Happy Holidays from Parks & Rec!

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parks and rec news

December 21, 2021


holiday closures

Register Today for Winter Fun!


Long Bridge

Long Bridge Park is all lit up for the holidays! Thank you National Landing BID for installing a dazzling light display along the esplanade now through Jan. 15.


Winter Break Camps

Still got time to book a fun and engaging winter break for your kids between Dec. 27-30.


Free Trees Planted on your Property!

Help beautify Arlington and contribute to our urban canopy by applying for a free tree with EcoAction Arlington. (Even better? We plant them for you!) Apply here by Fri., Jan. 7.

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Preschool Nature Explorers 

Preschoolers can actively explore their natural world on Wed., Dec. 22 from 4-4:30 p.m. with hands-on interactive learning, crafts, mini hikes and nature play. Register children 3-5 only, but caretakers must stay during the program. $5 per child. Sign up here.


Drop-In Fun @ Centers! Check out this list of places to play basketball, soccer, pickleball and more indoors at our community centers this winter.


PBC 2021

Save the Date! Paint, Build, Create! returns in person on Sat., Jan. 15, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Fairlington Community Center. To keep everyone safe, space to this super-fun science, technology, engineering, art and math special event will be limited. More information on how to sign up will be coming soon.


Run in the New Year

Ring in 2022 the right way by running the Predictions & Resolutions 5K on Jan. 1 at noon at Washington-Liberty High School. Learn more here.


recreation resource

Need Help? We are Here for You

Frazzled by COVID, the holidays and more? Studies show park and recreation options help people to reduce stress and improve their mental and physical wellbeing. Our Recreation Resource Helpline connects you with a Therapeutic Recreation professional who can help you find options and strategies to support your recreation goals. Check out our webpage and complete the online form to let us know your needs, interests and barriers and a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist will get back to you within 48 business hours.


programs in the park

The number of parks and playgrounds in a community can raise the fitness level of residents. In fact, one study found that there was an increase of 17 more minutes of physical activity for each park within a half mile of a home.