61° · Mostly clear nowBest time: Tomorrow 10 amThe sun showed up. Go say hi.
Nature centreGlencarlyn
Long Branch Nature Center & Park
- 4.7239 reviews
- Free
- Closed now
Arlington County nature center and park with wooded trails, a stream, a viewing pond, educational exhibits and classes.
Quick answers
Long Branch Nature Center & Park in short
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.
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.
More questions (3)Fewer questions
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 · 11:45 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 10 am.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Best in the morning
61°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 53°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 14mph
- 12pm
62° - 1pm62°
- 2pm63°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed nowmondayClosed
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- Closed
- tuesday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- wednesday
- 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 Arlington Forest Park · 13 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
- Nature trails
- Viewing pond
- Educational exhibits
- Stream
What people say
- People like:
- Trails, stream, and knowledgeable staff
Around Glencarlyn
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket. Sunglasses all day.
JacketThe whole time
SunglassesThe whole time