Cute little park for walking around. Not a ton of parking, especially if there are little league games going. There is an old timey train car with a historic sign. On a nice weather day, this is a great park for a short stroll or for a longer hike along the trails. read more

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This park is adorable and packed with way more than I expected! I went here a bunch of times this summer and fall, and every time I was happy with the scenery and the offerings. There are several different places to park and a few different entrances, depending on whether you're interested in the fields, the playgrounds, the disc golf or the trails. So much to choose from! I went for the trails, which is connected to the W&OD that is 40-plus miles long and Four Mile Run. So, pick the one you'd like, and loop around back to your parking spot. I really like this park! You can also find a bench and just hang out near some trees or the fields. You can bring a blanket and toss around a frisbee and have a little picnic. You can bring your children and let them run around and play. What a find in NoVa! read more

Bluemont Park - Fields and trails - Parks Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Really nice little public park not too far from where some of my family lives in Alexandria. During one of our last visits I jumped into a local race, the Dare2Tri 10K, and had an enjoyable run around this park. Took 1st place in my age group too! Paved trails to run on. Basketball courts, baseball, volleyball, soccer, tennis facilities, restrooms to use, playgrounds, fresh water brooks, hiking trails, and more. There is also a train themed playground for the kids which looked fun. read more

Bluemont Park - Parks Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Bluemont Park has something for everyone- running trails, playgrounds, benches, baseball fields, soccer fields, courts, frisbee golf course, history. Literally, everyone can find something to do in this 70-acre park in Arlington's Boulevard Manor neighborhood. Here are a few highlights: 1) Amenities: It's massive with fields, trails and lots of space to enjoy nature. Especially during the pandemic, it's a safe place to meet-up with friends distancing. It's also a gathering place for families with the train-themed playground within the park. 2) Trails: Two major trails run through the park bringing thousands of joggers, runners and bicyclists. 3) History: The site used to be a historic farm with the old farmhouse still intact and an amusement park. There's also the old train station with a caboose by it popular with kids. 4) Neighborhood: A few areas with top restaurants are close by like Arlington's Westover. read more

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Love this park! So much to see and do here for everyone. I spent most of my visit by the babbling brook where I got caught up on some reading, meditated, and spent time just enjoying the sound of the water. I am surprised I didn't come sooner. There's a bus route that stops right in front of the Carlin Springs entrance and very limited (and a tight squeeze) there. Or park at the Manchester street entrance parking lot (tons more parking). If you're here in the spring, there are some pretty pink trees near the Manchester entrance. Aside from a gentle stroll beside the water, you can play Frisbee golf, basketball, volleyball, soccer; have a picnic at the various grill stations and covered pavilions; take the kids to the playground; or go running, hiking or biking. The little markers set up along the pathways are informative about the local landmarks and animals but some were fading. I learned that turkeys and groundhogs (woodchucks) are native to the region, that portions of the park were once a dairy farm, another part of the park was once a resort for travelers, and that train routes used to run in the area. I spent just 2 hours here but I felt so recharged afterward. I plan on making regular visits to this lovely park! read more

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Large park that you come across on the W&OD Trail as you're walking into Arlington from Falls Church. There are baseball/basketball/tennis etc. facilities a disc golf course, restrooms, playgrounds and some other stuff. There's a train caboose that's occasionally open for tours on the weekends since this area apparently used to have a train line along what's now the W&OD trail. I've never walked past it when it's open but maybe that can be a life goal to finally see inside it one day. It's worth checking out if you're in the area and seems really clean and well maintained. read more

Great playground for all ages! Tons of shade and public bathrooms which is a big perk! read more

Bluemont Park - Parks Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

If you told me four years ago that parks would be such a big part of my life now I would have said "Shut the front door!" But tis a reality of life and in pandemic times, a good old-fashioned romp fest at the local park is literally the difference between a good day and a bad day. We were blessed with a sunny 45 degree day a few weekends ago so my daughter and I met up with a friend to check out Bluemont Park! We were immediately impressed by everything they had to offer! The playground has both a toddler and big kid train themed playground that our little transportation lovers went wild for! The real winner however, was a large sand box (don't forget to bring your own toys) that kept our littles entertained for at least half an hour. Additionally there are trails to bike and walk on, bridges to run across, creeks to throw rocks in, picnic shelters, and several sports fields! We were only there for two hours but we felt like we had a full day by the trip's end. We will definitely be adding this to our regular park rotation once the weather starts warming up. read more

