I absolutely love Yards Park, especially during the summertime when I'm able to go on runs there…read more For example, today I only planned to run a mile, but because the scenery and atmosphere are so nice, I ended up running longer. It's such a pretty area to walk, run, or just hang out by the water. It's also home to some of my favorite spots, including Osteria Morini and Barry's, which makes the area even better. Overall, it's one of my favorite places in DC and such a perfect spot to spend time when the weather is nice.

The YARD is where it's at! We so loved our visit here & felt the area was super safe! We rode our…read morebikes around morning, noon, & night with no problems! Super walkable & family friendly area with something for the whole family.

This park is pretty interesting. It's more like a half-block wide street median with greenery and…read moresculptures. I love it. The northern most end has the most park vibe to it. There's grass and pretty flowers and an interesting water feature that I wish I saw a sign to describe/explain it. The middle section is more pretty flowers and some grass, with more sculptures (and people LARP-ing if you're interested in watching them.) The southern most section is less of a park and more of a large in ground fountain/water feature with seating and places to eat. Our hotel was a minute walk away, so we walked through Canal Park a lot and we really enjoyed the simple respite from city life.

At ice skating rink lady with brown curly hair was very nice, she let my kids go on the ice 10…read moreminutes before closing,when we left she was making sure we didn't leave so she could go home, she was making sure they just didn't want to skate anymore. i would leave 10 stars but i can only leave 5, highly recommended this place

Garfield Park is dilapidated and ruinous. Most playground equipment is broken or damaged, and it is…read moreoverdue for an overhaul. Kids may still have fun, but this is a subpar destination due to its lack of maintenance and all the noise from the expressway looming over it and directly adjacent. The adaptive swing has cracked plastic and doesn't lock, a merry-go-round thing barely moves, the slides are incredibly slow, etc. Tip: Eastern Market Metro Park near 8th and Penn SE is a better bet if you care about playgrounds. This place is OK for a picnic under the mature trees, if you don't mind the din of highway traffic. It also has an embankment on the western edge that is suitable for wintertime sledding. On the plus side, when my four-year-old and I were there this month, she spotted a rat trapped in the bottom of the metal trash can by the playground. So, although we would never feed pests, we showed mercy on the distressed beast. We got a good amount of memorable and free enjoyment by rescuing it from dehydration and heat exhaustion using an empty chip bag to lift it to freedom, then watching it scurry into concrete blocks under the highway. Ah, the simple joys, haha

Cool park and place to have fun. Garfield Park is located pretty close to Capitol Hill. It has some…read moreinteresting things different from many other parks. Be sure to check out the playgrounds even if you don't have any kids. They have one for adults too. Getting here from Capitol Hill doesn't take long. It still seems like it's quite a ways away though. This also is close to the Navy Yard. One bad thing is that it can be noisy because of the traffic on the freeway. There's a concrete wall separating the park from Interstate 395, which is where the noise comes from especially when it's rush hour, so if you want a quiet and relaxing visit avoid coming here at those times. Other than that it's one of the best parks around. The playground is cool for kids. If you're an adult you also have your own place to play next to it. They have adult sized playground equipment so you don't have to worry about being too heavy to play on these. It overall is one of the best parks in DC. Other than the freeway noise there's a lot of other things to like about it. This is a nice way of getting from Capitol Hill to the Navy Yard.

Beautiful park alongside the DC Waterfront. Plenty of spaces to sit, relax, play basketball,…read morerollerskate or go for a walk or cycle along the trail. The only negative, unfortunatlet we were not able to find working public restrooms. There were only Port-a-Johns were available. Highly recommend.

This park is soooo huge and absolutely beautiful! I feel like this is a park to literally do every…read moreand anything . If you want to play flag football, BOOM, there is abundant space to do so. If you want to play basketball, BOOM, there is a basketball court. If you want to SKATE for the FREE, what do you know, they have that too. Training for a half marathon or have a cycling race, there is a beautiful trail that is very scenic with mile markers. And if none of that is your jam and you just want to bbq and chill, there is space for that too! If you can't tell, I'm definitely a fan of this park and feel like you may be too!

Peaceful sitting areas when you need to take a break from the tourists on the National Mall…read more This garden seems hidden amongst the hustle and bustle of site seers trying to get to the next historic monument. Ah, respite and green living things recharged this old inner battery of mine. I could have easily taken a nap on one of the benches. What a fantastic experience that would be. I'm coming of an age that being in a garden and shutting my eyes for a few minutes brings a wonderful peace of mind. Come and explore this beautiful space.

Cyndy's Bottom Line: An intimate garden to rest and relax…read more The Moongate Garden is located within the Smithsonian Grounds and the Enid A. Gardens. The Moongate Garden was inspired by architectural and symbolic elements found in the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. A great garden to take in the beautiful, serene water pool, blooming flowers and shade trees. A place for photos, to read a book on a bench under the tree or enjoy a lunch.

