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Glencarlyn Community

Glencarlyn Community

New Resident Welcome Packet

The Glencarlyn Civic Association welcomes you to Glencarlyn! The oldest neighborhood in Arlington, Glencarlyn is a historic, diverse, friendly and vibrant community with easy access to parks, trails, transportation, shopping and cultural activities. We hope you find the following links interesting and helpful as you settle into your new home. We look forward to getting to know you!  Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions: gcaexec@gmail.com.

Glencarlyn Information

Glencarlyn Community 

Glencarlyn Library and Garden * 300 S Kensington St https://library.arlingtonva.us/locations/ https://library.arlingtonva.us/explore/gardening-and-urbanfarming/glencarlyn-garden/

Glencarlyn Park and Dog Park * 301 S Harrison St: follow 4th St S into the park https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Departments/Parks-Recreation/Locations/Parks/Glencarlyn-Park https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Departments/Parks-Recreation/Locations/Parks/Glencarlyn-Park/Glencarlyn-Dog-Park

A Brief Timeline of Glencarlyn History *
http://glencarlyn.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/A_Brief_Timeline_Of_Glencarlyn_History.pdf

Glencarlyn Remembered: The First 100 Years * 
http://glencarlyn.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Glencarlyn_Remembered_First_100_Years_v2.pdf

Revisiting Glencarlyn – a More Inclusive History * 
http://glencarlyn.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Revisiting-Glencarlyn-A-More-Inclusive-History.pdf

History of Ball Sellers House *
https://arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org/visit/ball-sellers-house/

Glencarlyn Civic Association (GCA) 
http://glencarlyn.org/

The Glencarlyn Civic Association, originally the Carlin Springs Cooperative Association, was formed in 1887 when Glencarlyn was established to promote mutual interests and the general welfare of its residents. The GCA is an important link and conduit between the residents of our community and both the Arlington County Board and the Arlington County School Board. ALL persons, homeowners and renters alike, living in Glencarlyn are eligible for membership and invited to join. ALL residents are welcome to participate in any GCA activity, even if they are not members.

  • Monthly Meetings:  first Monday of each month at 7:30 pm, Carlin Hall 5711 4th St S (currently via Zoom)
  • Dues: $15 per year per household, July to June.  Payable online at glencarlyn.org or via check (made out to GCA) sent to Tim Aiken, Treasurer, 111 S Kensington St, Arlington, VA 22204
  • Phone Directory (when available)
  • The Village View monthly newsletter (more here). Editor: Robin Taylor; gcaeditorial@gmail.com
  • Glencarlyn Updates Email: GCA’s listserv. Web Manager: Rachel Porter; to receive periodic updates, sign up at gcaupdates@glencarlyn.org.
  • GCA Events:
    • Glencarlyn Day(s): First weekend in June: Saturday pancake breakfast in the park, parade, house tours, Friday night community BBQ, and other activities  
    • Luminaria at Winter Holidays, Spring Stream Clean-Up, Community Yard Sale, Halloween Party and other events throughout the year 
    • Upcoming activities are reported in the Village View and via Glencarlyn Updates Email.   

Additional Community Information

  • Trash, Recycling, Brush pickup*
    https://recycling.arlingtonva.us/
    • Trash, (black cart) recycling (blue cart) and yard waste/food scraps (green cart):  every Thursday except when notified by Arlington County. 
    • Brush pickup needs to be scheduled.

  • Shopping Malls and Grocery Stores Nearby:
    • Bailey’s Crossroads Center, Columbia Pike and Crossroads Center Way, Falls Church (Staples, Marshalls, Ross)
    • The Shoppes at Bailey’s Crossroads, 5865 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church (Trader Joe’s, Best Buy, Petco)
    • Culmore Shopping Center, 6009 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church (US Post Office, markets and eateries)
    • Willston Center I, 6164 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church (Target, Safeway, PetSmart, Good Will, multiple eateries and other shops)
    • Seven Corners Center, junction of Arlington Blvd and Leesburg Pike, Falls Church (Giant, Home Depot, Michaels, Burlington, Barnes & Noble, UPS Store, US Post Office, eateries)
    • Crossroads Place, 3516 S Jefferson St, Falls Church (Giant, Starbucks, TJ Maxx, World Market, FedEx, multiple eateries).  Target located across Leesburg Pike in Skyline Center
  • Farmers Markets* (abbreviated list):

Arlington County* 

General information can be found at https://arlingtonva.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2018/05/Welcome-Kit-2018.pdf.

  • Map and Visitors Guide of Arlington (currently unavailable)
  • Arlington Public Library*:https://library.arlingtonva.us/
    • Central Branch, 1015 N Quincy St, Arlington
    • Glencarlyn Branch, 300 S Kensington St, Arlington, corner of S Kensington St and 3rd St S

Virginia Government Representation*

US Government Representation*

  • Mark Warner (D) United States Senate:https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/
    • DC office:  202-224-2023, 703 Senate Hart Office Building, Washington, DC 20510
    • NoVA office: 703-442-0670, 8000 Towers Crescent Drive, Suite 200, Vienna, VA 22182                       
  • Timothy M. Kaine (D) United States Senate:    https://www.kaine.senate.gov/
    • DC office:  202-224-4024, 231 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510  
    • NoVa office:  703-361-3192, 9408 Grant Avenue, Suite 202, Manassas, VA 20110  
  • Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (D) United States House of Representatives, 8th District: https://beyer.house.gov/
    • DC office:   202-225-4376, 1119 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC  20515
    • District office:  703-658-5403, 1901 N Moore St, Unit 1108, Arlington, VA  22209

Other Resources*

Carlin Hall — Built 1892


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