Ummmm, okay Arlington County -- I mean you already kind of ruled the roost in terms of boss…read moreplaygrounds, and then you had to go and outdo even yourself?! Mosaic Park in Arlington (not to be confused with Mosaic District in Merrifield) is located near Ballston and is a totally unique, amazing, super fun spot for kids and adults like!! The entire playground is made out of that awesome squishy rubber stuff, but it's not just used as flooring, they've built mountains and molehills for kids to zoom around on - making it an even more unique space than it already is! There's a large rock wall, rope climber, and soccer field as well to appease older kids, but the play structures with slides and stuff are actually pretty perfect for the younger kiddos, which as the mama of a 1 and 3.5 year old, I appreciate immensely. There is a small dedicated parking strip as well as street parking all around the large playground area, and benches lining the edges. I can see how the lack of shade might possibly be an issue in the hotter months, but for a spot to get outside to when it's chilly, it's pretty perfect. Just bundle up your babies and let 'em go! I hear there will be even more stuff added to this already very impressive playground, and I can't wait to see what else they come up with. Mosaic park is definitely being added to our regular playground rotation!!

A great urban park with great potential. Good greening initiative of the county. However there's…read moretoo much concrete and too little greenery. Instead of concrete or tarmac there should be more grasses, lawns, and shade. Plant some trees please especially around the children's playground. It's so hot! No one felt like coming here when it's so hot. Very little shade as well in other parts of this small park.

Nice shaded park with a very cool, nicely designed and consistently engaging multi-faceted climbing…read morestructure for kids of various ages and abilities to enjoy, plus a smaller play area with a more traditional wooden play set for the younger children and/or those seeking calmer, lower key play activity for any reason. A covered picnic area with several tables and benches located right between the two play areas provides excellent visibility for caregivers keeping track of kids playing on both sides and serves as a perfect snack/rest spot or pre/post playtime picnic location. It's also great for small birthday parties and other gatherings. Beyond the playground area, the park also offers a full size playing field with soccer nets on each side and even a small four level stand of seats on the far side of the field for viewing games and activities held there by neighborhood sports teams and whatnot. A very nice paved bike trail loops around the entire park and is perfect for kids to ride, scoot and run around on and maintain a view of the park and their grownups at all times. My kids usually bring bikes or scooters when we go, and then they switch between playing on the playgrounds, riding around the trail, running and playing on the fields, and snacking/hydrating at the picnic tables...and then back through all of those again as many times as they can before it's time for us to go home. It's one of our favorite parks in the area. And there are tons here so that's saying a lot.

Not far from Quincy Park is another public park easier to miss since it's nestled within a…read moreneighborhood. Park on the street and follow the signs for this medium-sized park. There's a track around the playground and green space that kids ride scooters and bikes on. The playground itself is built more for older kids with ropes to climb to access the slide. There's enough shade and places to sit. Sadly, there aren't restrooms.

Nice little spray ground and park with a fairly good variety of play equipment and options (in…read moreaddition to the spray ground on the left side of the entrance, there's also a large sand pit/play area, a couple swing sets, several other smallish but adequate climbing structures, open grass spaces, covered picnic table area, and other elements I can't quite remember at the moment. None of these are particularly amazing or updated like the fancy new stuff at many other playgrounds in the area, but all work perfectly well for kids (and parents) looking for a place to simply run and play. The area is fenced and gated (with a relatively child proof or at least child resistant locking mechanism) which I like a lot and wish all parks offered. I did not walk all the around to the back of the grassy area on the other side of the picnic structure to check to see if the fence went all the way around the entire park though, so I can't speak to the full "security" of the park overall, but it definitely seems securely fenced on the street side where all or most of the actual playground equipment is located, and I was able to watch my three kids play in different areas on either side fairly easily from my vantage point at the central picnic structure. It's not my kids' first choice of park in the area, given so many other nearby options like Quincy, Oak Grove, Woodstock, Woodlawn, Mosaic Park, Madison Manor and others, but it's a perfectly nice neighborhood park with a number of enticing elements like the spray ground, sand pit play area, covered picnic shelter, and several tennis and basketball courts. Particularly good park choice for birthday parties, btw.

This is a little park tucked into North Arlington across from the Arlington Science Focus School…read more There is a small parking lot or street parking is available. This is definitely for the 5 and under crowd IMO. There are no big slides, no extensive climbing apparatuses. There's 2 baby swings and 2 big swings. There's a large sand pit that includes an excavator for digging and a play kitchen. There is a 3 person seesaw and a tiny pirate ship. There are two small slides. The centerpiece is supposed to be a solar system themed spray park. Currently you can climb on the "planets". Water fountains are working. There are tennis courts and a small bike circle. If you have bigger kids, go elsewhere but this is perfect for toddlers!

