When it comes to finding a perfect picnic spot, Arlington has a whole load of them that it is almost impossible to narrow it to only 5. But there are a few popular ones that you should definitely check out.
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Barcroft Park
Barcroft Park is 65 acres of highly-maintained family oriented recreational facilities. Barcroft supports a variety of sports and family activities. Barcroft is the home for several baseball leagues as there are 5 baseball diamonds with bleachers here. Four of these fields are for youth; one is for one adults. There is a batting cage to support the baseball community.
Barcroft has a a lighted rectangular playing field for sports like soccer, football or rugby. This field has a synthetic surface, concession stand, restrooms, and goals. Other sports are also supported by:
a basketball court;
two new tennis courts (opened in 2007);
a volleyball court;
a handball court;
and horseshoe pit.
At this location, Barcroft Sports and Fitness Center has a gymnasium to support several indoor sports. The gymnasium has everything needed
for a boxer to train. This includes a boxing room with speed and punching bags, sparring ring, and floor exercise area. The gym can also host basketball, floor hockey, and indoor soccer. On-site, there are a variety of classes such as
aerobics,
boxing/kick boxing,
and gymnastics.
For the benefit of picnickers and visitors the park has three water fountains, a rental picnic shelter, picnic tables, charcoal grills. There is also a paved path throughout the park to walk, jog or bike. That path has a bridge, and stream.
Hours for the park are sunrise to half hour after sunset except on lighted facilities. The facilities are open Tuesday, Thursday and weekends.
4200 South Four Mile Run Drive
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-0700
Baseball field at Barcroft Park
Barcroft is a part of what makes Arlington such a great place to live.
Barcroft Hills is another living option for those in the Falls Church area. Homes range from condo style high rises, to single family homes. High rise complexes usually have 1 bedroom and 1 full bath with wall to wall carpeting interiors. Single family homes are more likely to be spacious with legacies dating back to the 1950s. These homes are stocked with large living rooms and several bedrooms.
Residents of both condos and single homes enjoy the same access to JEB Stuart Park Baileys Park, Culmore Shopping Center, and the Munson Hill Park. Moreover, road access is extremely convenient in the area for those seeking travel to D.C. or the Potomac River.
Barcroft Forest offers a variety of single-family home options built in the 1950s. Many homes in the neighborhood were completed in 1995, and several others have been renovated after having been torn down. Homes are roomy and boast of high lot size square footages. Many homes have finished basements, ceramic tiling, hardwood floors, and stainless steel appliances.
Barcroft Forest’s location also is convenient for those seeking to visit places such as the Department of Motor Vehicles, Fur-get Me not Pet Care, Barcroft Diamond Park, Barcroft Park Community Field, and Barcroft Park. Local schools include Claremont Center Elementary School, Wakefield High School, and Jefferson Middle School.
The Barcroft Sports and Fitness Center offers membership programs as well as drop in programs.
The Barcroft Sports and Fitness Center Playgroup (Children of ages 5 and below)
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10am to 12noon
Fee: $3.00/day for adults (Free for members)
Open Gym for Teens
Monday to Friday: 3pm to 6pm
Monday and Friday: Soccer
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: Basketball
The Barcroft Sports and Fitness Center hours:
Monday to Thursday: 8am to 10:30pm
Friday: 8am to 9pm
Saturday: 8am to 8pm
Sunday: 11am to 9pm
Barcroft Sports and Fitness Center
4200 S. Four Mile Run
Arlington VA 22206
Contact Number: 703 228 0701
Barcroft Park
Barcroft Park is 65 acres of highly-maintained family oriented recreational facilities. Barcroft supports a variety of sports and family activities. Barcroft is the home for several baseball leagues as there are 5 baseball diamonds with bleachers here. Four of these fields are for youth; one is for one adults. There is a batting cage to support the baseball community.
Barcroft has a a lighted rectangular playing field for sports like soccer, football or rugby. This field has a synthetic surface, concession stand, restrooms, and goals. Other sports are also supported by:
a basketball court;
two new tennis courts (opened in 2007);
a volleyball court;
a handball court;
and horseshoe pit.
At this location, Barcroft Sports and Fitness Center has a gymnasium to support several indoor sports. The gymnasium has everything needed for a boxer to train. This includes a boxing room with speed and punching bags, sparring ring, and floor exercise area. The gym can also host basketball, floor hockey, and indoor soccer. On-site, there are a variety of classes such as
aerobics,
boxing/kick boxing,
and gymnastics.
For the benefit of picnickers and visitors the park has three water fountains, a rental picnic shelter, picnic tables, charcoal grills. There is also a paved path throughout the park to walk, jog or bike. That path has a bridge, and stream.
Hours for the park are sunrise to half hour after sunset except on lighted facilities. The facilities are open Tuesday, Thursday and weekends.
4200 South Four Mile Run Drive
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-0700
Park Map (PDF)
Baseball field at Barcroft Park
Barcroft is a part of what makes Arlington such a great place to live. To search condos in Arlington or property of any type in Northern Virginia, try our fast and free database of all available properties. Barcroft is located not far from Skyline Square and Skyline Plaza.
