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Drew Park Sprayground

Arlington, VA

Neighborhood sprayground in South Arlington with seasonal splash play, adjacent community-center access, and long afternoon hours on peak days.
Plan This Visit

Best for

Toddlers, Preschoolers, Big kids, Mixed ages

Hours

Monday 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Parking

Limited street parking next to the park, with additional parking at the Charles Drew Community Center lot

Visit style

Short neighborhood outing

Profile

Strong profile coverage

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

Best as an easy local cool-down stop for younger kids, especially when you want a shorter outing with flexible drop-in access.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For
  • Quick neighborhood splash outings
  • Toddlers and preschoolers who do not need large slides
  • Families pairing water play with a nearby park stop
Less Ideal For
  • Families wanting a full-day waterpark
  • Visitors who need guaranteed restroom access at all times
  • Kids looking for major slides or deeper water play

At a Glance

Venue type

Spray park

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Water features

Ground sprays

Cost

Free

Shade level

Little shade

Bathroom access

Short walk away

Fencing

Open access

Visit options

Drop-in visits

Season model

Memorial Day to Labor Day

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Part of a larger park

Yes

Verified only

Yes

Operator type

County parks department

Hours vary with season or weather

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Monday2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesdayclosed
Wednesday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sunday12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Notes
Hours vary by day of weekHoliday hours may differSign up for Arlington sprayground status alerts before heading out
ParkingLimited street parking next to the park, with additional parking at the Charles Drew Community Center lot
RestroomsAccessible when Charles Drew Community Center is open
Season WindowMemorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend

About the Venue

Drew Park Sprayground is one of Arlington's seasonal public spraygrounds, open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. It works well for families who want a straightforward neighborhood splash stop rather than a full waterpark day. Restroom access depends on Charles Drew Community Center hours, and parking is mostly street-based with some overflow at the community center lot.

Atlas Perspective

Splash Pad Atlas Notes

Noise LevelModerate
Visit StyleShort neighborhood outing
Energy LevelLow to moderate
Parent ComfortGood for a simple park visit, but with more limited amenities than a destination waterpark

Accessibility & Comfort

Considerations
Restroom availability is tied to building hours rather than the sprayground alonePublic park setting is open access rather than fenced
Restroom AccessAccessible restrooms available when the adjacent community center is open

Gallery

Children playing at Drew Park Sprayground in Arlington.
Official Arlington County photo of the sprayground at Drew Park.

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Quick Summary

Best for

Toddlers, Preschoolers, Big kids, Mixed ages

Hours

Monday 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Parking

Limited street parking next to the park, with additional parking at the Charles Drew Community Center lot

Visit style

Short neighborhood outing

Contact Information

Address

3514 22nd St. S.

Arlington, VA, 22204

Location
VirginiaNorthern VirginiaArlington, VA
Source & Verification

Last updated

April 18, 2026

Verification summary

Last verified: April 10, 2026

Checked against 1 public source.

Reviewed as

Municipal source review

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