Coming to Cherrydale brings a sense of feeling at home. There's that wide, shady expanse in the middle of Langston Blvd., with panels of historic scenes. Small restaurants where you can take the kids after soccer, a helpful hardware store, the dry cleaners where the owner knows your name. Large new-built homes dot nearby streets, with smaller ones from past decades tucked alongside. Even the cars seem to mind their manners here, slowing as they go up the hill. An active civic association stays involved in local changes, while being so close to the nation’s capital means you’re just as likely to hear neighbors talking about Fed policy or a hot Senate race. Welcome to Cherrydale.
History
The Cherrydale Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. In 1869 the first general store in the area was opened by C.C. Nelson. Over time, businesses in Cherrydale were generally confined to a single corridor along Lee Highway and Old Dominion Drive. Many of these commercial buildings reflect the Art Deco and Moderne styles of architecture. Historic commercial buildings include the Cherrydale Hardware Store (1936), the Cherrydale Cement Block Company (1935) and the Family Tea House (1946).
Green Spaces
Parks surround Cherrydale. Cherrydale Park is a quiet, wooded oasis that is hidden behind the shops. For families and friends, Hayes Park offers a picnic shelter for celebrations. Kids can cool off in the spray park in the summer, dig in the sand and climb on the playground equipment. There is something for all ages in the green spaces near Cherrydale.
Green Spaces
Parks surround Cherrydale. Cherrydale Park is a quiet, wooded oasis that is hidden behind the shops. For families and friends, Hayes Park offers a picnic shelter for celebrations. Kids can cool off in the spray park in the summer, dig in the sand and climb on the playground equipment. There is something for all ages in the green spaces near Cherrydale.
Shopping and Dining
Cherrydale is a hub for mom and pop shops, restaurants, and services. Preparing for Valentine's Day is easy in Cherrydale at the flower and gift shops. Finding your Zen with yoga, taking your pet to the vet, buying light bulbs, or lunching with friends at one of the numerous ethnic restaurants are all part of everyday life in Cherrydale.
Cherrydale Library
The Arlington Public Library's Cherrydale branch has served as a community gathering place throughout its 100 year history. It was founded by the League of Women Voters in 1922 and has brought the joy of a good book to the corridor ever since. To learn more about the numerous activities that take place at the library, check out the calendar of events.
Cherrydale Library
The Arlington Public Library's Cherrydale branch has served as a community gathering place throughout its 100 year history. It was founded by the League of Women Voters in 1922 and has brought the joy of a good book to the corridor ever since. To learn more about the numerous activities that take place at the library, check out the calendar of events.
Cherrydale Farmers Market
Every Saturday from May through October, Field to Table, an Arlington-based, non-profit organization, hosts a Farmer's Market at Dorothy Hamm Middle School. The market brings residents a convenient, varied blend of local producers of fruits and vegetables, baked goods, dairy products, flowers, and specialty foods that focus on improving the nutritional experience and overall health of the community.
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