A Few Reasons I Love the Playoffs, No Matter What

What does Playoff Time Feel Like? I am a huge baseball fan and I love rooting for my team, The St. Louis Cardinals win or lose.  I count down the days until Opening Day every off season and absolutely love the tradition involved with the scene at Busch Stadium every year on Opening Day, watching the Clydesdale's and motorcade of players.  This time of year, however, is quite different than any other in the world of sports.
Fan expression of opinion (2006)
Fan expression of opinion (2006)
Hockey and football are well underway and the playoffs just started for major league baseball.  It is quite an awesome feeling I get when my team clinches the division championship, which has happened three years in a row now.  The feeling after winning a World Series and going downtown to watch the parade in the streets of St. Louis can't be beat by anything.  But, the ride itself is special.  The 162 game marathon with it's nuances is entertaining, to say the least.  I don't say this just to throw out phony alternative feelings to the high I get being a fan of my team, but the road to the playoffs is genuinely thrilling.

The highs and lows that are thrown at us as fans of the game are at times almost too much to swallow.  The feeling that is thrust upon us when our favorite player is helped off the field because he just crashed into the wall and hurt himself, maybe severely is not something that can be manufactured.  These guys that I root for I will never know as friends, but they sure feel like it after all these years.

K Michael Nesbitt at the game
K Michael Nesbitt at the game
I have the shirts, bobble heads and ticket stubs to display proudly proving, yeah - when we lost in 2004, I was there.  The extreme emotional swings that this ride takes me on is what it's all about.  Knowing that somewhere out there in this vast world there is another fan thinking just as much about their team hoping they beat us tonight it - well - awesome!  I love seeing all the opposing teams shirts, jerseys and pennants with all of their different color schemes.  I don't hate the other teams at all.  I used to have those feelings towards the opposite teams and their fans, but years ago I figured it all out. Without the other teams, we simply wouldn't have the sport and more importantly my team.  The importance of fans and their support can never be fully appreciated.  Fan support in baseball is directly related to the success of the franchise and vice versa.  It is also directly related to the level of effort at times of the home team.  Crowd support at home and quality upper management of the team's funds make a team either successful or otherwise.  I am extremely lucky and happy at the same time that I have an ownership group in charge of my team that is so tirelessly in tune with improving this team.  Year in, year out, the squad is ready to go. This season is a perfect example of how things can go with the right amount of support from a fan base and ownership group.  The crowds that packed Busch Stadium this season and enjoyed many an evening at Ball Park Village, just over the left field wall, have put this franchise, once again, in a great position financially for next season.  Options that otherwise wouldn't exist simply have become normal for this team.  If we need to make a big splash to acquire a free agent, if he has proven himself worthy, we can.  If we need some help from down on the farm, we have youth ready to come up and contribute to the big league squad.   This point is well appreciated when I see a season like this past one go by.  The amount of severe and repeat injuries to key players this season was unbelievable.  What's more unbelievable is the success that we enjoyed in the standings, despite this.  Wonderful control of the day to day operations of the team by the ownership group has allowed this to happen.  What's more, we still have a chance to win.  The players who took the spots of integral regulars in the lineup, make this franchise the success that it has been for years.  Because of this, the team is poised to be just as successful for years to come. All of this, the ownership preparation and fan support is focused on getting to today, the playoffs and a battle with a divisional foe looking to change their history - forever.  Tonight is game four of the NLDS and the Cardinals have their backs against the wall, a familiar spot for us.  If we get past tonight successfully, game five at Busch will be tense for sure.  If the opposition wins out this evening, I will tip my cap and congratulate them.  This game is one constant in my life and I'm happy to embrace it as I have.  The love of the game was given to me by my parents at an early age and it's not going away any time soon.  Are you playoff ready?

Benefits of living near Barcroft Park

Barcroft Park
Barcroft Park
Barcroft Park is 65 acres of highly-maintained family oriented recreational facilities. Barcroft supports a variety of sports and family activities.  Barcroft is the home for several baseball leagues as there are 5 baseball diamonds with bleachers here. Four of these fields are for youth; one is for one adults. There is a batting cage to support the baseball community. Barcroft has a a lighted rectangular playing field for sports like soccer, football or rugby. This field has a synthetic surface, concession stand, restrooms, and goals. Other sports are also supported by:
  • a basketball court;
  • two new tennis courts (opened in 2007);
  • a volleyball court;
  • a handball court;
  • and horseshoe pit.
At this location, Barcroft Sports and Fitness Center has a gymnasium to support several indoor sports. The gymnasium has everything needed for a boxer to train. This includes a boxing room with speed and punching bags, sparring ring, and floor exercise area. The gym can also host basketball, floor hockey, and indoor soccer. On-site, there are a variety of classes such as
  • aerobics,
  • boxing/kick boxing,
  • and gymnastics.
For the benefit of picnickers and visitors the park has three water fountains, a rental picnic shelter, picnic tables, charcoal grills. There is also a paved path throughout the park to walk, jog or bike. That path has a bridge, and stream. Hours for the park are sunrise to half hour after sunset except on lighted facilities. The facilities are open Tuesday, Thursday and weekends. 4200 South Four Mile Run Drive Arlington, VA 22204 (703) 228-0700
Barcroft Park
Baseball field at Barcroft Park
Barcroft is a part of what makes Arlington such a great place to live.
For more information or to set up an appointment call Stuart at (703)765-0300.

