Playgrounds Reopen June 26
Also outdoor restrooms & ourdoor lights. Face masks are not mandatory; social distancing and congregating in groups of less than 50 are mandatory. The County does not disinfect playground surfaces so wash your hand often. Community/nature centers & spraygrounds remain closed. Reopening Arlington Parks FAQ
Arlington County Fair CANCELED
Arlington County Fair CANCELED
The Fair, scheduled from Aug. 12-16, has been canceled. There are plans for 3 days of virtual programming Aug 14-16 on the Fair’s Facebook page.
News Release
Fair Facebook Page
Aug 12-16 Arlington County Fair CANCELLED
Aug 12-16 Arlington County Fair CANCELLED
When: Aug 12-16, 2020
Where: Thomas Jefferson Community Center
The Arlington County Fair is one of the largest free events on the East Coast and has been providing quality entertainment for over 40 years! Attendees come from all over the region to enjoy competitive exhibits, midway rides and games, free live entertainment, dozens of vendors and more!
County Fair Website
Egg Hunt Social Distancing Version
Egg Hunt Social Distancing Version
1) Decorate some paper eggs on an 8.5×11 paper sheet. You can download a template to print and color at Simple Mom Project
2) Post your eggs in a front window where they can easily be seen from the street. Please display them from Sat, Mar 28 to Tues, Apr 14.
3) Go for a walk around the neighborhood with your kids to see how many eggs you can find! Please walk only with members of your household, not in large groups.
Sorry, no prizes this year. Thanks, and stay safe and healthy!
Homeschool Ideas & Resources
Homeschool Ideas & Resources
Janet H of Ashton Heights has created a Google document with ideas for homeschooling kids during the current school shutdown.
Homeschool Ideas & Resources
Janet H of Ashton Heights has created a Google document with ideas for homeschooling kids during the current school shutdown.
Homeschool Ideas & Resources
LVWC/LVCA Egg Hunt Postponed
LVWC/LVCA Egg Hunt Postponed
The Lyon Village Egg Hunt which was to be held on Sat, Mar 28 in LV Park has been postponed. Hopefully it can be held later in the Spring. Watch LyonVillage.org and LyonVillageWomensClub.com for news.
LV Park Sprayground CANCELLED
LV Park Sprayground CANCELLED
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“See Me Flags” Popping Up in Arlington, F.C. & Alex.
“See Me Flags” Popping Up in Arlington, F.C. & Alex.
2019 has seen a troublesome rise in pedestrian fatalities in Arlington. Last month a 55-year-old woman became the fourth pedestrian fatality. The number of traffic-related pedestrian fatalities in 2019 now equals the combined total of in the preceding four years.
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Grand July 4th Picnic (2019)
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Splendid July 4th Parade (2019)
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Thanks to All July 4 Volunteers
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Beat the Heat at the LV Park Sprayground
Arlington Spraygrounds open for the summer open Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend.
LV Park Sprayground Hours of Operation
| Monday | 10 a.m.–3 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 10 a.m.–3 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 2–8 p.m. |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 2–8 p.m. |
| Saturday | Noon–8 p.m |
| Sunday | Noon–8 p.m |
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History
Irregular Sprayground hours were instituted as part of FY2011 budget cuts and continue to this day.
LV Easter Egg Hunt – a Big Success!
On April 6 at 10:00 am, Lyon Village Park was filled to the brim with over 100 neighborhood children, Easter baskets in hand, eagerly awaiting the egg hunt, egg relay races and a visit from the Easter bunny.