I've only been here twice to do a meet and greet for a new person boarder and to vote. I'm not…read moregoing to lie I didn't even know this community center was so close to me which has a lot to offer. I love the outside where I could get a great walk and let my dog run and then inside a large basketball court and I saw a weight room. Now I didn't go all through the center but I'm guessing it has a few other areas where you can relax and enjoy what they offer. I will be back soon!

Many people in the community use this Center! It's connected to an elementary school therefore they…read morehave amenities for the kids year around. Parents are happy The fitness equipment is adequate and diverse. However, the Management team need to be more proactive in getting machines repaired when out of order!

My cousin and I camebl here this morniing with a couole of kids she was baysitting and it was fun…read more Actually the kids had a better time than we did becaise we were hanging-out on the outdoor playground and it was quite brisk. I think mid 20's which was ok for a littke while. After about an hour into it my ears and fongers were starting to feel numb. The indoor recreation center had not opened yet and I think that would have been better fun for everyone. They do a great job in terms of the maintenace andnthere was also no trash around like what younwoukd see at some other parks in the city. Plus this park and rec center was ckose to where we were at. I wouldn't mind coming back here sometime to check out the actual recreation center.

This playground was ideal for my 4-year-old child. It offered a variety of climbing structures that…read morewere suitable for her age and also engaging. Next to it, there is a bigger playground designed for older children, providing a great mix of options for all ages.

Temple Hills Community Center is centrally located in the heart of Temple Hills/Camp Springs area…read more Very accessible and the staff is courteous and dependable. The exercise equipment works well and the gym is generally not crowded in the morning. Sorry the hours changed from opening at 7AM to 9AM but the new schedule works for me. They decimate information on activities in and around the community. This is important since local media coverage does not exist. Hope to see you there!!!!

This place is clean and fun. Great programs for people of all ages. Friendly, helpful staff…read more Outstanding bball coaches. Nice playground and tennis court. Decent picnic area. Only problem is the arcade machines aren't working most of the time (at least when I was last there, about a month ago.) Other than that, it's a great place.

What a renovation! Just to the west of Fort Dupont Park, this recreation center is large and…read morebeautifully designed. There's a small parking lot in the front surrounded by a fence. Inside the property is a new playground, trails, a field, exercise equipment, and public mosaic art. Inside is a pool for people who need it for therapy, a large gym court, meeting rooms, restrooms, and more. The design is stunning and plays well with the natural landscape in this part of Ward 7.

Indeed a hidden gem! Playground, lots of space for kids (and adults) to run around, splash pad in…read morethe warm months, and a very nice building with restrooms, meeting rooms, and more. You have to sign in to use that facility but the staff was friendly and it's no big deal. As a parent I also appreciated that you have to enter a gate and it's a little bit outside (or inside, rather) the rest of the neighborhood. Great place to host an outdoor birthday party.

Hillcrest Recreation Center has one of the best playgrounds East of the River. It's open on…read moreweekends and has several large play areas for kids. They also have an area with picnic tables for adults to grill and enjoy family time. The playgrounds themselves are divided between smaller kids and older kids. If you have kids in the area, go here when the weather is nice. They also have a splash park in the summer!

The Fort Foote Neighborhood Recreation Center offers multi-use recreational fields and picnic…read moreareas. There is a playground area, tennis courts, basketball courts, and trails that run along the perimeter of the park. Near the basketball court is a covered pavilion, several tables and the ability to grill. The wooded environment offers shade and a pretty landscape.

It's hard to give this place a really good or really bad review…read more The good: Although at the edge of a section of the golf course, not that far from the runway, and near a busy road that's just off the base, it is surprisingly quiet. The camp host is around if needed. The neighbors have always been pretty quiet during our stays, no loud parties are a plus in my book. There's a couple of coin-op laundry machines, a microwave, a large sink, and group room in the main building near the entrance; as well as a bathhouse (shower and restroom building) that's fairly centrally located in the midst of the camp area. The dump stations are near the bathhouse and folks using it don't seem to dwaddle. Most of the sites are fairly level. The cost isn't insane for the national capital region. There's a metro stop (Branch Ave station), with parking and a drop off (kiss and ride) about a mile and a half away from the front gate which is useful if you're heading into the city. The bad: It's near the golf course and the course is off limits which creates a challenge for walking or hiking nearby. If you're in the electric only area, the spaces are pretty close together and on gravel vs concrete pads. The shower and restroom facilities could really use an update/overhaul as they are dated and the layout of the shower area, at least in the ladies side, is a bit odd in that you leave your stuff in a separate stall that's not connected to your shower stall. It's a little pricey ($30-45 per night) for what you might find compared to some other similar government run facilities in the surrounding area. Other: The office isn't on-site, it's about a mile away at the Outdoor Rec center which seems to only be open on weekdays, so far I haven't been successful in creating an online reservation which is definitely my preference. Recommend calling or visiting in person to make reservations, also you'll need to check in at Outdoor Rec to get your parking pass. We've stayed several times over the past year for a few nights at a time and will again if needed.

I am no newcomer to military campgrounds, having used them since 1982. I have stayed at over three…read moredozen different ones, Army, Navy and Air Force. This one is the worst, by far. The first thing I saw when entering the Famcamp was an overflowing dumpster; grossly overflowing. After setting up, our first trip is to the bathhouse. My wife informed me the ladies room was disgusting, and there was only one roll of toilet paper in the entire restroom. That was one more than in the men's room. The men's room also has more than half of the light fixtures inoperable (which did imrove the appearance). The grounds are also lacking basic maintenance, with trash and broken limbs lying about in various places. There is evidence of past improvements, such as concrete pads for the sites. It appears that the current leadership for the Famcamp has no interest in maintaining it.

This spot is the best kept secret in South East DC. My ex…read morehusband was a vocalist in a running play about drug addiction and recovery and that was the first time I had ever been there. I had heard about the excellent work they were doing in the community especially with the youth. The building is absolutely gorgeous and comfortable. Not a bad seat in the house like Arena Stage. It is also the home for a well known Go-Go fusion band. If you get a chance to catch a performance you too will grow in love.

The BLK FLWR MRKT host Kehmari was very knowledgeable about the flowers and customs of smudging…read more The class was very informative and the time was well spent 1.5 class time. Fresh flowers with a eucalyptus base, bundling materials, a pen to write your affirmation and historical information in a welcoming venue. The class was well worth it and Kehmari was a joy. The flowers take 3 weeks to dry out before you can burn them.

My kids like coming here for the playground and large open field area to fly their kites. I really…read morelike clean and new environments, so we really enjoyed the pool too. We have always had a fun time here!

It's new, mighty, and comes with a small indoor pool that my third grader loves! The playground…read moreoutside is large but be warned there's a sandpit that is the curse of every parent.

Ridge Road Recreation Center proves that the best playgrounds are East of the River. Located just…read moreoff of Fort Dupont Park in Benning Ridge, the recreation is more like a campus with a recreation center, pool, courts, a field and an epic playground. There's parking along the street. The playground itself is less busy compared to other playgrounds and kept well. There's one high-tech activity for kids and plenty of slides, climbing structures and rest areas for parents. Restrooms are nearby.