Virginia Highlands Sprayground Won’t Open Until 2013

The proposed sprayground at Virginia Highlands Park is behind schedule and likely will not open until next year. County officials say the project schedule has been extended while they take "some...

Sprayground Parks Open for Summer

The county's three "sprayground" parks opened for business over the weekend, just in time for our first heat wave of the year. The kid-friendly water parks will be open through Labor Day. Due to...

Sprayground Planned for Virginia Highlands Park

Update on 3/23/12 -- This project has been delayed, according to Arlington County. Virginia Highlands Park is in line to get the county's most elaborate sprayground park yet. The spiral-shaped...

Ballston Intersection Becomes Sprayground Park?

It may look like county workers are installing a new sprayground park in the middle of the intersection at North Henderson Road and North Thomas Street, near Ballston Common Mall. Alas, they're...

Bike Commuting in the Heat and Other Hot Weather Tips

On this, the 50th 90+ degree day of the year, you're probably already a pro at beating the heat. But just in case you need a refresher on hot weather best practices, here are a few resources that may...

New Sprayground Hours in Effect

The county has revised its sprayground park hours after receiving complaints from parents. This year, budget cuts force the parks department to reduce Monday through Thursday summer hours from...

Budget Cuts Keep Water Park Closed on Scorching Day

With temperatures hitting 102 degrees in Arlington this afternoon, it would be a perfect day for kids to cool down at the spray park in Shirlington's Drew Park. Unfortunately, due to budget cuts that...