Nice neighborhood pool- while the facilities do need a renovation, the women's locker room is…read moreconstantly being cleaned which I appreciate. I go here for the lap lanes because the other swimmers are more chill than at some of the other DC pools (cough, cough, Banneker/Francis/Hearst) At some of the other pools, people swim over you like they are trying to win an Ironman. If you are a "regular" fitness lap swimmer, this pool is a great option. It has a big pool deck, most of the chairs seem to be in working condition and the pool gets sun pretty much all day. Lifeguards are nice - I don't envy their job because there are a lot of little kids due to the kiddie pool and the big shallow end. There are tennis, basketball courts and a playground nearby as well. Not many options to walk to for food or snacks unless you walk over to Rhode Island Ave. Overall, it's a nice place to spend an afternoon and relax though.

Great lifeguards. Knowledgeable, professional and friendly. Wonderful pool experience!…read moreVery Clean locker room too.

I loved visiting Volta park during a recent week-long stay in Georgetown…read more Residing at a nearby VRBO, I brought my 10 year-old hoop-loving kid to Volta Park daily to get some air and play basketball. Sometimes I played basketball with him, other times I relaxed at a table nearby and watched the "happenings" in the park. Lots of kids, dogs (and owners), a recreation center for children, tennis courts, grassy fields, a swimming pool and lots of nice plants & trees. Volta is really a lovely neighborhood park. I particularly enjoyed watching the recreation center hold a soccer class on the basketball courts for ~3-4 year-olds. The rec leader was awesome - very encouraging, positive while teaching the kids the basics - what a nice guy. In all, my kid LOVED the basketball courts and we had an awesome time at the park. 5 stars

This park is always lively and has a large green space, plus pools, tennis courts, and a mini…read morebaseball field. My only complaint is that there are always tons of gnats and mosquitos, so whenever it starts to get too warm I prefer heading to Rose Park, also I'm Georgetown, for the same benefits but less bugs.

We looked at all the pools and tennis clubs in the area that did not have boundary requirements and…read morefelt Palisades fit our needs with young children. I love that they have a zero-entry pool that is good for the kids, with a slide and kiddie pool, plus a nice playground. Parking is never a problem, and the pool areas never feel crowded. The snack bar is run by The Market on the Boulevard and has many options, but it has limited hours and is sometimes closed w/o explanation. The Wi-Fi throughout is nice, and they have a good tennis program. Our wait was 5 years to get in. They have nice events throughout the pool season. Our only complaint is we don't find it friendly; likely, we would know more families if our kids were on the swim team or attended camp.

Palisades- The nice community pool that no one in the community can go to. Have you heard of the…read morewaitlist? - yeah it's 8 years long. Ok- once you finally get in: - Why is the pool so cold? Well their emphasis is on the "swim team" and a former swim team member that happens to be famous- have you heard? Oh, but that is why the pool is 82 degrees, which for most of us is cold. - Why is the pool closed daily from 4:30-6:30pm all summer? Again - swim team. Oh yeah - and sometimes weekends for swim meets and pep rallies - for swim team. - Wait - where are my neighbors? Yeah - not a local pool - a "swim and tennis club" - people from DC, Rockville,and as far as Germantown. Not the local kids from Cabin John - their parents tried the waitlist and gave up. Eight years remember? - Where are the kids? Why is the pool so boring and empty? You'll need a good answer because your kids will ask. Well "swim and tennis club" remember - they have plenty of members, they just don't use the pool. To quote my daughter "it's a nice pool with no one to have fun with."

This park is the most nicest park I have ever been in D.C area…read more My kids have played for 3 hours and didn't want to leave! This explains everything, isn't it? There was a sand box and it was clean. Wheelchair accessible/ easy to park a car. A dog park and playground for baseball or soccer are near by.

