May with Parks and Rec!

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April 30, 2024


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Families Unplugged: DIY Mini Gardens

DIY mini gardens are back just in time for Spring! We’ll provide a pot, soil and seeds while you provide creativity to decorate your garden! Sat., May 4, 10 a.m. Arlington Mill Community Center. $8. Register here.


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Help Inform the Redesign of Gateway Park

The first engagement for the Gateway Park project is now live, and will remain open through May 3. Take a moment to share your vision for the future of Gateway Park. Tell us about your current and desired uses, favorite themes, and more using this link.

Visit the project webpage to learn more, sign up for updates, and get the latest on future opportunities to share feedback. 


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Night Sounds Hike & Campfire

What goes bump, screech, hoot, peep or howls in the night? It could be you as you have fun with stories, songs and animal activities around the campfire then finish it off with a round of marshmallows. Fri. May 10, 7 p.m., at Long Branch Nature Center. $10 per person. Register here.


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World Migratory Bird Day Festival

Tiny hummingbirds and fierce osprey are some of the many birds migrating northward in spring. Come learn about these and other fabulous flyers on Sat. May 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Have fun with hands-on activities, games, crafts, bird walks and more at this bilingual event! Meet at Lacy Woods Park. Free. Register here.


Family Fun Day in the Park

Family Fun Day in the Park

You're not going to want to miss Family Fun Day in the Park on Sat. May 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Alcova Heights Park. The event is free and will feature plenty of activities suitable for all ages! So bring the family for a fun day in the park! Learn more.

 


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Fitness Day and Health Fair

Join us for National Senior Health and Fitness Day on Wed., May 29, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Lubber Run Community Center. This event is free and open to all ages: No 55+ Pass required. 

  • Vision and hearing screenings
  • Fall risk assessments
  • Fitness class demonstrations
  • Healthy food samples
  • Cognitive screenings
  • Body composition analysis
  • Q&As with dietitians, pharmacists and insurance counselors

Learn more.


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Nominations Being Accepted for the 2023 Bill Thomas Park Volunteer Award

Know someone who is dedicated to improving our parks & public spaces? Nominate them for the 2023 Bill Thomas Park Volunteer Award! Nominees should have experience with multi-year, hands-on efforts to improve and/or maintain parklands, natural resources and habitats, or outdoor public spaces.

 

Nominations are being accepted for the 2023 Bill Thomas Park Volunteer Award now through June 6. Details and nomination form.


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Register for Summer 3v3 Basketball

The 3v3 Youth Summer Basketball Basketball League is a youth basketball program designed for rising 4th – 12th graders. This 8-week program runs from mid-June to early Aug. Register here.


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New Teen Programming Homepage

Looking for teen programming in Arlington? You've found it! Check out the new Teens homepage, which will serve as your one-shop-stop for Parks and Recreation teen programming. From late-night programs to internships, we have it all in one easy-to-find place.