Arlington County, VA in the Washington, DC metropolitan area was a fitting choice to help initiate the second pilot site for Hearts N' Parks. Each year, the Arlington County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources offers a wide variety of services and activities for youth and adults, including recent immigrants and people with special needs. Arlington County is committed to being a Hearts N' Parks Community. Hearts N' Parks program activities are offered to children, youth, and seniors at various summer camps and park and recreation centers across the county. Hearts N' Parks will also be incorporated into afterschool programs throughout the year. Program Launch: July 18, 2000 Additional Information Hearts N' Parks is a joint program of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and the National Recreation and Park Association.
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