Arlington County Parks and Recreation Bond Referendum
What does this measure do?
Supports: Environment and Public Health, Public Infrastructure
Arlington County would borrow up to $34.9 million for parks and recreation, including Gateway Park, a county boathouse, Drew Park, land purchases, trails, and habitat restoration. County taxpayers would repay the bonds over time.
Proposed by: Arlington County Board (bond resolutions, July 21, 2026)
The elected board that runs the county. On July 21, 2026 it approved five borrowing questions totaling about $264 million. Virginia counties need voter approval to borrow this way.
Source: meetings.arlingtonva.us
A YES vote means
The county could borrow up to $34.9 million for parks and recreation projects, repaid by county taxpayers.
A NO vote means
The county could not borrow this money for parks and recreation.
No financial records found for this ballot measure.
Source: arlingtonva.us
Source: vote.arlingtonva.gov