Live near Jennie Dean Park in Arlington VA

Jennie Dean Park
Jennie Dean Park is situated at 3630 27th St. S Arlington, VA 22206. Found near Shirlington, the park is a part of the Arlington County Parks System. Jennie Dean Parks accommodates a small picnic shelter, picnic tables, charcoal grills, two water fountains and restrooms. The picnic shelter may even be reserved for  events. It also has a playground for kids, 2 Baseball fields, 2 Tennis courts and 1 Basketball court. Tennis and Basketball courts are lighted. Available By Permit:
  • 1 adult Baseball field with lights, dirt infield, bleachers and a dugout.
  • 1 youth Baseball field with lights, dirt infield, bleachers and a dugout.
Also available Without A permit is a large open green space for sports.

Homes for sale near Jennie Dean

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Aubrey NesbittAbout the Author --- Aubrey Nesbitt is a native of Northern Virginia who attended Virginia Commonwealth University. He is a veteran of the US Army and helps his family business by providing informational articles like this one. In addition to photography and blogging, Aubrey provides administrative support for the office.

Luckett Skate Park

Luckett Field Skate Park Luckett Field is a 5.6 acre baseball/softball field near the intersection of Duke St. and Wheeler. Part of the grounds is dedicated to the Luckett Field Skate Park. The skate park is frequented by children and adults of all ages and is considered a safe-family friendly park. The park is styled as a street course with lots of different rails. There are several quarter pipes, a 6-7 foot halfpipe. In addition to several different sized banks, there is a pyramid, kicker ramp, grind box, manual pad, and ledges. The park also has a big 3 stair set. There is no bowl. There is no admission to the park. This park doesn't require pads, but I recommend them. The skatepark is open seven days a week beginning at 9 am. The hours are seasonal, so the park will close at 5 pm through March. Skaters must be 6 years old to use the skatepark, and those under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Alexandria Lighthouse The park lies in the shadow of the George Washington National Masonic Memorial (aka the Alexandria Lighthouse, the Masonic Temple) in Alexandria. The skyline of Carlyle is visible from the park. There are many upscale (and a few downscale) neighborhoods very close by.
For more information or to set up an appointment call Stuart at (703)765-0300.

Homes For Sale Near Upton Hill Regional Park and Seven Corners

Upton Hill Regional Park, located at 6060 Wilson Boulevard in Arlington, Virginia near the Arlington and Fairfax County line at the intersection of Patrick Henry Drive and Wilson Boulevard. Upton Hill offers local residents and visitors alike a versatile, wooded recreational commons in the heart of one of the most densely populated areas of Northern Virginia. The park features an outdoor swimming pool complex that includes a lap pool, a full-sized recreational pool, a separate kiddie pool, multiple water slides, and a children's water house with a huge bucket that fills up with water and empties out onto everyone in its path!  The park also features a deluxe miniature golf course as well as batting cages that include baseball and softball both.
Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority
Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority
Although the park facilities are presently closed for the winter season, the park itself remains open every day for hiking, picnicking, and playing on the playground. The batting cages and mini-golf facilities will open for the season in March. The water park and swimming pool complex will opens Memorial Day weekend. Upton Hill Regional Park is a great venue with a wide range of activities that provide fun for the whole family! In 2007, the Park's facilities underwent a $2 million renovation as part of the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority's effort to attract local residents and visitors to an innovative, public facility representative of both the area and the local governments' commitment to its community. For more information or to set up an appointment call Nesbitt Realty at (703)765-0300.

