ABOUT

The Rivercrest neighborhood in Arlington, VA is located where the Gulf Branch tributary flows into the Potomac River just below Chain Bridge.  Most of the community was built in the late 1950s and early 1960s and is comprised of 125 single family homes.  Rivercrest is noted for its wide streets, steep hills and friendly neighbors. 

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The Rivercrest neighborhood is bordered by Military Road, Gulf Branch Stream, Chain Bridge Access Road and the Potomac River.

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Just across Military Road from Rivercrest at 36th Road North is the Gulf Branch Nature Center offering activities for children and wooded trails.  From Rivercrest there is easy access to the Madison Community Center, Fort Ethan Allan Park and Glebe Road Park with Tennis and Pickleball courts and walking trails.