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Drew Park Sprayground in Arlington
Quick answer
Drew Park Sprayground is a park or outdoor outing in Arlington, VA for toddlers, ages 4 to 6, and ages 7 to 10. Admission is free. Details were checked on July 24, 2026 using the official source from Arlington County spraygrounds.
A free seasonal Arlington sprayground with limited street parking and a community center lot. The center restroom is not available during most daytime or weekend sprayground hours.
- Hours
- Mon and Thu 2 PM to 8 PM, Wed and Fri 10 AM to 8 PM, Weekend noon to 8 PM, Tuesday closed
- Admission
- Free, Memorial Day to Labor Day
- Bathrooms
- Community Center restroom only when building is open, Center currently Mon-Fri 6-9 PM and closed weekends
- Parking
- Limited street parking plus free Community Center lot, About 20 to 35 legal spaces estimated across both areas, Estimated capacity: 20–35 spaces (nearby legal street spaces plus the community-center lot)
- Reservations
- Not needed, Check status alerts, Water shoes recommended, Swim diaper required when needed
- Stroller friendly
- Yes
- Good for
- All ages · Arlington, VA
- Address
- 3514 22nd St S, Arlington, VA 22204
- Phone
- 703-228-6525
- Planning note
- The sprayground is seasonal from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend and is closed on Tuesdays.
What works by age
- 1 to 3 years High energy
The sprayground and nearby playground give toddlers room for water play, climbing, sliding, and repeat movement with a parent close by.
- 4 to 6 years High energy
Children can switch between the sprayground and playground instead of spending the whole visit in one area.
- 7 to 10 years Moderate to high energy
Older children can combine water play with the playground, basketball court, and open park space.
Will this work for your family?
- Best for
- A free summer outing with a sprayground, playground, drinking fountain, and community center restrooms when the building is open.
- Choose something else when
- Choose another sprayground when you need a restroom outside Charles Drew Community Center hours.
- Arrival plan
- Check the sprayground status alert and use a restroom before leaving unless the community center is confirmed open. Limited street parking is beside the park, with more free parking in the center lot.
- Sibling fit
- The sprayground, playground, and court give siblings more than one way to stay active in the same park.
Do this: Splash First, Playground After
Estimated duration: 60 to 90 minutes
- Start in the sprayground while everyone has the most energy for water play.
- Take a water and towel break, then let each child choose a favorite spray feature for one last round.
- Change into dry clothes and finish at the playground if the kids still want to climb or slide.
Bring: Swimsuits, Water shoes, Swim diapers when needed, Towels, Dry clothes, Water, Sun protection
Easy exit: Towel off and use the playground for one short dry play stop if the kids want it, then wrap up for lunch or the next errand.
Quick parent answers
Does Drew Park Sprayground have bathrooms?
Only when Charles Drew Community Center is open. The center currently publishes weekday hours of 6 to 9 PM and is closed weekends, so daytime and weekend families should use a restroom before arrival.
Where should families park?
There is limited street parking beside Drew Park and more free parking in the Charles Drew Community Center lot. A July 2026 Google Maps review estimated roughly 20 to 35 legal spaces across both areas.
What rules matter with toddlers?
Use water shoes instead of flip-flops, bring a swim diaper when needed, supervise continuously, and keep food or drinks outside the spray area.
Before you go
Current Drew Park sprayground hours
The sprayground opens Monday and Thursday from 2 to 8 PM, Wednesday and Friday from 10 AM to 8 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 8 PM. It is closed Tuesday. Arlington County operates spraygrounds from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, while holiday and emergency-alert hours can vary.
The restroom is not open for every sprayground hour
Arlington County lists the restroom as accessible only when Charles Drew Community Center is open. The center currently publishes Monday through Friday hours of 6 to 9 PM and says it is closed Saturday and Sunday. That means families should not assume a restroom is available during daytime or weekend sprayground visits. The center lists both a restroom and an accessible restroom.
Street parking and the community center lot
The sprayground page lists limited street parking beside the park plus additional parking in the community center lot. A July 2026 Google Maps curb and lot review estimated roughly 20 to 35 legal spaces across those two areas, but that is not an official capacity and street restrictions or center activity can reduce the usable supply. The community center describes its parking as free.
Water shoes, swim diapers, and supervision
Arlington County highly recommends water shoes rather than flip-flops because wet concrete is slippery. There is no lifeguard, so adult supervision is required. Children in diapers must wear a swim diaper. Running, climbing on spray features, food or drink, glass, pets, bicycles, skateboards, and inline skates are prohibited in the spray area.
A short plan that works without the building
Use a restroom before arrival unless the community center is confirmed open. Start with the free sprayground, take a towel and water break away from the spray features, and finish at the playground only if the children still have energy. Bring dry clothes so the visit can end cleanly if the center is closed.
What parents are saying
Use a restroom before a daytime or weekend visit because the community center currently opens only from 6 to 9 PM on weekdays. Bring water shoes and swim diapers when needed, and use the free center lot when nearby street spaces are full.
Parent questions
What are the Drew Park Sprayground hours?
It opens Monday and Thursday from 2 to 8 PM, Wednesday and Friday from 10 AM to 8 PM, and weekends from noon to 8 PM. Tuesday is closed.
Is Drew Park Sprayground free?
Yes. Ordinary sprayground and park admission is free and does not require a reservation.
Is the restroom always available?
No. Arlington County says the restroom is available only when Charles Drew Community Center is open. The center currently lists weekday hours of 6 to 9 PM and is closed weekends.
Where can families park?
Use the limited street parking beside the park or the community center lot. A July 2026 Google Maps review estimated roughly 20 to 35 legal spaces across both areas, but it is not an official count.
Do children need water shoes or swim diapers?
Water shoes are highly recommended instead of flip-flops, and children in diapers must wear a swim diaper.
Where is Drew Park Sprayground?
It is at 3514 22nd Street South in Arlington, Virginia.