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The Barcroft Sports and Fitness Center

Barcroft Park
Baseball field at Barcroft Park
The Barcroft Sports and Fitness Center offers the entire family with a selection of fitness programs that they can participate in with its amenities. Facilities of the Barcroft Sports and Fitness Center:
  • Fitness Room
  • 1 Basketball Court
  • 2 Tennis Courts
  • 5 Baseball Fields
  • Volleyball Court
  • Handball Court
  • Paved Trails
  • 2 Playgrounds
  • Wellness Studio
  • Multi-purpose Gymnasium
  • Gymnastics Area
  • Boxing Area
  • Lockers
  • Showers
  • Changing Rooms
  • Observation Deck
  • Towel Service
The Barcroft Sports and Fitness Center offers membership programs as well as drop in programs. The Barcroft Sports and Fitness Center Playgroup (Children of ages 5 and below) Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10am to 12noon Fee: $3.00/day for adults (Free for members) Open Gym for Teens Monday to Friday: 3pm to 6pm Monday and Friday: Soccer Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: Basketball The Barcroft Sports and Fitness Center hours: Monday to Thursday: 8am to 10:30pm Friday: 8am to 9pm Saturday: 8am to 8pm Sunday: 11am to 9pm Barcroft Sports and Fitness Center 4200 S. Four Mile Run Arlington VA 22206 Contact Number: 703 228 0701

Barcroft Park

Barcroft Park
Barcroft Park
Barcroft Park is 65 acres of highly-maintained family oriented recreational facilities. Barcroft supports a variety of sports and family activities.  Barcroft is the home for several baseball leagues as there are 5 baseball diamonds with bleachers here. Four of these fields are for youth; one is for one adults. There is a batting cage to support the baseball community. Barcroft has a a lighted rectangular playing field for sports like soccer, football or rugby. This field has a synthetic surface, concession stand, restrooms, and goals. Other sports are also supported by:
  • a basketball court;
  • two new tennis courts (opened in 2007);
  • a volleyball court;
  • a handball court;
  • and horseshoe pit.
At this location, Barcroft Sports and Fitness Center has a gymnasium to support several indoor sports. The gymnasium has everything needed for a boxer to train. This includes a boxing room with speed and punching bags, sparring ring, and floor exercise area. The gym can also host basketball, floor hockey, and indoor soccer. On-site, there are a variety of classes such as
  • aerobics,
  • boxing/kick boxing,
  • and gymnastics.
For the benefit of picnickers and visitors the park has three water fountains, a rental picnic shelter, picnic tables, charcoal grills. There is also a paved path throughout the park to walk, jog or bike. That path has a bridge, and stream. Hours for the park are sunrise to half hour after sunset except on lighted facilities. The facilities are open Tuesday, Thursday and weekends. 4200 South Four Mile Run Drive Arlington, VA 22204 (703) 228-0700 Park Map (PDF)
Barcroft Park
Baseball field at Barcroft Park
Barcroft is a part of what makes Arlington such a great place to live. To search condos in Arlington or property of any type in Northern Virginia, try our fast and free database of all available properties. Barcroft is located not far from Skyline Square and Skyline Plaza.

Major League Sports Venues for Locals in the Northern Virginia Area

Are you thinking of moving to Northern Virginia? You might be wondering what you do after you move into your new home.  Arlington, Alexandria and Fairfax County are part of the Washington DC area, and this area provides a whole host of Major League Sports Venues for all types of sports fans in the area. Check out what this great area has to offer below! The Washington Redskins Established in 1937, the Washington Redskins are a professional American football team based in Washington D.C. that plays for the National Football League (NFL). The Washington Redskins play at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland. The team's headquarters and training facility are at the Redskin Park in Ashburn, a community in Loudoun County, Virginia, near the Dulles International Airport. The Redskins have won five professional American football championships including two NFL Championships and three Super Bowls.   The Washington Wizards Established in 1961, the Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C. and were previously known as Washington Bullets until 1995. The Washington Wizards play for the National Basketball Association (NBA), and the team plays at the Verizon Center located on 7th Street in downtown Washington D.C.   The Washington Capitals Established in 1974, the Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. and are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Washington Capitals play at the Verizon Center in Washington D.C.'s Chinatown neighborhood on 7th Street. Since their founding in 1974, the Caps have won their division title five times and the conference championship once.   D.C. United Established in 1995, D.C. United is an American professional soccer club located in Washington, D.C. that plays for Major League Soccer (MLS). The team's home field is at the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium (RFK), owned by the District of Columbia and located near the Anacostia River.   The Washington Nationals Based in Washington D.C. since 2005 as a replacement for earlier teams which had moved to Minnesota and Texas, the Washington Nationals are a professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C. and are a member of the Eastern Division of the National League of Major League Baseball (MLB). The team moved into the newly built Nationals Park in 2008, after playing their first three seasons in RFK Stadium, also occupied by D.C. United. The new park is located in Southeast D.C. near the Anacostia River. No matter where you buy a home in Northern Virginia or D.C., the area has plenty to see and do for any and all sports fans alike! If you want to learn more about buying real estate in Northern Virginia contact us at 703 765 0300.