I came across Bluemont Park when seeking a shaded park for these hot, humid days during COVID. To be honest, I was expecting more shade from what I read-maybe it was the time of day. At the time of visit, the smaller child play area was completely unshaded and the train climbing apparatus for the older kids had only a little sliver in the shade. The sandbox, however, was nicely shaded. We mostly spent our time in the sandbox; however, we also spent a considerable amount of time down near the creek. There were people swimming in it, but I'm not sure what water source that is to say if it was clean or not. I could tell where they were swimming, though, was deep. The bathrooms were open on this visit and moderately clean. I noticed a lot of people picnicking and using the grills. I would definitely return here; however, I'd prefer a caller day to do so. read more

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Like most of the parks in the area, Bluemont is well maintained. Really superb for running and cycling due to the long stretch in the wooded area. read more

* Playground review * This is a very shaded park located in North Arlington for ages 2 to 12 years old. I mentioned shaded because it is literally under a canopy of old age trees. There are several newish jungle gyms for the children to play on with 2 separate playing areas with age appropriate equipment. In my opinion a 3 year old is just fine to play on the 'older age' equipment with close supervision. In the tots play area they have a sandbox separate from the mulch playground. There are tons of kids here, but not a ton of diversity, unfortunately. It is a good mix of nannies, au pairs, and mothers, but mainly just a bunch of white kids. Ample parking is available along with restrooms on site. read more

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In the words of Borat: It Iz Nicceee! I Likeh! There's an open field, bike trail, playground for kids, basketball court, picnic area, and lots of tennis courts. I was here on a Sunday to hit a few tennis balls with some people. Reminded me of my high school days and summer when the outdoors were where you wanted to be. I hope kids and young adults can enjoy it as opposed to video games and bars (save that for after spending time here)! read more

This park is the bomb. The playground is super shaded and the kids always have fun here. I'm even willing to overlook my aversion of sandboxes to bring the kiddos here, and that's saying something. Oh! And the parking lot is great. read more

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As noted by others, the address closest to the parking lot by the playground is 329 N Manchester St. This is a great playground! It has a train theme and is good for younger and older kids. Younger kids will find a large sandbox, baby swings, a little clubhouse, and a play structure. For older kids, there is a train-shaped climbing structure and a climbing rocks section. I observed, however, that the tire swing has been removed and not replaced, and a broken handle/guardrail on the climbing structure has had yellow 'Caution' tape on it for months. The park is very scenic. A small creek runs through the park with a couple of overpass bridges, which makes pebble-throwing a favourite activity for kids. This can seriously occupy them for a good hour or so! Bathrooms are on-site. Just watch out for obnoxious cyclists who tear through the pedestrian pathways yelling at your preschoolers to get out of the way. read more

Really had a tough time finding the playgrounds. The address listed above leads you to the baseball field and soccer fields. I have updated the address on Yelp for the playgrounds, which is the following: 329 N Manchester St. I'm assuming that's where the parents want to go. Once we finally located the playgrounds, we noticed they are situated back in the cut under a bunch of trees. Truly a hidden gem. But I like that it's enclosed entirely inside a fenced area, complete with swing set, sandpit, large playset, and a bunch of tables and shaded areas for the parents. My kids loved it and probably spent a couple hours here alone; definitely more involved and expansive than the other smaller neighborhood parks in town. Sidebar: heavily pollinated if allergies are an issue, so keep that in mind. Overall, this is for sure getting worked into our weekend park rotation now that we know where it is! read more

It's a really nice park off of the Four Mile Run and WO&D trails. 70+ acres of green space, playground, nice sports facilities (tennis, basketball, volleyball, running, cycling, frisbee golf, baseball, etc.), and bathrooms! It's a bit tricky to get to by car since it's nestled in a neighborhoods but it's close to Wilson Blvd so that's the easiest approach unless you're biking. The tennis courts can be reserved (for a fee) and get quite busy in the spring and summer months. More info at http://www.arlingtonva.us/departments/parksrecreation/scripts/parks/bluemontpark.aspx read more

I spent time here in Sept and October as I was training for the Marine Corps Marathon. It was here where I have my longest runs of 18 miles. Having a restroom at Bluemont was convenient as were the occasional water fountains at several areas north. I went as far as 4 miles north to Falls Church on my run. I can say it was a smaller trail than I'm used to and got a lil' congested at times with bikes and runners making this popular! The scenery was mostly beautiful with suburban neighborhoods occasionally peaking through the woods. Overall, I loved this Washington & Old Dominion Trail Run. There are playgrounds, tennis courts, and picnic areas around making Bluemont an excellent healthy play area for all! This is my go-to spot for training. It led to my successful 1st Marathon! ;-) read more

