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Virginia Highlands Park Sprayground in Arlington
Quick answer
Virginia Highlands 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 Parks and Recreation.
Daily summer sprayground in Pentagon City with restrooms, a playground, paved park access, and nearby Metro service.
- Hours
- Daily 10 AM to 8 PM, Memorial Day to Labor Day
- Admission
- Free
- Bathrooms
- Yes, Accessible restroom
- Parking
- Street parking, Pentagon City Metro nearby, Estimated capacity: 40–70 spaces (legal curb spaces around the park within about one block)
- Reservations
- Not needed, Check status alerts
- Stroller friendly
- Yes
- Good for
- All ages · Arlington, VA
- Address
- 1600 S Hayes St, Arlington, VA 22202
- Phone
- 703-228-6525
- Planning note
- The sprayground is seasonal from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
What works by age
- 1 to 3 years High energy
The sprayground and playground support active water and dry play with a restroom in the park.
- 4 to 6 years High energy
Children can move from the sprayground to the playground, picnic area, or paved trail.
- 7 to 10 years High energy
Older children can add basketball, tennis, pickleball, or field play when those areas are available.
Will this work for your family?
- Best for
- A larger free park outing with daily sprayground hours, a playground, restroom, picnic tables, and several sports areas.
- Choose something else when
- Choose a smaller sprayground when a busy multiuse park or Pentagon City traffic would make the outing harder.
- Arrival plan
- Check the sprayground status before leaving. Bring water shoes rather than flip flops, pack a swim diaper when needed, and use street parking or Pentagon City Metro.
- Sibling fit
- The sprayground, playground, trail, and sports areas give mixed age siblings several ways to stay active.
Do this: Splash, Snack, and Playground
Estimated duration: 75 to 90 minutes
- Start at the sprayground while everyone is ready for water play.
- Towel off at the picnic area and take a water or snack break.
- Change into dry clothes and finish at the playground or with a short paved trail walk.
Bring: Swimsuits, Water shoes, Swim diapers when needed, Towels, Dry clothes, Water, Sun protection, A snack for the picnic area
Easy exit: Towel off, take a short picnic break, and wrap up for lunch or the next errand.
Quick parent answers
Does Virginia Highlands Park have a restroom?
Yes. Arlington County lists a restroom and an accessible restroom at the park.
What can families do after the sprayground?
The same park has a playground, picnic tables, a picnic shelter, a paved trail, and several sports areas.
Can families eat in the sprayground?
No. Arlington County does not allow food or drinks inside the sprayground, so move to the picnic area for a snack.
Before you go
Current sprayground hours and season
Virginia Highlands Park Sprayground is open daily from 10 AM to 8 PM from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Arlington County says holiday hours can vary and recommends signing up for sprayground status alerts. The surrounding park is open from sunrise to 10 PM, but those broader park hours do not extend the sprayground schedule.
Free water play with adult supervision
Ordinary admission is free and no reservation is needed. There is no lifeguard, and Arlington County requires adult supervision. Water shoes rather than flip flops are strongly recommended because the wet concrete can be slippery. Running, horseplay, climbing on features, and drinking the spray water are not allowed.
Swim diapers, food, and what to bring
Children who use diapers must wear a swim diaper, and appropriate swimwear is required. Food and drinks are not allowed inside the sprayground, so use the park picnic area for a snack break. Bring towels, dry clothes, water shoes, sun protection, and a swim diaper when needed.
Restroom, street parking, and Metro
Arlington County lists a restroom at the sprayground and both a restroom and accessible restroom among the park features. The sprayground page specifies street parking and Pentagon City Metro access. The county describes parking for the nearly 20 acre park as ample, but it does not publish a numerical space count.
Playground and mixed age follow on
The same park has a playground, paved trail, picnic tables, a picnic shelter, drinking fountain, basketball, tennis, pickleball, volleyball, and playing fields. Permit holders take priority on fields. For a simple family visit, start with water play, change into dry clothes, then choose the playground or one short dry activity.
What parents are saying
Families like the daily summer hours, nearby playground, and accessible restroom. Bring water shoes and swim diapers when needed, and move to the picnic area before opening food or drinks.
Parent questions
What are the Virginia Highlands Sprayground hours?
The sprayground is open daily from 10 AM to 8 PM from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Holiday hours can vary.
Is Virginia Highlands Sprayground free?
Yes. Ordinary sprayground and park admission is free, and no reservation is required.
Does Virginia Highlands Sprayground have a restroom?
Yes. Arlington County lists a restroom at the sprayground and an accessible restroom among the park features.
Where can families park?
The county lists street parking and Pentagon City Metro access for the sprayground. It describes overall park parking as ample but does not publish a numerical space count.
Are water shoes required?
The county strongly recommends water shoes rather than flip flops because the wet concrete can be slippery.
Do diaper age children need swim diapers?
Yes. Children who use diapers must wear a swim diaper.
Can families eat inside the sprayground?
No. Arlington County does not allow food or drinks inside the sprayground. Use the park picnic area for a snack break.
Is there a lifeguard?
No. Arlington County requires adult supervision because no lifeguard is on duty.