The best parks & outdoor spots in Alexandria

3 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Dark Star Park

Parks & Outdoors

Dark Star Park is Arlington's first county-commissioned artwork by Nancy Holt, a 0.4-acre landscape where five "fallen star" spheres,…

1655 Fort Myer Dr (Arlington)

“4-acre landscape where five "fallen star" spheres, pools, poles and tunnels turn a green patch into a mind-bending mini escape. , the shadows line up with insets, so swing by this week and plot next year's flex.”

From the Bowie newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Mosaic Park

Parks & Outdoors

Small neighborhood park featuring bocce-ball courts & a playground with a climbing wall.

538 N Pollard St (Arlington)

“Small neighborhood park featuring bocce-ball courts & a playground with a climbing wall.”

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Virginia Highlands Park

Parks & Outdoors

Urban park offering play equipment, athletic fields & courts for basketball & tennis.

1600 S Hayes St (Arlington)

“Urban park offering play equipment, athletic fields & courts for basketball & tennis.”

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