Lady Bird Johnson Park is a small park that takes up most of Columbia Island in the Potomac River…read morecreated in honor of the work the former First Lady did around urban beautification. Here's why it's worth a visit: 1) Park: It's a larger park with lots of trees, flowers and picnic tables in shade for family getaways. There are trails throughout the park including one that leads to a pedestrian bridge to the Pentagon. 2) Parking: There's a free three-hour parking lot near the marina. 3) Memorial: In the middle of the park is a memorial for Lady Bird's husband, President Johnson. 4) Views: The views from the park are stunning. You can see the entire National Mall from across the river. If you need a park with fewer people and lots of shade, go here!

Took a wrong turn and that's an easy thing to do in this part of town, trust me. Entering this park…read moreturned out to be a pleasant surprise. Decided to get out of the car and start walking down the trail and this turned out to be peaceful as all get out. A few yards into the tree line and you hear birds singing and insects chirping and the city washes away. The tall trees provide plenty of shade and relief from the afternoon sun. A few hundred yards down the trail you come to a clearing with a giant rock formation in the center. This is the Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac. There's a whole backstory to this memorial grove told by Lady Bird Johnson herself. Just press the button and listen to the recordings. From here facing east you can see the Potomac River and it's a beautiful spot. It's easy to see why President Johnson chose this location. He used to come here when he wanted to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the White House. The Mount Vernon Trail passes through the park so watch out for joggers and cyclists. You can find restrooms and trash cans close to the parking lot and snacks are available at the Columbia Island Marina.

So this is the park I've been hearing about! When you hear Maryland State Park, I think most people…read morethink about Seneca Creek in Gaithersburg, which is massive and requires entry to get in. On weekdays, it's $3/vehicle, and on weekends is $3/per person inside the vehicle. It's interesting because there's no person accepting cash or payment... it's a self-pay kiosk, something I've never seen at a park, let alone a state park! The sign is visible along 301, but it's not the most noticeable one. I feel like Seneca Creek is way more known. It wasn't much of a surprise, but my gosh was it empty when we drove in! I was there on a Sunday afternoon and saw maybe 5 other people besides my family and myself. We packed some food and ate it at one of the two pavilions where we parked. It was just... so quaint and there wasn't a cloud in the sky! There was also a building with bathrooms and a cool playground. After eating, we decided to walk part of a trail and just take in nature. It was.... so delightful. This park is perfect for a local nature getaway where there won't be a lot of people. There are some days when entry is free, but I'm unsure of the schedule.

Please do better with portable toilets. I get that the park does not want to winterize the…read morebathrooms and keep them locked during the winter but they need to have the portable bathrooms serviced regularly. They filled up early in the winter and have remained unusable for months. Now the trail heads are littered with feces and toilet paper.

Fort Washington Marina - Piscataway Park is located on the Piscataway Creek and the Potomac River…read more The marina area gives water access to boaters, offers slips for rental, and boat repair services. The park trail runs along the river and gives fabulous waterscape views and peeks of local wildlife, flora and fauna. Informational signage can be found along the trail giving historical insight. Fort Washington Marina is managed by the National Park Service and is one of various sites composing the Piscataway Park system. NOTE: When using the address provided, Google Maps will direct you to the marina itself. If you are interested in the marina only this address is accurate. If you are interested in the park.....the actual park entrance is just before the marina entrance on the left and there is a small pull-off / parking area. Due to recent rains and floods, the park has suffered severe erosion and damage. Use care when visiting.

I almost don't want to tell y'all about this place--because I'd hate for the peace and quiet to get…read moreruined. This little hidden gem of a park is perfect when you want to enjoy the outdoors without the crowds, playgrounds, or screaming kids. Even on a busy holiday weekend, I was able to sit outside, soak up the sun, and do some painting in total tranquility. A few people were fishing off the nearby pier, and others were strolling by, but overall, it was wonderfully quiet. It's the kind of spot you'd easily drive past without noticing--and honestly, I hope it stays that way. There's nothing quite like a peaceful, quiet park to clear your head.

