Take advantage of 1,145 acres of park and open space set aside for enjoyment of Arlington's natural beauty. Most parks are alongside the Four Mile Run bike trails and Potomac River drainages, providing a play area and spectacular view of Washington. Be sure to explore and find your own favorite tennis and basketball courts, playgrounds and picnic and hiking areas. For problems, call the 24-hour Maintenance Hotline at 703-228-3951. Information about any of the parks, swimming pools, nature centers or recreation centers can be accessed at www.co.arlington.va.us/prcr. To make reservations call 703-228-4747
<ro>Parks with Picnic Pavilions
<lst>Barcroft
4100 Four Mile Run Drive
Features: Nature area, multi-use community fields, playgrounds, tennis and handball courts, paved trail, bridge, bike racks
Picnic Areas: Grills, water fountain, restroom, one public picnic shelter and one rental picnic shelter
Shelter Capacities: 18-50 and 90-250
Rental Rates: $100/day
Bluemont
329 N. Manchester St.
Features: Paved trail, basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts, public fields, playgrounds, frisbee golf course, Ranger's station
Picnic Areas: Grills, water fountain, restroom, and one shelter with electricity
Shelter Capacity: 130-150 people
Rental Rates: $100/day
Bon Air
850 N. Lexington St.
Features: Multi-use field, playgrounds, basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts, nature area, Memorial Rose Garden
Picnic Areas: Grills, water fountain, handicap-accessible restroom and one shelter
Shelter Capacity: 135-250 people
Rental Rates: $100/day
Glencarlyn
301 S. Harrison St.
Features: Dog Exercise area, bridge, stream, fishing area, nature area, playground, information kiosk, amphitheater, Long Branch Nature Center
Picnic Areas: Grills, water fountains, handicap-accessible restroom and two shelters
Shelter Capacity: 100-150 people and 100-250; shelter #2 is wheelchair accessible
Rental Rates: $100/day
Lacey Woods
North George Mason Drive and Washington Blvd.
Features: Multi-use field, playgrounds, basketball court, paved trail, nature area
Picnic Area: Grills, water fountains, restrooms and one shelter
Capacity: 100 people
Rental Rates: $100/day
Lubber Run
North Columbus and Second Streets
Features: Multi-use field, paved trail, volleyball and basketball courts, playgrounds, paved trail, stream, nature area, gazebo, fire ring
Picnic Area: Grills, water fountains, restroom, and one shelter
Capacity: 100-250 people
Rental Rates: $100/day
Reserve these pavilions by contacting the Lubber Run Center, 300 N. Park Drive, 703-228-4747 (voice) or 703-228-4743 (TTY).
Powhatan Springs (scheduled opening fall 2004)
6020 Wilson Blvd.
Features: Youth-sized athletic field for soccer and lacrosse, skatepark for skateboards and in-line skates, children's interactive nature area, interpretive trails and other amenities.
<ro>Community Swimming Pools
<lst>Wakefield Pool
4901 S. Chesterfield Road
Arlington, VA 22206
703-578-3063
Monday-Friday: Early Bird 5:30 a.m.-8:00 a.m.; Mid-Day Laps Noon-1:30 p.m.; Evening Swim 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Saturday: Laps Only 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; Community Swim 1:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.; Free Youth Swim 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Sunday: Community Swim 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Free Seniors Swim 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Washington-Lee Pool
1300 N. Quincy St.
Arlington, VA 22201
703-228-6262
Monday-Friday: Early Bird 5:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.; Mid-Day Laps 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; Evening Swim 5:15 p.m.-8:45 p.m.
Saturday: Laps Only 6:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; Community Swim 1:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.; Free Youth Swim 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Sunday: Community Swim 1:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Free Seniors Swim Noon-1:30 p.m.
Yorktown Pool
5201 N. 28th St.
Arlington, VA 22207
703-536-9739
Monday-Friday: Early Bird 5:15 a.m.-8:00 a.m.; Mid-Day Laps 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; Evening Swim 5:15 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Saturday: Community Swim: 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; Free Youth Swim 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Sunday: Community Swim: 11:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Free Seniors Swim 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
<ro>Nature Centers
<lst>Gulf Branch Nature Center
3608 N. Military Road
703-228-3403
Educational activities for all ages. Check out the live animal exhibits, see what's swimming in the pond, visit the restored log cabin, and explore the children's Discovery Room.
Open Sunday 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.; Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Long Branch Nature Center
625 S. Carlin Springs Road
703-228-6535
Find out about the environment with trail hikes, lectures, campfire programs and slide talks. Have fun while learning with the live animal exhibits, outdoor ponds and woody trails. The Center is fully wheelchair-accessible and is adjacent to many accessible trails. Centers offer programs for adults and children. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 1-5 p.m. The TTY number for each is 703-228-4743.
