Fort Stanton Recreation Center is a large space in Ward 7 run by the D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation. It's next to the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum (closed during the pandemic). The rec center has parking, a Civil War fort-themed playground, basketball courts, a community garden, an urban garden and plenty of green space. Near the urban garden on the top of the hill is a trail that leads to a beautiful view of the D.C. skyline. read more