The best parks & outdoor spots in Arlington

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

“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 Arlington newsletter, September 15, 2026

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Mosaic Park

Parks & Outdoors

This week, skip the usual loop and hit Mosaic Park for a colorful climbing wall, a multi-purpose court, and a flexible lawn that’s perfect…

538 N Pollard St

“This week, skip the usual loop and hit Mosaic Park for a colorful climbing wall, a multi-purpose court, and a flexible lawn that’s perfect for impromptu picnics or pickup games. Native plantings, a rain garden, and an LED-lit water feature make it feel like a tiny urban getaway.”

From the Washington newsletter, August 22, 2026

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Virginia Highlands Park

Parks & Outdoors

Virginia Highlands Park packs a lot into nearly 20 acres: lighted tennis and basketball courts, pickleball, diamond and rectangular fields,…

1600 S Hayes St

“Virginia Highlands Park packs a lot into nearly 20 acres: lighted tennis and basketball courts, pickleball, diamond and rectangular fields, a sprayground, even petanque and an interim dog run. Swing by this week, then wander the Highlands Urban Garden to see community-grown goodness in action.”

From the Arlington newsletter, September 21, 2026

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