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ARLINGTON PARKS : A CENTURY OF PLAYFUL PLACES , OPEN SPACES & SMILING FACES

Arlington Parks and Recreation is proud to celebrate its centennial in 2024 , as the department commemorates the 100th anniversary of Meadowbrook Park and Meadowbrook Park Golf Course . the spirit alive . Also be sure to tag us at @ ArlingtonParks on the department ’ s Facebook account , it ’ s Twitter page and Instagram , or use the hashtags # APRD100 and # NaturallyFun .
This year promises even more # NaturallyFun than usual , with a calendar full of special events , self-led activities , historical features , spotlights , giveaways and more ! The department is even capping off the year with the ribbon cutting of a new destination playground at Meadowbrook Park , scheduled to open this fall .
Our next centennial event will be Light Up Arlington on Saturday , June 29 , 2024 . For more info on these events , visit : arlingtonparks100 . org / special-events /.
Residents are encouraged to join in celebrating the centennial by sharing your favorite parks and recreation memories and photographs on the centennial website .
Whether it ’ s a memory from the family reunion you held at one of the parks , a picture of your kids touching home plate for the first time , or a selfie from your morning jog , send them in ! Your memories are our heritage – help keep