Lubber Run Park just got a makeover and spoiler alert....she's a total Betty!…read more This playground is absolutely amazing for children (and adults) of all ages! While my aging knees enjoyed the recycled tire floors, my daughter and her cousins raced around madly between the merry-go-round, see saws, sand pits, mini playhouses, GIANT slides, rock climbing hill, and natural climbing structure that just stretches the imagination for days. I dare you not to have fun here!

The walking trail is very beautiful but very short. It is a very pretty place if you want to have a…read morepicnic or hang out in a quiet place. I wouldn't come here to go running or bicycling though.

This was one of my favorite parks in Northern Virginia. I still remember when my daughter summoned…read morethe courage to go down the "big blue tunnel slide." The sandbox was always clean as were the restrooms. There's a fun nature trail too. I have many fond memories of supervising playmates building houses with sticks and branches while chatting with mom friends. There's a beautiful nature trial where my children and I would take long walks together.

This is a very cute park in North Arlington, perhaps somewhat smaller than others. Major points…read morehere because the sandbox is super small! Where I am from most playgrounds do not have sandboxes but in this area, it's hard to visit a park without one. Since the park is small, it gets crowded. We ended up leaving after about 90 minutes because it was getting harder to socially distance. There is a jungle gym for little kiddos near the sandbox and on the other side, one for bigger kids. I love that it is all mulch which makes it a softer blow on falls. The equipment seems older here, but no kids I know would care about that. There are bathrooms as well as picnic tables, a large grass field, and basketball courts. Parking is on-street and can be tricky. We both enjoyed Lacey Woods and will add it to our park rotation.

It's a beautiful park…read more They have soccer field, playground, baseball, and the picnic area. Indoor restrooms with inside court as well for basketball and volleyball. Outside parking and garage parking. During events, there are street parkings available too!

We have been coming to Barcroft for years. It's a great complex for baseball. Good field…read moreconditions, good parking with multilevel garage. Have to be careful of home run balls if parked at DMV. Recently redone batting cages are quite nice. The bathrooms leave a lot to be desired though. Nearby 7-11 is a decent alternative. Playground is pretty good. Bleachers and dugouts have shade covers which is great. Less work for parents not having to put up canopies. Great chicken place next to 7-11.

This is a small pocket park located behind an off ramp. There is metered street parking within a…read morereasonable walking distance available, but I do not think people will drive here just for the park. The majority of the park's visitors would be walkers, joggers or bikers. The park is in great shape and features an array of workout equipment including: chest press, hand bike, dips, pull-ups, inclined crunches, leg press, and leg extension. In addition to the equipment, you will find a half basketball court in the park where you can shoot some J's. The stations are linked by a nice paved walkway and all the stations are on a rubber surface. I would take about 30 to 45 minutes to do the full circuit. This is a nice park, but I have never seen anyone really using the equipment. I do like the use of the space and the fact that the park is there if anyone wants to use it. I see this park being used as a quick fitness stop for someone already out jogging or riding a bike. It is kind of secluded, so its lack of use my partially be due to people not seeing it.

This is a great outdoor space to get in a quick workout sans weights. Diagrams are provided to show…read morewhat to do on the bars and there are 4 separate phases. Come do one or all. I'm impressed that they've taken into account those in wheel chairs as well. It is semi secluded from cars and people traffic yet flowers are abloom, and birds serenade you as you get trim. There is also a small basket ball court. A bit further up the path are two volleyball courts. This is a great use of space in an urban city.

Lyons Village Park is a great spot, especially in the summer heat. There's a nice shaded pavilion…read morewith picnic tables, perfect for taking a break from the sun. The playground is awesome and accommodating to a range of age groups. The park isn't entirely fenced in, but it's fenced for the most part, which gives some peace of mind. It's a bit smaller than Hayes Park, but we usually make a loop and swing by both when we're out. They pair well together!

What a great little park! I had an errand nearby and my little girl deserved some playtime. This…read morepark has plenty of swings for adults and for kids. There's a huge sand pit and three different play structures. Not to mention a basketball court! It also has a covered area with plenty of picnic tables. My daughter particularly love the swing and sandbox. There's lots of good climbing for older kiddos, too! I will mention that the parking is quite limited. I was lucky to find one of the probably only five street parking spots.