<ro>Recreation Centers
<lst>Arlington Mill
4975 Columbia Pike
Arlington, VA 22204
703-228-7791
Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Features Basketball Courts (outdoor), Meeting Room (capacity 25), Multi-purpose Room (capacity 250 sitting), Game Room, Computer Room, Pre-school Room, Pre-school Playground, Outdoor Deck
Aurora Hills
735 S. 18 St.
Arlington, VA 22202
703-228-5722
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Features outdoor tennis courts, meeting room (capacity 60), multi purpose room (capacity 155), playgrounds and a picnic shelter.
Barcroft Sports and Fitness Center
4200 S. Four Mile Run Drive
Arlington, VA 22206
703-228-0701
Monday-Friday: 6 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Features multiple outdoor baseball and softball fields, two gyms (one for multi-sports and a smaller gymnastics facility), boxing ring and weight training and aerobics rooms.
Carver
1415 S. Queen St.
Arlington, VA 22204
703-228-5706 (Main)
703-228-5700 (Senior Center)
Monday-Friday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: 1-6 p.m.
Senior Center Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Features outdoor basketball courts, outdoor tennis courts (lighted), soccer field, meeting Room (capacity 25), multi-purpose room (capacity 125), game room, gymnasium and small weight room.
Charles Drew
3500 24th St.
Arlington, VA 22206
703-228-5725
Monday-Friday: 3 p.m.-9 p.m.
Wednesday: 1-9 p.m.
Saturday: Noon-5 p.m. (as of December 2004)
Features multi-purpose room (capacity 80), gymnasium, outdoor basketball courts and rectangular field.
Dawson Terrace
2133 N. Taft St.
Arlington, VA 22201
703-522-6767 (Main)
703-228-6300 (Senior Center)
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; from 7-9 p.m. open for senior adults and classes only.
Features outdoor basketball courts, meeting room (capacity 15), multi-purpose room (capacity 100) and playground.
Fairlington
3308 S. Stafford St.
Arlington ,VA 22207
703-228-6588
Monday- Friday: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Features seven meeting rooms (capacity 50 each), multi-purpose room (350 person capacity), art studio, gymnasium, outdoor basketball courts, rectangular field, playground, picnic shelter and fitness trail.
Gunston
2700 S. Lang St.
Arlington, VA 22206
703-228-6980
Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Tuesday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Saturday: Noon-6 p.m.
Features 3 meeting rooms (capacity 12 and capacity 30), multi-purpose room (capacity 100), game room, art studio, gymnasium, fitness center, playground, picnic shelter, outdoor basketball courts, outdoor tennis courts, base/softball diamond and soccer field.
Langston-Brown
1810 N. Edison St.
Arlington, VA 22207
703-228-5210 (Main)
703-228-4839 (Senior Center)
Monday and Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Features meeting room (capacity 30), multi-purpose room (capacity 125) and game room.
Lee
5722 Lee Highway
Arlington, VA 22207
703-228-0550 (Main)
703-228-0555 (Senior)
Monday-Friday: 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Senior Center Hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Features meeting room (capacity 50), multi-purpose room, game room, art studios (print and pottery), gymnasium, playgrounds, outdoor basketball courts, base/softball diamond and soccer field.
Lubber Run
300 N. Park Drive
Arlington, VA 22203
703-228-4712
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. when classes are in session
Features three meeting rooms (capacity 15-40), multi-purpose room (capacity 100), game room, playground, picnic shelter, outdoor basketball courts and volleyball courts.
Madison
3829 N. Stafford St.
Arlington, VA 22207
703-228-5311 (Main)
703-228-5285 (Senior Center)
Monday-Thursday: 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
Friday: 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Senior Center Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Friday 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Features multi-purpose room (capacity 200), game room, dance studio, gymnasium, fitness room, playgrounds, outdoor basketball courts and soccer field.
Thomas Jefferson
3501 S. Second St.
Arlington, VA 22204
703-228-5920
Monday-Friday: 6:25 a.m.-9:50 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m.-5:50 p.m. (September to May only)
Sunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. (January to March only)
Features meeting room (capacity 50), game room, pottery studios, photography, jewelry and wood working, gymnasium, indoor track, playgrounds, outdoor basketball courts, outdoor tennis courts (lighted), fitness trail, soccer field and par course.
Walter Reed
2909 S. 16th St.
Arlington, VA 22204
703-228-5718 (Main)
703-228-5726 (Senior Center)
Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Friday, 10 a.m.- 9:30 p.m.
Features meeting room (capacity 50), multi-purpose room (capacity 150), game room, playground, picnic area, outdoor basketball courts and outdoor tennis courts (lighted).
<ro>Bike Trails
<lst>Arlington County has 36 miles of paved bike routes, offering both level stretches and challenging hills, as well as trails along streams through woodland and parks in natural settings. Bike tours include the East Falls Church/Westover Tour, the Potomac Overlook Tour, the Heart of Arlington Tour, the Lubber Run/Barcroft Tour, the Arlington Ridge/Aurora Highlands Tour, the Grand Tour of Arlington and the Arlington History Bicycle Tour. To obtain a printed copy of Arlington's bike trails, call 703-228-3681 or visit www.co.arlington.va.us/dpw/planning/bike.htm.