Events
Join WalkArlington for a photowalk in Rosslyn with Photographer Angela B. Pan. We’ll explore this vibrant urban neighborhood and some interesting spots nearby while Angela guides us on taking better photos with our cell phones.
Voted “Best Visual Artist in Washington, D.C.” by the Washington City Paper two years in a row, Angela B. Pan has had her images of Washington, D.C., published in the Washington Post, The White House Historical Association, and more. Her work has been featured in local galleries and publications of Apple, Lionsgate, and several luxury hotels. Her book, “Snap DC, Your Guide to Taking Extraordinary Photos of the National Mall and Beyond…” is the essential guide to photographing the nation’s capital. Her work may also been seen on postcards and 8″x10” prints sold at the National Mall’s book stores.
Getting here: Rosslyn is easily accessible by Metro, bus, or active transportation (walking, biking, bikeshare). The walk will start at Central Place Plaza, which is located at the Rosslyn Metro exits. Visit Car-Free Near Me (carfreenearme.com) to figure out the best route.
What to bring: A fully charged cell phone (or camera, if you’ve got one). We recommend dressing in comfortable walking shoes and warm layers.
WalkArlington presents a summer series of walk and learn opportunities to engage with some of Arlington’s experts and cool people.
On this walk, Dan Nabors, transportation engineer, will demonstrate how planning and engineering influence your everyday experience and enjoyment of sidewalks, land use, and street connectivity.
Dan Nabors is the Assistant Bureau Chief for Arlington County’s Transportation Engineering and Operations Bureau and a dynamic speaker who explains complex topics simply and clearly (we’ve seen him in action before!) so come ready to have fun and learn. He’ll be joined by staff from the Rosslyn Business Improvement District (BID), who have collaborated with him on several recent projects.
NEED TO KNOW
Free cold drinks will be provided at the start of the walk courtesy of WalkArlington.
MEET US THERE
Look for our group near the Rosslyn Metro exit on Central Place Plaza. We’ll be near the McDonald’s and the Rosslyn Farmers Market.
DUE TO A HIGH CHANCE OF RAIN, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL SATURDAY, JULY 23, 9 A.M.-NOON.
WalkArlington & BikeArlington partner to clean up a part of the W&OD Trail on Saturday, July 23. We will make our way down the W&OD, starting near the Barcroft Community Center, setting up our tent on the W&OD Trail at the intersection of a small road named “Barcroft Center” and Four Mile Run Drive. We will pick up trash that accumulates alongside the trail. We will provide trash bags, gloves, trash pickers, drinks and some snacks. We will also have Bike and Walk giveaways.
We will build on the work we did on Celebrate Trails Day, when we cleaned up another section of the W&OD trail.
WalkArlington partners with NOVA Running Club for their annual 5K race and 2-mile walk in Bluemont Park. The running club welcomes participants of all abilities, so you do not have to consider yourself “fast” if you register as a runner.
Come out to enjoy a low-key run or walk, grab some giveaways and connect with us!
WalkArlington in partnership with Pathforward Present
Walk & Learn: Understanding the Lives of People Experiencing Homelessness in Arlington
Join WalkArlington and PathForward for an opportunity to walk and learn about the lives of people experiencing homelessness in our community.
On this 1 1/4-hour walk, PathForward staff members will share details of their organization’s work to care for and ensure the dignity of unhoused people in Arlington by providing them with medical services, street outreach, meals, and support in finding permanent supportive housing and a path to stability.
PathForward will also share their knowledge about some of the challenges people experiencing homelessness face in their daily lives–challenges many of us probably aren’t aware of.
The walk will start at the Clarendon Metro. We will make our way toward the Homeless Services Center in the Courthouse neighborhood of Arlington, stopping at significant places in the neighborhood along the way.
Participants should feel free to ask questions and participate in the experience.
Accessibility
People of all ages and abilities are welcome on all WalkArlington walks.
Walk marshals, who will be wearing orange reflective vests, will be on hand to assist anyone needing help on the walk. You can approach them at any time during the walk for help or notify them beforehand if you will need their help.
If you have questions about accessibility, or need to request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, sighted guide or alternative formats of written materials not addressed here, please email info@walkarlington.com or call Mary Dallao at 703-597-7298 by September 9, 2022.