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Hayes Park Sprayground in Arlington
Quick answer
Hayes 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 a restroom, onsite parking, and overflow across the street. School access and posted restrictions can change overflow availability.
- Hours
- Mon and Thu 10 AM to 3 PM, Tue and Fri 2 PM to 8 PM, Weekend noon to 8 PM, Wednesday closed
- Admission
- Free, Memorial Day to Labor Day
- Bathrooms
- Yes, Park restroom
- Parking
- Onsite parking plus school overflow across the street, About 35 to 55 spaces estimated across both areas, Estimated capacity: 35–55 spaces (onsite spaces plus school overflow across the street)
- Reservations
- Not needed, Check status alerts, Water shoes recommended, Swim diaper required when needed
- Stroller friendly
- Yes
- Good for
- All ages · Arlington, VA
- Address
- 1516 N Lincoln St, Arlington, VA 22201
- Phone
- 703-228-6525
- Planning note
- The sprayground is seasonal from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend and is closed on Wednesdays.
What works by age
- 1 to 3 years High energy
The sprayground and playground support active water play with a restroom close by.
- 4 to 6 years High energy
Children can move between the sprayground, playground, and open park areas.
- 7 to 10 years Moderate to high energy
Older children can add basketball or other park play after the water stop.
Will this work for your family?
- Best for
- A free Arlington water play stop with an onsite restroom and parking.
- Choose something else when
- Choose a daily sprayground when the rotating Hayes Park schedule does not fit your day.
- Arrival plan
- Check the status alert and rotating schedule first. Use the onsite parking or the additional school overflow spaces across the street; roughly 35 to 55 spaces are estimated across both areas.
- Sibling fit
- Water play and the surrounding park give siblings a few active choices without another drive.
Do this: Splash and Playground Loop
Estimated duration: 60 minutes
- Begin with open water play and let each child choose a favorite spray feature.
- Pause for water and a towel break before one last short splash round.
- Change into dry clothes and finish with a short playground stop if everyone still has energy.
Bring: Swimsuits, Water shoes, Swim diapers when needed, Towels, Dry clothes, Water, Sun protection
Easy exit: Towel off after the current splash round, then wrap up for lunch or the next errand.
Quick parent answers
Does Hayes Park Sprayground have a restroom?
Yes. Arlington County lists a restroom at Hayes Park.
Is there parking at Hayes Park?
Yes. There is onsite parking, with additional parking across the street at Arlington Science Focus Elementary. A July 2026 Google Maps review estimated roughly 35 to 55 spaces across both areas, but school access and posted restrictions control availability.
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 Hayes Park sprayground hours
Hayes Park Sprayground opens Monday and Thursday from 10 AM to 3 PM, Tuesday and Friday from 2 to 8 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 8 PM. It is closed Wednesday. Arlington County operates spraygrounds from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, while holiday and emergency-alert hours can vary.
Restroom and parking make this the easier Arlington stop
Arlington County lists a restroom at Hayes Park, onsite parking, and additional parking across the street at Arlington Science Focus Elementary. A July 2026 Google Maps review estimated roughly 35 to 55 total spaces across the onsite and school overflow areas, but that is not an official count. School access, posted restrictions, and other park use determine what is actually available.
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.
Free admission and a simple one hour plan
Ordinary sprayground and park admission is free and does not require a reservation. Begin with water play, use the restroom and take a towel break, then finish at the playground only if the children still have energy. Keep snacks and drinks outside the spray area.
What parents are saying
This is the easier Arlington sprayground when a restroom and parking matter because the park has both onsite spaces and school overflow across the street. Check the rotating weekday schedule, and bring water shoes plus a swim diaper when needed.
Parent questions
What are the Hayes Park Sprayground hours?
It opens Monday and Thursday from 10 AM to 3 PM, Tuesday and Friday from 2 to 8 PM, and weekends from noon to 8 PM. Wednesday is closed.
Is Hayes Park Sprayground free?
Yes. Ordinary sprayground and park admission is free and does not require a reservation.
Does Hayes Park Sprayground have a restroom?
Yes. Arlington County lists a restroom at Hayes Park.
Where can families park?
Use the onsite parking or the additional parking across the street at Arlington Science Focus Elementary. A July 2026 Google Maps review estimated roughly 35 to 55 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 Hayes Park Sprayground?
It is at 1516 North Lincoln Street in Arlington, Virginia.