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Parks & Recreation

Benjamin Banneker Park

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1680 N Sycamore St Arlington, VA 22205

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Parking: Limited

NOTICE: Arlington County contractors will be removing bamboo in Benjamin Banneker Park during the week of Oct. 8. Depending on weather conditions, treatment is expected to conclude by Friday, Oct. 12. In addition,  contractors will be treating target invasive plant species during the week of Oct. 22. The areas treated with herbicide will have signs posted to notify park users. Questions? 703-228-7742 for more information.

Hours of Operation
Sunrise to sunset

Park Maintenance: 703-228-6525
TTY: 711
Inclement Weather Line: 703-228-4715

Learn Park Rules and Regulations. And remember, please don't smoke in our parks.

 

 

About this Park

This open, grassy 11-acre park features nearby access to Four Mile Run, W&OD and Custis Trails, picnic tables with charcoal grills, a combined school age and preschool playground, a multi-use field (permit takes priority), a soothing stream and a dog park.

Before your next park outing, learn whether or not your dog should play in the stream.

Benjamin Banneker Park also includes a boundary marker of the original District of Columbia.

Learn about planned improvements to Benjamin Banneker Park and upcoming meetings here.