Outdoor activities in Arlington Archives

Go Ice Skating at Westpost at National Landing

January 7, 2025 by Elizabeth

The 7,200 square foot outdoor ice skating rink at Westpost (formerly Pentagon Row) is the largest outdoor rink in Northern Virginia and the second largest in the state. The Plaza has an outdoor dual-sided stone fireplace and many shops, restaurants and a coffee shop. Reservations are open two weeks in advance and are discounted over walk-up prices. Lessons are available and you can book a birthday party which includes a twenty-minute lesson.

Too cold to skate outdoors? Try the MedStar Capitals Iceplex at Ballston for indoor skating instead. Sign up for public skate sessions or take lessons to learn to skate, figure skate or play hockey.

Let’s Go Sledding

January 6, 2025 by Elizabeth

Ready to get out in the snow and go sledding? Here are some suggestions of favorite sledding hills in Arlington. Some of these are from old comments that may no longer be relevant so please help me update this list with current info and add any new suggestions.

The slopes at the Cardinal Elementary field (see video above) – 1644 McKinley Road

Ashlawn Elementary and Reevesland property in Bluemont – 400 N Manchester Street

Columbia Commons: in the back of building 5100 South 8th Rd.

The long hill behind Jamestown School that goes down to N. Dickerson Street.

The field next to Tuckahoe Park and the school. Place your sled at the top of the hill , next to Sycamore street and sled down onto the field.

Lubber Run Park: the paved trail that leads from the top of the amphitheatre down to the stream bank. “Moderately steep, fairly long run and the stream at the bottom of the run make for excitement.”

Nottingham Elementary: “wicked fast and fun.” – 5900 Little Falls Road

Hayes Street Hill from Fort Scott Drive to 26th Street

Glencarlyn Park – 301 S. Harrison St.

Dorothy Hamm Middle School – 4100 Vacation Lane

River House Apartments – Corner of Army Navy Drive and S. Lynn Street, the hill leading down to the pool

Need more ideas for sledding spots in Arlington? See the links below.

Sledding Spots in Arlington From ArlNow

Best Sledding Spots in Northern Virginia From Inside Nova

Sledding Spots in Arlington From MacaroniKid