When is Shirlington Park open?
Every day, 7:30 AM–6 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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ParkFort Barnard Heights
Shirlington Park
- 4.7562 reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 6 pm
29-acre Arlington County park along Four Mile Run with a stream, walking path with benches and a fenced off-leash dog area.
Quick answers
Shirlington Park in short
When is the best time to visit Shirlington 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 Shirlington Park indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Shirlington Park good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Shirlington Park cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Shirlington Park?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Shirlington Park?
About 45 minutes.
Where is Shirlington Park?
2601 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA 22206.
Is Shirlington 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 · 9:00 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Open till 6 pm
- Outdoors
60°
Clear
- Feels
- 60°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 5mph
- 10am
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- 12pm70°
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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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 6 pm- monday
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- tuesday
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- wednesdayToday
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- thursday
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- friday
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- saturday
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- sunday
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Shirlington Park
- 2 Busboys And Poets · 7 min
- 3 W&OD Trailhead · 9 min
- 4 Scramble Parkour LLC · 11 min
- 5 Barcroft Park · 16 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 45 min
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 562 reviews
Known for
- Off-leash dog park
- Stream
- Walking path
What people say
- People like:
- Dog park, stream, fenced areas, separate small dog area, long walking path
Around Fort Barnard Heights
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Busboys And PoetsCafé bookstore · 7 min walk
Good nowW&OD TrailheadTrail · 9 min walk
Scramble Parkour LLCIndoor play · 11 min walk
Barcroft ParkPark · 16 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Light layer until 11 am. Sunglasses from 11 am.
Light layerUntil 11 am
SunglassesFrom 11 am