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Woodlawn Park

1325 N Buchanan St, Arlington, VA 22205, United States

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About This Campsite

Woodlawn Park: A Neighborhood Gem

Nestled quietly within a residential area, Woodlawn Park offers a serene escape from the city's hustle and bustle. This charming park is designed with families in mind, ensuring fun for children of all ages with a variety of play opportunities set amidst beautiful, natural surroundings.

Location: Tucked away in a neighborhood, Woodlawn Park may require a little more effort to access due to limited street parking, so plan ahead and search for non-permitted spots.

Highlights and Tips

  • Great play areas: The park features a delightful sand pit and play structures tailored for both young and older children. Parents will appreciate the separate swing area, contributing to another large sandy space.
  • Plenty of greenery: The presence of numerous trees provides ample shade, ideal for relaxing on hot summer days. A spacious field offers an excellent venue for various recreational activities.
  • Peaceful environment: Woodlawn Park is known for its tranquil ambiance, making it a favored spot for quiet picnics and leisurely strolls.
  • Caution for dog owners: Although the park attracts dog walkers, visitors should be mindful of controlling their pets, maintaining the park's calm atmosphere for everyone.

Considerations

  • Limited parking: While the park lacks a designated parking lot, some non-permitted street parking is available for those patient enough to find it.
  • Access to trails: Conveniently located not far from the Custis Trail, it’s suitable for combining outdoor park fun with a longer walk or bike ride.

Overall Thoughts

Woodlawn Park is a cozy and well-maintained spot offering plenty of amenities to ensure kids have endless fun, while adults can enjoy a peaceful retreat. Whether you're a local or a visitor, this park is a hidden oasis perfect for light recreation and relaxation in a friendly, community-centric environment.

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Shannon Israelsen

05/05/2022

A very nice park tucked away in a neighborhood. Parking is a real challenge as almost all surrounding streets are permit required. There is not a parking lot, but if you look closely you’ll find non-permitted street parking, just pay attention to all the street signs! This park would be a 5-star for me if not for the parking situation. They have a nice sand pit - always my kids favorite spot - and a nice play set for the younger kids. The swings are separate from the other play structures and sit in sand, so it’s really a second large sand pit. There is also an excellent climbing structure for the older kids to enjoy. Plenty of picnic tables, a water fountain, and a large field to play in as well as a single basketball hoop on a half court. There is quite a bit of shade at this park which is always a big plus when it’s hot and sunny in the summer months.

Andrea SW

08/01/2017

Great for young and big kids. Clean and quiet. No busy streets and perfect for a picnic. Plenty of shade. Parking is limited on street.

Isabelle Cozzarelli

01/04/2024

Love this little gem of a neighborhood park. Really nice playground for the kids and lots of trees and a creek add to the natural appeal. There’s a big field to run and play on. The only downside is a few entitled people who treat it like a dog park and allow their dogs to run uncontrolled off leash. So kids afraid dogs and reactive dogs on leash need to steer clear. Not the park’s fault, just the fault of rude people.

Hannah Bjorndal

08/04/2024

So peaceful and pleasant! Not too far off of the Custis Trail!

Gordana Richardson

06/23/2024

Cute small park with all amenities needed for the kids.

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