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Lyon Village Park sprayground and splash pad in Arlington
Quick answer
Lyon Village 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 for a short visit. There is no restroom, parking is limited, and food or drinks must stay outside the spray area.
- Hours
- Mon and Tue 10 AM to 3 PM, Wed and Fri 2 PM to 8 PM, Weekend noon to 8 PM, Thursday closed
- Admission
- Free, Memorial Day to Labor Day
- Bathrooms
- No restroom onsite
- Parking
- Very limited two hour street parking, About 15 to 25 legal curb spaces estimated within one block, Estimated capacity: 15–25 spaces (legal two-hour curb spaces within about one block)
- Reservations
- Not needed, Check status alerts, Water shoes recommended, Swim diaper required when needed
- Stroller friendly
- Yes
- Good for
- All ages · Arlington, VA
- Address
- 1800 N Highland 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 Thursdays.
What works by age
- 1 to 3 years High energy
The fenced two acre park gives toddlers water play and a playground in a contained setting.
- 4 to 6 years High energy
Children can alternate between the sprayground and playground and finish at the picnic area.
- 7 to 10 years Moderate to high energy
Older children can add basketball or tennis when those areas are open and available.
Will this work for your family?
- Best for
- A free sprayground and playground visit when a fenced neighborhood park feels easier to manage.
- Choose something else when
- Choose Hayes Park or Virginia Highlands when a restroom and easier parking are important.
- Arrival plan
- Use the restroom before arriving. The park has no restroom and only very limited two hour street parking, with roughly 15 to 25 legal curb spaces estimated within about one block.
- Sibling fit
- The sprayground, playground, and picnic area make it easier to give siblings a water activity and a dry finish in one small park.
Do this: Water Play and Picnic Break
Estimated duration: 45 to 60 minutes
- Start in the sprayground and let the kids choose where they want to get wet first.
- Pause at the picnic area for water and a snack.
- Change into dry clothes and finish at the playground before walking back to the car.
Bring: Swimsuits, Water shoes, Swim diapers when needed, Towels, Dry clothes, Water, A snack for the separate picnic area
Easy exit: Towel off after the current splash round and wrap up for lunch or the next errand.
Quick parent answers
Does Lyon Village Park Sprayground have a restroom?
No. Arlington County lists no restroom at this sprayground, so use one before arriving.
What is parking like?
Parking is very limited two hour street parking. A July 2026 Google Maps curb review estimated about 15 to 25 legal spaces within one block, but signs and residential demand control availability.
What rules matter with toddlers?
Use water shoes rather than flip-flops, bring a swim diaper when needed, supervise continuously, and move to the picnic area before opening food or drinks.
Before you go
Current Lyon Village sprayground hours
The Lyon Village Park sprayground is open Monday and Tuesday from 10 AM to 3 PM, Wednesday and Friday from 2 PM to 8 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 8 PM. It is closed Thursday. Arlington County runs the sprayground from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, and holiday hours can vary.
Free admission and the right length of visit
Ordinary sprayground and park admission is free, and families do not need a reservation. This is usually a better short water stop than a long outing because the park has no restroom and parking is limited. Use the restroom before arrival, bring dry clothes, and choose a clear stopping time.
No restroom and very limited parking
Arlington County lists no restroom at Lyon Village Park Sprayground. Parking is very limited two hour street parking, and bus parking is not available. A July 2026 Google Maps curb review estimated roughly 15 to 25 legal spaces within about one block, but that is not an official count and signs plus residential demand control availability. If a bathroom and easier parking matter, Hayes Park or Virginia Highlands is the more practical Arlington sprayground choice.
Water shoes, swim diapers, and food rules
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 features, glass, pets, and food or drink are not allowed in the spray area. Use the picnic area only after leaving the sprayground.
Playground, picnic area, and fenced park
Lyon Village is a two acre fenced park at 1800 North Highland Street. Beyond the sprayground, the county lists a playground, picnic shelter, picnic tables, drinking fountain, basketball court, and tennis courts. The fenced setting can make a short mixed play visit easier, but the lack of a restroom still sets the limit.
A simple parent plan
Arrive after a bathroom stop with swimsuits already on. Start with the sprayground, move to the playground only if everyone still has energy, then change into dry clothes before the two hour parking window becomes a problem. Check county status alerts on very hot days or after storms.
What parents are saying
This works best as a short neighborhood water stop because there is no restroom and only about 15 to 25 legal curb spaces estimated nearby. Bring water shoes and swim diapers when needed, and move to the picnic area before opening food or drinks.
Parent questions
What are the Lyon Village sprayground hours?
It is open Monday and Tuesday from 10 AM to 3 PM, Wednesday and Friday from 2 PM to 8 PM, and weekends from noon to 8 PM.
Is Lyon Village sprayground open Thursday?
No. Thursday is the regular weekly closure day.
Is Lyon Village sprayground free?
Yes. Ordinary sprayground and park admission is free.
Does Lyon Village Park have a restroom?
No. Arlington County lists no restroom at this sprayground, so use one before arrival.
Where can families park?
Parking is very limited two hour street parking. A July 2026 Google Maps curb review estimated roughly 15 to 25 legal spaces within about one block, but it is not an official count. Arlington County does not allow bus parking at this location.
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.
Can families eat beside the spray features?
No. Arlington County prohibits food and drink in the spray area. Move to the separate picnic area first.
Where is Lyon Village Park Sprayground?
It is at 1800 North Highland Street in Arlington, Virginia.
When is the sprayground season?
The county operates it from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Holiday hours can vary.