Gateway to Thomas Jefferson Park from Second Street South at Irving Street: Designed with input from and maintained by Arlington Heights volunteers. Recipient of 2008 FY Park Enhancement Grant to add kiosk, benches, and a water source. Photo credit: Mark Hiznay
Organic Vegetable Garden: Launched in August 2010,this began as a Silver Award Project of Girl Scout Troop 557, Maintained by Thomas Jefferson Middle School Volunteers. Recipient of Arlington County Park Enhancement Grant. This garden participates in the “Plot Against Hunger,” donating food to the Arlington Food Assistance Center. Photo Credit: Mark HiznayThe Playground: this tot lot gets heavy use, despite its age and obvious wear, and is a favorite of children when parents and older siblings are exercising. Funds to replace this playground are included in the proposed Capital Improvement Plan for 2015-2024. Photo Credit: Mark HiznaySynthetic Turf Soccer Field with Dark Skies Lighting: This field was completed in June 2010 with intense community support to replace the a blue stone field that created serious and chronic dusty conditions at the park.) Photo Credit: Mark HiznayTJ Wildlife. Photo Credit: Mark HiznayWalking Path. Photo Credit: Mark HiznayOrganic Pollinator Garden: Planted and Maintained by Arlington Heights Volunteers. Photo Credit: Mark HiznayOutdoor Gym & Notable Southern Red Oak. Photo Credit: Mark HiznayThe “Keebler Tree,” became an Arlington Notable Tree in 2012. Photo Credit: Mark Hiznay