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Updates and Closures
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Mon., May 26 - Long Bridge will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The competition pool will close at 1:30 p.m. Family Play time will be from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Fri., May 30 - Thurs., June 5 - Long Bridge will operate on an adjusted schedule to accommodate the 2025 World LGBTQIA+ Aquatics Championships. Check the pool hours & lane schedule page to be aware of adjusted times.
What's Happening at Long Bridge
Water Safety Days: May 24 and 25!
Join us for Water Safety Days on May 24 & 25! This free event is dedicated to making sure every member of your family is confident and safe in the water. Discover and practice essential tips for protecting yourself, your loved ones, and your friends in and around the water. Safety starts with learning the fundamentals of swimming and water awareness.
Whether you're learning with your preschooler or joining a session for yourself-- get ready to learn, play, and make waves!
Fitness @ Long Bridge
Yoga
Drop in for yoga to flow and connect one posture to the next… breathe through your poses to balance and enhance strength. Mondays 6-6:45 p.m., Tuesdays 1:05-1:35 p.m., Thursdays 12:15-1 p.m. and Saturdays: 8-8:45 a.m. Free with a LBAFC fitness membership.
Drop in and get your heartrate up and get your resistance training in with weight, TRX, kettlebell, ball, BOSU or band exercises. We’ll work most muscles and challenge your balance before stretching it out in this indoor muscle blast class. Tuesdays 12:15-1 p.m., Wednesdays 6:30-7:15 a.m. and Thursdays 11:40 a.m.-12:10 p.m. Free with a LBAFC fitness membership.
Warm-up, climb, sprint, interval train and cool-down. Any fitness level is welcome to drop in and go at your own pace. Sundays 8:15-9 a.m., Mondays 6:30-7:15 a.m. and Thursdays 7-7:45 p.m. Free with a LBAFC fitness membership.
Equipment Orientation
Free! Has it been a while since you’ve been in a fitness center? Are you new to fitness equipment? Sign up for a free orientation on Thu., May. 29 from 1:15-2:15 p.m. Sign up at the front desk or email Shanan Knox.
More Long Bridge Options
Register Today!
Parks & Recreation News
TR Family Night Out - Adapted Roller Skate
On Sat., May 3, TR Family Night Out invites families with a member with a disability to the Thomas Jefferson Community Center for a fun night of roller skating for the whole family! Participant(s) must be accompanied by a registered adult. Skate walkers are available for those who need assistance skating. This event will also feature a DJ for your enjoyment. We hope to see you there! Ages: 3+. $5. Register here with code #922225. 5:30-7:30 p.m.
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Register for 3v3 Basketball
The 3v3 Youth Summer Basketball Basketball League is a youth basketball program designed for rising 4th – 12th graders. This 8-week program runs from mid-June to early Aug. Registration closes on May 4! Click here to sign up.
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Family Art Lab at Home: May Edition
In honor of Asian Pacific Heritage Month, Family Art Lab is offering this fun paint along opportunity! Register for your Yayoi Kusama Box today and paint along to create your own artwork inspired by her A Flower with Nets image! Boxes will be available for pick up at the front desk at Fairlington Community Center from 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. May 12-16. Staff will contact you with more information before pick up. $20 per box.
Learn more and sign up here.
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Family Campfires
The whole family is invited to join us for lots of old-fashioned fun. These engaging programs will be filled with entertaining activities which may include stories, special animal guests, games, songs and of course, S’mores. (We will provide the marshmallows, chocolate & graham crackers). $6.
Gulf Branch Nature Center
Slimy Slugs Campfire Sat., May 3, 5 - 6pm #632850-D
Long Branch Nature Center
Aquariids Meteor Campfire Sun., May 4, 8 - 9pm #632950-D
Amphibian Week Campfire Fri., May 9, 7 - 8pm #632950-E
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Summer ENJOY Registration
Check out the Summer 2025 ENJOY Arlington catalog and all the exciting classes and nature and history programs offered by Arlington Parks and Recreation this summer.
Online and phone registration opens May 13-15 at noon. Get ready for summer fun! Click here to stay up to date with summer registration and the latest ENJOY happenings!
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Arlington Palooza!
Arlington Palooza is back and right around the corner! Bring your picnic blankets and dancing shoes to Lubber Run Community Center on Sat., May. 17, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. for a day filled with music, art, street vendors, food trucks, moon bounces, and more! to let us know you're coming!
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Neighborhood Day 2025
Mark your calendars! Neighborhood day is on May 31! On Neighborhood Day, neighborhoods across Arlington organize events ranging from picnics to sporting events. A beloved Arlington tradition, Neighborhood Day brings communities together to enjoy the great outdoors (or indoors) and strengthens ties between neighbors. Learn more.
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Teen Takeover: Spring Skate Night
Calling all middle and high school teens! Come and take over Arlington Mill Community Center on Sat., May 31, 7-10 p.m. for your own music festival fun!
- Make your own colorful yarn weaving
- Listen to music with your friends
- Play games or esports
Learn more & register.
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Join the Teen Network Board!
The Teen Network Board (TNB) is a County & school board-appointed teen advocacy group comprised of high school and home school students, from different backgrounds and parts of the county. They provide community voice and service for Arlington youth, families, and wider community. We discuss issues, make recommendations, and act to improve the lives of Arlington teens. TNB meets the 1st and 3rd Tues. of the month during the school year from 6:30-8 p.m. Apply here!
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Access for All!
Parks & Recreation classes, camps, fitness memberships, preschools, programs and more are at a price you can afford! Our fee reduction program helps Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day! Access for All. Whether you have a short-term set back or something longer term, we're here to help.
Additionally, all Parks & Recreation programs, classes and camps can put modifications in place to promote an enjoyable and successful program experience for participants of all abilities. Advance notice is welcome. Call 703-228-4740 or email trinfo@arlingtonva.us.
Stop by our office at Lubber Run Community Center on select Saturdays to get help with registration, create an account, get login information, renew or apply for fee reductions, drop off registration forms, set up payment plans and more. The DPR Administrative Services Office at Lubber Run Community Center also has extended after hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 –7 p.m. for in-person assistance.
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