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Play area at Butler Holmes Park in Arlington
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Butler Holmes Park

Arlington, VA

Neighborhood Arlington park with accessible preschool and school-age playgrounds, picnic shelter, grill, drinking fountain, and easy sunrise-to-sunset access.
Plan This Visit

Best for

Good for preschoolers and school-age kids

Hours

Open sunrise to sunset.

Price

Free public park.

Parking

Limited parking.

Visit style

Neighborhood stop

Birthday parties

Available

Profile

Strong profile coverage

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

Not a destination playground, but a useful accessible neighborhood park when you want an easier, shorter Arlington outing.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For
  • Quick local playground visits
  • Families with both preschoolers and school-age kids
  • Picnic meetups with an accessible shelter
  • Parents who prefer a simpler park over a huge destination
Less Ideal For
  • Families seeking specialized adaptive play equipment
  • Children who need a very feature-rich sensory environment
  • Long destination-style outings

At a Glance

Venue type

Neighborhood playground

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kids

Mobility features

Ground-level play

Family amenities

SeatingPicnic tablesDrinking fountainsPavilions or shelters

Surface type

Mixed surfaces

Shade level

Mixed shade

Accessibility supports

Accessible routes

Park context

Picnic area

Operator type

Municipal

Visit options

Free entryDawn to duskPavilion rentals

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Verified only

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Mondaysunrise - sunset
Tuesdaysunrise - sunset
Wednesdaysunrise - sunset
Thursdaysunrise - sunset
Fridaysunrise - sunset
Saturdaysunrise - sunset
Sundaysunrise - sunset
ParkingLimited parking.
Facilities
  • Accessible preschool playground
  • Accessible school-age playground
  • Picnic shelter
  • Grill
  • Drinking fountain
  • Basketball court
Stay LengthUsually best for a shorter neighborhood visit rather than a half-day trip.
Hours SummaryOpen sunrise to sunset.

Pricing Snapshot

SummaryFree public park.
Admission
No playground admission fee.

About the Venue

Butler Holmes Park is a smaller Arlington neighborhood option that still gives families meaningful accessibility benefits. Arlington County lists both the preschool and school-age playgrounds as accessible, and the site also includes an accessible grill, picnic shelter, open grassy space, and a basketball court. It is better for a shorter local visit than a major destination outing, but it is a practical pick for families who want a simpler inclusive park stop.

Atlas Perspective

Inclusive Play Atlas Notes

Age FitGood for preschoolers and school-age kids
Noise LevelUsually moderate
Visit StyleNeighborhood stop
Energy LevelLow to medium
Parent ComfortSolid for a short easy visit
Booking FrictionLow

Birthday Party Snapshot

SummaryReasonable for simple outdoor birthdays thanks to the picnic shelter.
Packages
Picnic shelter reservation available through Arlington County
Private RentalNo

Accessibility & Comfort

Mobility
Accessible preschool playgroundAccessible school-age playgroundAccessible grillAccessible picnic shelter
Considerations
County page confirms accessibility but gives limited detail on specific adaptive play components.
Accessible routes

Gallery

Overall park scene at Butler Holmes Park
Main park image for Butler Holmes Park.
Children's climbing play area at Butler Holmes Park
Play structure at Butler Holmes Park.

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Quick Summary

Best for

Good for preschoolers and school-age kids

Hours

Open sunrise to sunset.

Price

Free public park.

Parking

Limited parking.

Contact Information

Address

101 S Barton St

Arlington, VA, 22204

Location
VirginiaNorthern VirginiaArlington, VA
Source & Verification

Last updated

April 18, 2026

Verification summary

Last verified: April 11, 2026

Checked against 1 public source.

Reviewed as

Municipal source review

What Changed

April 11, 2026

Created listing from official Arlington County park page.

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