Doughnuts and a Train in the Woods
We tried a new adventure in the Ballston area of Arlington and then headed to an old favorite, Bluemont Park. This was one of my son’s favorite parks when he was 2 years old!
Insights
Check out the huge donut on display. Great for sharing with coworkers at work (or a bunch of hungry kids!)
We loved the map of Arlington on the wall and the eggbeater style lamps.
Make sure to bring a picnic lunch (or breakfast) and enjoy the picnic tables that line the creek that runs through Bluemont Park.
When my son was two, he refused to climb on the net structure in the park. My two-year old daughter decided to do it without any help. We’re in trouble!
We saw a lot of parents towing their kids behind on bicycles. The trail system in the area is great!
A Train in the Woods!
Good Company Doughnuts and Cafe, Arlington, VA
Coffee: drip and many others
Food: pastries, donuts, cooked to order breakfast/lunch, wine bar
Seating: indoor
Restroom: available
Child Patience Level: lots to look at, two TVs
Parking: Street, across from Ballston Mall
Cool Things: map of Arlington, large doughnut on display
The Playtime
Distance from Coffee: 7 minutes, 2 miles
Parent Rating: 4 Stars
2-Year Old Rating: 4 Stars
8-Year Old Rating: 4 Stars
Age 2-5 Equipment: Kompan
Age 5-12 Equipment: Landscape Structures and Play World
Shade: mature trees, well shaded play area
Seating: benches, picnic tables, pavilions
Special features: fenced, sandbox, creek with bridges, trails
Play surface: mulch
Restroom: enclosed structure
Parking: dedicated within park
Public transit: 10 minute walk from bus stop
