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Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center From day passes to year-long memberships and everything in between, Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center has a variety of options to help you meet your personal goals.
Trees & Natural Resources Learn about Arlington’s urban forestry, habitat restoration efforts, native plant community and the wildlife found here.
Firefly Festival June 22 Come celebrate summer’s natural night lights as we learn about these bioluminescent beetles.
Play All Day VA Join Arlington Parks and Recreation on June 20 for a statewide initiative to celebrate the longest day (the summer solstice) through PLAY! The mission is to provide FREE programs and services for the community from sunrise to sunset.
Get Your Heart Pumping Join us for cycling and enjoy a great cardiovascular activity that is good for all ages, and ability levels.
Gardening at the Fort for Families 15 Jun 2025 Families. Come tour the fort garden and check out what’s growing. We’ll discuss the current state of the garden, answer any gardening questions, and do a bit of mellow garden work including harvesting your own veggies to take home! We’ll be outside the wh Fort CF Smith Park, 2411 N 24th St, 22207 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Nature, Families
R.I.P. - Remove Invasive Plants at Long Branch! 15 Jun 2025 Adults, teens and families ages 8 and up. Want to restore habitat and increase species diversity right here in Arlington? Work parties are held every month at over a dozen parks. We are making a real difference, with the return of ferns and wildflowers, a Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, 22203 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Nature, Families
Plants & Fungi Microcosms Walk 15 Jun 2025 Adult s. Regardless of the weather or season, there are always neat plants, mosses, lichens, and fungi to see if you look closely! Each participant will be given a magnifying hand lens to use during the walk, and we'll explore the incredible micro-worlds Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N Military Rd, 22207 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Nature