Shirlington is known throughout greater Northern Virginia as a young professional's haven. Representing a hardy mix of culture, Shirlington features many up-and-coming restaurants and entertainment including AMC Lowes of Shirlington (offering a 7 screen multiplex), but maintains the convenience and comfort of being located just a stone's throw away from employers in the Washington and Arlington metropolis. Shirlington is also well known for its fully developed housing options, sprinkled with an eclectic grouping of condos, apartments, and traditional neighborhoods set in a quaint and relaxing environment that thousands of residents call home. Shirlington also features two live theaters. Classika Theatre presents a classic variety of plays and dramas, ranging from children's theater to more serious contemporary favorites, while Shirlington's Signature Theatre specializes in musical ensembles.

Shirlington is known for its extensive network of Metrobus routes that shuttles commuters to the Pentagon City and Crystal City Metro stations and many other destinations. The Shirlington Station is located at 2975 South Quincy Street. There are presently plans to expand Shirlington as well in order to add more commercial and residential space. With a nice mix of leisurely activities and great housing as well as an outstanding public transit system, Shirlington is yet another unique neighborhood that Arlington has to offer.

Parkfairfax is one of the gems of Northern Virginia. Parkfairfax offers vintage garden-style condos in a quaint neighborhood inside the Beltway and close to conveniences of Shirlington, Del Ray and Alexandria VA. It's perfect for commuters who head to Washington DC or to most parts of Northern Virgina.

The site is heavily wooded with mature landscaping that is hard to find in the newer developments.

Most of the buildings are plain brick but there are quite a few painted brick buildings here in Parkfairfax.

Most residents opt to customize their homes with potted plants and decorative touches. In the summer under the shade, Parkfairfax is a great place to take it easy over a glass of lemonade.

There are plenty of open spaces under the woods where you can find benches to relax and trails to walk There are even playgrounds for the kids.

Parkfairfax has elegant touches like the pilasters and shutters. The roofs here are not tar-paper shingles.

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Jennie Dean Park is part of the Arlington County Parks system. Jennie Dean Park is located near Shirlington at 3630 27th St. S. Arlington, VA 22206. A stream runs through the park. The park has restrooms open year round and two water fountains. In addition to picnic tables, Jennie Dean Park offers a small picnic shelter which may be reserved for events. Charcoal grills support the shelter and picnic tables.

For activities and play the park has a school-age playground, two baseball fields, two tennis courts and a basketball court. The baseball fields include one adult field available by permit only with lights, dirt infield, bleachers and a dugout; as well as one youth field (also available by permit only) with lights, dirt infield, bleachers and a dugout. The tennis courts and basketball courts are lighted. There is also a large open green space for sports without a permit.

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About the Author --- Will Nesbitt is the principal broker of Will Nesbitt Realty and maintains Condo 1 Alexandria. Will specializes in condos, townhouses and single family residences in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County, Crystal City, and Kingstowne. Will resides in Belle Haven Estates just outside Alexandria VA in Fairfax County.