Veterans Park
About
90-Acre Arlington Park With Performing Arts Shell
Veterans Park is a 90-acre Arlington community park anchored by an outdoor Performing Arts Shell, multiple playgrounds, basketball courts, baseball diamonds, picnic shelters, and one of the largest tree canopies in the Arlington city park system.
What Kids Can Do
Three playgrounds split by age - tot lot, mid-kid, and older kid sections. Outdoor Performing Arts Shell hosts summer concert series including kids' concerts. Multiple baseball/softball diamonds host city leagues most weekends. Basketball courts and tennis courts for older kids. Picnic shelters with grills bookable for parties. 1.5-mile paved walking loop for biking and stroller walks [marked: weekend concerts and tournaments fill parking lots - go midweek for quieter visits].
What's Included
Free day-use of playgrounds, courts, diamonds, walking trails, and unrented shelters. Performing Arts Shell concerts free. Shelter reservations through Arlington Parks.
Experience
Plan 1-3 hours. Almost entirely outdoor - bring water, sun protection. Stroller-friendly main paths. Free on-site parking at multiple lots.