We had a family picnic here yesterday with my Cousin and her kids, my Sister, and my parents. The…read morekids loved it,because to them this place probably seemed gigantic. For the rest of us though, it is a relatively small space. My Cousin and I shot a few basketballs for about an hour, and then we just hung out and ate barbeque sandwiches and potato salad. There aren't a ton of trees in the area, but we were lucky enough to find a shady spot next to the children's playground. This recreation area also features a decent sized baseball field, although I think it was closed while we were there. All-in-all we had a great time, and the recreation area gave us all something to do on a late Friday afternoon. The kids had a great time, and it wouldn't be a bad idea to add a couple of more slides and play areas for the kids.

5/23/21 This place looks amazing, but many things have…read morechanged since I was a kid. The design of the men and women shows have changed, but especially the location of the showers. An elevator is now available for the handicapped or people who need to be separated for this Coronavirus Pandemic. No long fence to move around to go to the bathroom or get icecream from the icecream truck. However, it looks like this pool might welcome back the icecream trucks, because I did not see the snack shop there. From where I was I saw the middle pool and the baby pool off in the distance. The life guard station was empty, but it looked more roomier than I remember as a kid. Membership and stuff are all online, but since I was in the neighborhood, I thought I would stop by and ask. While there, I discovered two of my sister's records had still yet to be beaten. My pathetic records were beaten with in a year. This was in the early 80's. My diving record was either beaten or I did not see if it was there. The high dive is still gone, but I will always remember jumping off it while it was there back in the 1980's. Would have liked to get a picture from where I entered the pool area, but I did not feel comfortable taking pictures of little kids in their bathing suits. "Guess there is a point I won't go beyond" to quote Hans from Enter The Dragon. Excellent pool and I love what the designer did with the place. Still, I do remember how the step use to have plants with spiders on each side of the stairs. Guess you don't have to worry about that anymore.

A great spot to cool off on hot summer days. They have a great swim club for kids/young adults. The…read moreproperty is beautiful and the pool facilities are great. What would make this club amazing is: 1) a bar and basic restaurant 2) a higher diving board Otherwise this place is incredible and a must for young families.

I've been a member here for 3 years. This gym is designed for someone who needs a convenient and…read morecost-effective place to work out. Though the equipment is not brand-new (don't expect a personal tv on your treadmill) and the space is limited (only 4 treadmills, 2 ellpiticals, and 2 bikes) Waterside Fitness is a neighborhood gym where the staff will recognize you and you'll get to know others who attend as well. The gym has a few classes including aerobics, yoga, and strength and there's no extra fee to attend if you're a member. All in all, it's just what I need on a daily basis. But if you're looking for a cutting edge place like WSC where there are rows and rows of equipment and a full schedule of back-to-back classes, you'll be disappointed. The membership fees are around $50/month and they'll give you a guest pass for a day to check it out before you join.

This gym is in a great location with waterfront metro a few blocks away. They have a great, warm…read moreindoor pool and lounge chairs with their outdoor pool. They also have two locker rooms near the indoor pool (which is not insulated) and I'm the main gym area. Towel service is included with your membership! I actually like that it is a regular, basic gym and not high tech and fancy. Two minor issues is the showers by the indoor pool take a bit to warm up, if at all...and some do not have shower curtains. The second issue, again with the same locker room is it's hard to find a working one. Initial fee pp is $75 and we got the family membership for $120/month. For the holidays they are offering 50% off your initial fee if you bring in 5 canned items!

SafeSplash is an amazing swim school especially for beginners, the staff is patient, kind, and…read moreunderstanding. Coach Destiné was our coach and she helped us get so far in our swim journey. thank you coach Destiné for all the good memories and fun times.

I would strongly encourage people to avoid this business. Misrepresented their services to me and…read moreattempted to charge me for services I communicated that I did not want. I don't know that they are intentional fraudulent, but I had such a negative experience I could not recommend. There are so many better options that are also less expensive. Avoid.

The front desk personnel are helpful. The facility is very clean and offers typical exercise…read moreequipment.

Unfortunately, this is the worst Y I have been too. They don't have a good selection of machines…read more They have tons of cardio machines instead. Floors were horrible. The machines were old and not clean. Some had visible wear and tear. The steam room was smelly and gross. I didn't even try the sauna. The only positive is that they give towels. Parking is hard to find here. Not sure if I will be coming back here again anytime soon.