Located at the corner of N. Harrison Street and 27th Street N, Chestnut Hills Park is one of the most popular playgrounds in North Arlington. The 4.43 acre tree-shaded park features open green space and an education themed playground.
#115 – Come to Family Fun Day at Bluemont Park
July 31st, 2010 was Family Fun Day at Bluemont Park from 10-2 with inflatables, sports challenges, games, bike rides and more. Grills were available or you could pack a picnic. Check the Arlington website and search for Bluemont Park once Summer is here to see if a 2011 date has been set.
#71 – Enjoy Free Concerts al fresco at the Lubber Run Park Amphitheater
Lubber Run Park in Arlington Forest has frequently been the site of many Arlington Arts Al Fresco Events including free outdoor dance, musical and theatrical performances. After a hiatus for a couple of years due to budget cuts the free Summer Concert Series returned to Lubber Run Amphitheater in 2011. Shows usually begin in June and continue on most Friday and Saturday evenings with children’s performances on Sundays through early August. For the complete schedule, visit the Arlington Arts website.
#66 – Play Disc Golf or Ultimate Frisbee at Bluemont Park
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Bluemont Park at 329 N. Manchester Street has an ultimate frisbee course where tight fairways, trees, hills, and a creek all come into play. There are four pin placements and three cement tees on each of the nine holes. For more information, visit the Professional Disc Golf Association
website. One of Arlington’s High Schools, HB Woodlawn, even has its own ultimate team.
#52 – Stay Cool at Ocean Dunes Waterpark at Upton Hills
Ocean Dunes Waterpark at Upton Hills Wilson Boulevard generally opens weekends beginning Memorial Day and is open daily once local public schools are out through Labor Day.
#45 – Visit an old Southern Railway Caboose at Bluemont Junction
Southern Railway donated this caboose after the Federal government allowed railroads to operate trains without cabooses. Alexandria and Arlington’s grew up around rail lines of the RF&P, the W&OD and two trolley lines (Washington, Alexandria and Mt. Vernon Railway, and the Arlington and Fairfax Railway). The Bluemont Historical Railway Junction Display, Alexandria and Arlington’s only railway museum, is located in the caboose and is open to visitors on weekends.
