When is Long Branch Nature Center & Park open?
Mon closed; Tue–Thu 10 AM–6 PM; Fri–Sat 11 AM–7 PM; Sun 1 PM–5 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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Long Branch Nature Center & Park
- 4.7239 reviews
- Free
- Closed now
Arlington County wildlife park with forest trails, a stream, a viewing pond and a nature center with exhibits and classes.
Quick answers
Long Branch Nature Center & Park in short
When is the best time to visit Long Branch Nature Center & Park?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Long Branch Nature Center & Park indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is Long Branch Nature Center & Park good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Long Branch Nature Center & Park cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Long Branch Nature Center & Park?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Long Branch Nature Center & Park?
About 75 minutes.
Where is Long Branch Nature Center & Park?
625 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA 22204.
Is Long Branch Nature Center & Park wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 8:30 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 10 am.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Best in the morning
58°
Clear
- Feels
- 56°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 7mph
- 9am
60° - 10am63°
- 11am67°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- monday
- Closed
- tuesday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- wednesdayToday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- friday
- 11 AM–7 PM
- saturday
- 11 AM–7 PM
- sunday
- 1 PM–5 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Long Branch Nature Center & Park
- 2 Glencarlyn Park Playground · 7 min
- 3 Arlington Forest Park · 13 min
- 4 Bluemont Playground · 19 min
- 5 Bluemont Park · 21 min
Good to know
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 75 min
- A walk
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 239 reviews
Known for
- Forest trails
- Viewing pond
- Nature center exhibits
- Stream
What people say
- People like:
- Good trails, stream and pond, knowledgeable staff
Around Culmore
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer.
Light layerThe whole time