Perfect place to see the cherry blossoms without any tourists (besides me!)…read more Lovely park recommended by a local bookstore owner. Basically if you want to be left alone while still getting a quiet, uninterrupted view of the famous DC cherry trees, this is the place to be! Lots of benches, doggies playing fetch and the perfect light breeze to rain down cherry blossom petals every now and then. Idyllic really. And ten times better than heading to the national mall and watching people just be weird with their selfies haha. I promise I was not one of those people!

I walked this park for over a decade going to Peabody and…read moreStuart schools. Be careful crossing the confusing streets. The play- ground in west section is separated from the east section popular with dog owners. The National Park Service operates strict leash policy and poop rules. Cherry blossoms and Obama townhouse are legendary. Impeachment politics prevented Edwin Stanton from getting a statue. Instead General Greene points way to Capitol. My favorite example of L'Enfant's DC plan to include buildings, parks and street views.

We were biking around the area looking for a fun neighborhood park that offered some low key fun…read morenearby! This park definitely hit all the high notes! It's conveniently located near all the popular stores without feeling like it's wedge unsafely or unnaturally in the area. We stayed on the playground portion but the water area also looks cool & refreshing on those hot days of summer! Highly recommend checking out this park with your little one.

this park appears to only be open if you participate in a paid preschool co-op. We are visiting. It…read morewas locked when we came at 8 AM on a Tuesday in May.

We wanted to go to Sandy Point Beach Park one Saturday afternoon, but the lot was full. I asked one…read moreof the cops directing traffic for another recommendation and he said "Google Jonas Green." Which I did, and 15 minutes later we were at Jonas Green, and there were lots of spots available. Jonas Green is a small park, with a small and very calm beach -- perfect for our toddler. Like most of the waterfront around Annapolis, it has beautiful views, plus restrooms, grills and picnic tables, and a nice variety of people: couples, families, kids. Very family friendly and quiet. We loved it, and will definitely go back.

Our retired women's group walks each week at Jonas Green Park. The paths are paved & well…read moremaintained. The loop is short but we go around several times. Parking and bathrooms are available and you can't beat the views.

This park is near the Jefferson Memorial. It dates back as far as 1912. There is a lot of free…read moreparking available nearby and there are some metered spots as well. This park is a little off of the beaten path so it is not as packed as other comparable ones. You still are able to run/bike along the water along the waterside and it is probably preferred because there is less traffic. It has a huge outdoor tennis complex with two sets of Har-Tru clay tennis courts containing about 5 courts per set. There are 4 indoor courts available as well, both of which are open to the public on a first come first served basis, but must reserved and costs a fee. One set is better maintained than the other. Either way, the courts get packed. There was not an available court while I was there. The park also touts a golf course, which I hear is half decent. It has 2 9-hole courses (Red and White) and 1 18-hole (Blue). There is also a heated olympic sized public pool at its aquatic center, that is next to the golf course. The aquatic center is currently closed until further notice due to renovations and COVID. This is a decent park that has some heavy duty activities that you cannot find at most parks, including swimming, tennis and golf. If any of those appeal to you then this is your spot.

This is my go to park when I want to get a nice walk/run in or picnic with a friend. The views are…read morebeautiful since it's a little peninsula with water surrounding majority of the park. The entire loop is about 4 miles I believe. There's always plenty of parking and I typically will go by the wharf side to park near the sidewalk instead of one of the lots closer to the Jefferson memorial. During the spring time you can see the cherry blossoms blooming here. When you get past the golf course the trail doesn't allow for cars so that you can freely walk or bike on the road. Highly recommend checking Hains Point/East Potomac Park out if you need a day to frolic for free.99 lol

My daughter and I visited here at night, and I definitely wouldn't recommend going after dark! We…read morewere the only ones there, and with the limited lighting, it was hard to see the spider webs hanging around. I turned on my phone flashlight and suddenly noticed so many spiders above us--I'm pretty sure one even brushed my forehead, lol! I would definitely suggest visiting during the day instead. President Roosevelt was clearly a beloved figure, and after learning more about him, I can understand why. The display was meaningful, but it still felt like it couldn't fully capture his impact. The outdoor exhibit added an entirely different experience of its own. It was unique, peaceful, and offered a completely different way to appreciate the history and legacy being honored.

Overall, I thought Theodore Roosevelt was a so-so spot to go for a little walk to explore nature…read morethrough a 1.5 mile loop. Without having much information about the island prior to visiting, I was expecting (well, hoping) to see some city views of DC and Arlington from the island. However, not having these views was not a deal breaker. While the paths/trails were mostly clear, the island does not seem well-maintained. For instance, I was quite disappointed that the water fountains were not working. For obvious reasons, visitors definitely should bring their own water, but a lot of folks nowadays (including myself) are tethered to their Nalgene bottles or Stanley cups. I think this is a nice place to go for walk/run/very easy hike, if you live within walking distance or a couple of metro stops away from the island. Unfortunately, I live about 30-45 minutes away by car, so the odds of me visiting again (unless I'm in the immediate area) will be pretty slim. Also, I highly recommend visiting first thing in the morning (at least during the fall, spring and summer) because parking is very limited.