Visiting for GMU graduation and decided to give the park a visit based on the reviews Arrived around 1pm on a sunny day. Nice size with benches and picnic tables. The 2-5 year old area was too hot to enjoy. This time of day is not a good time to come. There was no shade on anything except the swing set. It also is not completely enclosed, the sides are not fenced in. read more

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Bluemont park is one of my favorite parks in arlington for walking. its hidden compared to other parks. perfect for dogs and humans of all ages. summer and spring months some weekends can be packed with joggers, youth teams and tennis players. perfect date spot or just to have some fun with friends. Protip: bring some bugspray as it has spots of standing water when it rains read more

I play tennis here a lot. They resurfaced the courts a couple years ago, but there are still quite a few cracks that can lead to some interesting ball bounces. It's hit or miss on the lights. It does seem like they should be replaces regularly, but court 1 has had a corner dungeon for months now. Pretty easy to park and you can easily access the trail for running. read more

Nice place for a walk and fresh air. Big park with lots of suave for everything and anything. Big biking trail.

Last night was our first time to Bluemont. We absolutely loved it! Everyone was friendly and considerate of each other. The trails were clean and well maintained. Our dogs loved the visit too! Being new to a big city our dogs are a bit nervous in busy areas. Other dog owners were considerate, no one approached us without asking first. We will definitely be back! read more

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Lighted tennis courts, a softball field, trails for biking and running shaded by numerous trees, a basketball court, BBQ and picnic areas, nearby access to vending machines and bathrooms.....this park is just terrific. read more

I love this park. It's kinda hidden, so only locals come to this park. The trail goes right through it. There are all sorts of sports activities to do there. They just recently renovated the playground. So it's bigger and better for the young children, indie teenagers, and adults who wish they were young again. There is also, tennis, soccer fields, baseball field, frisbee golf, and picnic facilities. Last but not least, a public bathroom!!! read more

Beautiful, HUGE, (check out a map before you go if you are looking for the playgrounds). Cute little stream, tons of benches, wonderful trail. Just a lovely place to spend a couple of hours on a nice day. We took our five year old and had a great time. read more

Our favorite Arlington park. A stream to throw rocks in? A shaded fun park with infant and big kid swings? Sunny and shaded trails? Bike trails? Frisbee golf? It has it all! We love it, and it is super convenient! read more

It's a wonderful local park that l have been going to since l was a kid. The park is aways clean. It seams to be a safe place for all ages. read more

Bluemont Park is great for all you tennis fanatics! There are 9 courts with bright lights so you can play well into the night. When the weather gets nice, expect to wait in line to play. read more

Bluemont Park is a wonderful place to have a picnic, play basketball, or just relax. They have a picnic area which is covered, as well as a basketball court, and huge open field. There is a playground if you have little kids you want to bring. The park is clean and there is plenty of parking. The only negative is the way the basketball court was constructed. If the ball goes out of bounds, it is likely to go down a hill or in a creek area, which is a pain. read more

Planning a run? Well, start here. You can run down the W&OD to Alexandria for a shorter run or out past Fairfax for a long run. They have water and restrooms, too. read more

Nice park. Here's a description of it from its website: This beautiful 70-acre pastoral park offers a cornucopia of activities including biking, jogging, hiking, basketball, disc golf, baseball and softball fields, grass fields for soccer, lacrosse or football, tennis and volleyball courts, a school-age playground, picnic areas, multi-use paths and natural areas with streams for fishing. There's something for everyone! read more

This is a great shady park! Only thing is it can be a bit hard to find. The address is misleading and leads you to the tennis courts, etc. You have to drive down the road a bit further to find the actual park. It has ample parking which is always nice for this area -- and it's NOT street parking YAY! IN addition, is super shady and has a nice toddler area as well as "bigger kid" area. read more

The best of all of the parks in Arlington (which is quite the compliment, honestly) I have a 3 (well, 4 now) year old, and she loves the jungle gyms, and the swings. She also loves the sandboxes, a love I do not share :) But I love the shade, the other parents and other kids, and all the other stuff around here - volleyball court, bike path, baseball diamond, just a great spot. read more