -- Tire, Teeter / See Saw, White Sand, Zip Slide, 22202, Arlington, Virginia, Free, Playground.
Hayes Park Sprayground & Playground (22201)
1516 North Lincoln Street Arlington, VA 22201
A great playground and sprayground with all the essential amenities. Nice modern equipment, bathrooms, clean white sand, decent shade make it a top pick for moms. Young riders will enjoy the paved paths -- this is one of Arlington's best parks! 5/5 stars. Posted: 7/10/10
Tags: Basketball Courts, Bathroom Available On Site, Gazebo / Covered Pavillion, Good for Bike Riders, Good for Ride-on Toys / Gliders, Parking Lot, Picnic Tables, Public Park, Street Parking, Tennis Courts, Water Fountain(s), Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Fully Enclosed, Modern Equipment, Mulch Surface, Partial Shade, Play House, Play Structure for Older Kids, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Rocker Seat, Sandlot, Slide(s), Soft Rubber Surface, Spinner(s), Sprayground, Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Swing(s) -- Regular, Teeter / See Saw, White Sand, 22201, Arlington, Virginia, Free, Playground.
High View Park (22207)
1945 N. Dinwiddie St. Arlington, VA 22207
Newly renovated in May 2013, this park offers a lot for all ages, including new equipment, a fenced tot lot and bathrooms. Lack of shade is the only minus. 4/5 stars Posted: 5/18/13
Tags: Basketball Courts, Bathroom Available On Site, Charcoal Grills, Gazebo / Covered Pavillion, Good for Ride-on Toys / Gliders, Open Green Space, Picnic Tables, Playing Field, Public Park, Street Parking, Water Fountain(s), Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Ages 5-12, Full Sun, Fully Enclosed, Modern Equipment, Monkey Bars, Mulch Surface, Partial Shade, Partially Fenced, Play House, Play Structure for Older Kids, Play Structure for Younger Kids, Rock Formation, Roller Slide, Sandlot, Slide(s), Soft Rubber Surface, Spinner(s), Swing(s) -- Bucket / Baby, Swing(s) -- Regular, Swing(s) -- Tire, White Sand, 22207, Arlington, Free, Playground.