Arlington County
\n<\/strong>Arlington County has a great many parks.\u00a0 Use their Find a Park<\/a> to filter parks by Amenities such as paved trails or accessible restrooms.\u00a0 They describe paved trails and rate some as easy, but wheelchair accessibility is not mentioned.\u00a0 Call \u00a0Parks and Recreation<\/a>\u00a0 phone \u00a0703-228-7529 for more information.
\nMap of Parks and Off Street Trails<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Trail Descriptions<\/a>
\nLubber Run Park<\/a>\u00a0 Map<\/a>\u00a0 from Live and Let Hike<\/a>
\nLubber Run Trail \u00a01.2 miles round trip. Paved, but with a few somewhat steep places.
\nDawson Terrace Park<\/a>\u00a0 Phone 703-228-1875 Trail Map<\/a>
\n?<\/strong>Palisades trail 0.43 miles is rated “Easy to moderate”. \u00a0“…a relaxing walk in the forest featuring ancient tulip poplar trees and views of the Potomac.”
\nFort C. F. Smith Park<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Map<\/a>
\n?<\/strong> The trail is 0.46 miles and rated easy. \u00a0The surface is \u00a0“….variable and is asphalt, concrete & gravel.” \u00a0It is not listed as wheelchair accessible, but you might want to give the county parks a call.
\nGlencarlyn Park<\/a>??<\/strong> \u00a0Map<\/a>\u00a0 There is no specific information about the trails at this park other than they range from difficulty from “easy to difficult” and include nature trails.
\nLacey Woods Park<\/a> \u00a0Map<\/a>
\n\u00a00.34 mile \u00a0“Trails through Lacey Woods offer a small escape from an urban environment. You will find mature trees, an azalea garden, and an active group controlling invasive plant species. You may even come across red salamanders who make their home among the logs here.”
\nRock Spring Park<\/a>\u00a0 Map<\/a>
\n0.29 mile of a paved, easy trail. \u00a0“Bridges cross the wooded stream at several locations and bring you closer to nature. Local gardeners have made enhancements here, and several volunteers including students from Nottingham School help to preserve the natural beauty.”
\nThrifton Hill Park<\/a>\u00a0 Map<\/a>
\n? <\/strong>0.39 mile Rated “easy to moderate” \u00a0“…a pleasant walk through woods and open spaces perfect for taking a break. This passive park features a paved path and natural trail.”
\nTuckahoe Park<\/a>\u00a0 Map<\/a>
\n0.47 mile easy. \u00a0“…a refreshing and informative walk as you read the interpretive panels about nature. You will enjoy the wetland garden, forest, playground, and picnic area.”
\nZachary Taylor Park<\/a>\u00a0 Map<\/a>
\n?<\/strong> \u00a0One mile “easy to moderate” stone dust rail. \u00a0“…a beautiful place to enjoy being outside\u00a0with\u00a0nature trails, paths and a stream.” <\/p>\n