I've been going to school house pond for years...it's roughly 9 min from my house if traffic is…read moreideal...what unlike most about the pond besides the close location is the variation of things to do at the pond...although I've fished and walked the trail several times this is also an ideal place to come for a outdoor meeting, lunch in the park, and even a place to reflect for a few minutes before driving home. I have seen yoga classes in the summer which is also a nice attraction. Unfortunately a few bad storms came through and made some damage to some of the walking bridges but there's still enough space for one to explore. There's several local businesses close by to Grab a snack. The park has ample seating for everyone and even benches close to the pier. If you plan to fish...bring a license. The area is stocked several times a year but that doesn't mean it's any easier...on this particular occasion I did well but there have been some other times where well my son did better. Whatever you do....don't allow your kid to bring an iPad lol...I've seen one of ours fall in the water...and although we got it back...it was never the same

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!

this park doubles as an overpass of the woodrow wilson bridge....from an aerial view, it's actually…read morequite pretty since you can see the intricate landscaping of this landmark. i didn't spend too much time here, as i was just "passing by" on the way to the woodrow wilson bridge trail during my morning run from national harbor, md to alexandria, va via the wilson bridge. the climb to get here was mildly challenging, but short, and i had just a few minutes to admire this park before i ascended onto the bridge. there aren't any restrooms or water fountains here, but one could take time to sit on one of the many benches and just admire the panoramic views of the potomac river and national harbor. this park is suitable for walkers, runners, rollerbladers and cyclists, but is not open to cars - vehicles have their own ramp up to the bridge.

Great neighborhood pool- lots of sun on the deck throughout the day in comparison to Hearst or…read moreVolta pools. There is only 1 lap lane so there are probably other DC pools that are more suited for serious swimmers. The women's locker room facilities are functional and spartan but clean. The lifeguards are nice and they sometimes play fun music. It's a multi-generational crowd and the usually the atmosphere is pretty chill. My only complaint is that some families with young kids leave food wrappers and food crumbs all over the chairs and deck. It's gross because stuff sometimes end up in the pool. Food seems to attract birds and yellow jackets. That being said, overall, it's a great pool to have in the neighborhood.

This review is for the pool only. For a free DPR pool, this one was great for us. Their website is…read morenot clear at all, but there is parking on-site at the recreation center. Alternatively if you are walking heading north on Wisconsin, turn right on S Street and then left into the parking lot (across from Anna Banana's). From there, walk toward the recreation center and the pool is to the right. Check-in is at the chain link gated fence. As with all DPR pools, bring your ID and you need to sign in. The sidewalk is flat and there are no steps to get to the pool area so it's easy for a stroller. The pool itself isn't as large as others, but the wide steps to get in and small shelf along one of the edges for littles to sit/stand is a plus. But it is NOT a zero entry pool, and starts at 3 ft. There is a rope at 4 ft that sections off the deeper section, and they had one dedicated lap lane that was only in use for a bit and then used by young adults to stand and read away from kids splashing. Not much shade here--one canopy covers only about one row of chairs--so it was at a premium. The bathrooms are not accessible--head around the back of the recreation center to the first red door. The girls' locker room is down the steps and boys' is up. But the locker room was clean and stocked. The lifeguards were nice and helpful. They do safety breaks at 45 mins and all kids need to get out of the pool. Also, there are no broken chairs that I saw! The pool is not pristine (cement cracking, etc) but the water was clean and guests generally respectful of one another. Pro tip: they have a big white case of pool toys at the lifeguard station (pool noodles, kickboards, etc). Plus life jackets. We had a good time and will be back!

We're excited about the park update. The outdoor gym was thoughtfully planned and beautifully…read moredesigned.

Clean and quiet pond perfect for a post-dinner walk. Dog and kid friendly. -1 star because there is…read morea considerable amount of bird (maybe goose?) poop on the path and no shortage of gnats in the air along the loop.