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Parks of Arlington, VA - Gulf Branch Nature Center and Park

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty

For those of you who like to take walks, there are many wonderful parks to explore in Arlington, Virginia. One of my favorite places to visit with my children, or take a walk with my dog is Gulf Branch Nature Center and Park. 

The Gulf Branch Park is easy to miss when you drive on Military Road, so slow down and pay attention. The park is surrounded by residential neighborhoods, and not very visible from the main road. I discovered this park several years ago, while searching for fun activities for my children.

The Gulf Branch Nature Center provides variety of educational programs and exhibits for kids.  Children's Discovery Room, live animal displays, gardens, restored log cabin, and the viewing pond belong to favorites among kids who visit this wonderful park. Kids are especially drawn to the hollowed-out log inside the center where they can pretend they are canoeing. 

Among the programs offered in March, you will find Graduate Gemologists, Amphibians of Arlington, Family Fishing Workshop, and Wild Ones: Salamander Search. For complete list of programs, please click here.  Enjoy your visit to this beautiful park.  While there, observe your surroundings - you may spot a deer or two, watching you from behind the trees. 

Restored Log Cabin

One of my favorite spots at the Gulf Branch Park

Gulf Branch Nature Center
3608 N. Military Road
Arlington, VA 22207
703-228-3403
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Hours of Operation

Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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If you are searching for your dream home, thinking of selling your current house, looking for a great investment, or have other real estate needs, please call me at (703) 399-6894. Visit my website to find out why Arlington, Virginia, is a great place to live.  

Elizabeth Byrne, Realtor®, MBA
Specializing in Arlington County Virginia Real Estate
Keller Williams Realty, 2101 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
      Cell: 703-399-6894      Email: Liz@ArlingtonWorld.com

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Marchel Peterson
Results Realty - Spring, TX
Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

Elizabeth, What a fun park!  We lived in Greensboro NC for a short time and this park reminds me of their parks.

Mar 13, 2011 02:55 PM
Brian Doubleday
Brian Doubleday - IML RealEstate - Orange County, CA Broker - Ladera Ranch, CA
Ladera Ranch, Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo

Excellent photos, I love the cabin and al the beautiful foliage, looks like a nice place to visit

Mar 13, 2011 03:31 PM
Leesa Finley
RED Properties - Wake Forest, NC
RED Properties - Raleigh NC Real Estate

What great highlights, Elizabeth, for Gulf Branch Nature Center & Park in Arlington VA!  They have some amazing programs available that I know are going to appeal to so many kids!  Parks are really hidden little jewels that need to be explore!  Great post.

wake forest nc house chick

Mar 14, 2011 12:30 AM
Leesa Finley
RED Properties - Wake Forest, NC
RED Properties - Raleigh NC Real Estate

HyperLocal

Mar 14, 2011 12:31 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

As a walker, I really like to know about the walking opportunities in communities. Prospective home buyers will be much more confident of their decisions if they have researched the neighborhoods they are considering.

 Blooming for home buyers this month.

Mar 14, 2011 08:00 AM