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.

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!

I'm rating this facility mostly based on the fitness center which is available to all DC residents…read moreat no cost. Of the recreation centers that I've visited so far in DC, this fitness center is the most updated and well-kept. The crowd is pretty steady regardless of the time of day (I've been at different hours of the day and days of the week between 6:30AM-7:30PM) but I've never been able to not use equipment during my 45-60 minutes workouts. Note that the fitness center closes 30 minutes before the posted hours (I.e. if the rec center closes at 8PM, the fitness center closes at 7:30PM). Not pictured are also more weight machines, a dumbbell rack with weights 5-100lbs and kettlebells. Aside from the fitness center, there's also the athletic field, playground, rooftop garden, outdoor basketball/tennis courts, and a gymnasium. From what I've seen, events at this rec center are more-so geared towards folks under 18 and 55+.

Edgewood Recreation Center is a newly-renovated recreations center in Northeast's Edgewood…read moreneighborhood. Here's why it's worth a visit: 1) Amenities: There's a lot to do inside and outside. On the outside, there's a massive field, a track, playground, a garden and basketball courts. Pre-pandemic, the inside has a gym, classrooms, etc. 2) Views: There's an area with benches with beautiful views of nearby Trinity Washington University. This recreation is new and super nice. It's worth a visit!

New, modern facility. Football field had 200 kids practicing football drills, plus a few girls at a…read moresmall cheer practice, at 8:30 pm, which wasn't a problem because there were so many bright lights. The library off to the side of the recreation center seemed a little small. The disappointing aspects were the weight room and the bathroom. The weight room was tiny and completely transparent - nice view, but I wouldn't want to be on display like that. The bathroom wasn't clean, and the sensors on both the toilets and sinks did not function well. I know people who use the indoor pool here often but I didn't get a chance to check it out. I attended a Step Afrika program in the gymnasium. The gym itself seemed clean and well-appointed with a couple of bleacher seating units. The Step Afrika performance was great, with lots of local love (go-go music, kids and even elderly mobility impaired individuals, dancing with the performers). I was required to sign in at the front desk and a security guard walked around the building. However, they were all pretty laid back. When I asked a front desk person about the performance, she had to ask someone else, even though there was a line of people, signs, a table, etc in front of the gymnasium, that was all visible to her. Parking was fine, I was able to park in the small main entrance lot, but there is plenty of street parking.

This place is amazing, but your experience there will likely depend if the lifeguard on duty…read more Online it says the slide is open from 1-4 so we came at 2 and the lifeguard on duty shut it down because they're understaffed. The next lifeguard opened it up for a bit when we asked for it but also said they are understaffed and technically need more lifeguards on duty to have it open. The water is chilly at first but it's warm inside so you adjust (nothing like Rumsey lol). There was an underwater spin class happening too - so cool! There's also free life jackets, kick boards, and noodles! There's a gradual entrance - perfect for toddlers (the splash features were off though). I love the huge windows letting the sunlight in. We will definitely be back! Would be 5 stars if they get it fully staffed so everyone can enjoy the slide!

I, like a million other Americans suffer from chronic lower back pain. I was having a discussion…read morewith a friend about working out, when she said, she took water Zumba because it was easier on her joints. Fast forward two weeks, now my friend expected me to join her for a class...or two. At 8 in the morning (Jesus be a fence)! The only time I make my way out of the house before 8am is when that venture involves $$$. Otherwise, you will find me in bed sleep, or contemplating the facts of my life IN BED. So yea, I was coaxed into an early morning water Zumba class, sweetened with an offer to pay. I pull up to the center, after a not so pleasant encounter with the owners at Atlantic Carry Out ( I spoke about 2 words to them and they said two to me). My friend is wide awake...and bubbling. We arrived to the water a tad late, but was welcomed in by the instructor's boisterous voice (Eric). I didn't think water Zumba would be difficult, not having done it before, but I will tell you that its not for punks. My body is still burning, but my back was unharmed. I had a great time. Chilled with some old ladies in the shallow end of the pool after the class, and relaxed a bit in the jacuzzi. The facility was clean and I noticed that they have a lot of activities for kids/family (several levels of summer camp was in session when I arrived). 4 whole stars

I would like this place more if they had a family changing room! It's so hard with infants to…read moreshower them and bathe at the same time after swim classes! Even one changing room would be nice! The family friendly changing room currently has no showers!

Sherwood Recreation Center is a recreation center just south of H Street along 10th and G Streets…read moreNortheast. The rec center itself is large, but it's closed due to the pandemic. What is open is the playground and it's spacious leaving room for families to safe distance. Still, masks are required. Near the tennis courts (yes, the courts are open too) are a few D.C. statehood murals part of the mayor's campaign to make D.C. the 51st state. There's a rainbow-colored mural, a rose mural (D.C.'s flower) and a few others by local artists.

This park is SOOOO COOL! Especially for kids of different ages. There's multiple swings (although…read morethe baby swing is broken right now - if that doesn't get fixed I'll update this review accordingly), multiple play areas, outdoor musical instruments, and SO MANY SPOTS FOR CLIMBING especially for bigger kids. There's a bug field with a walking path. We will definitely be visiting this park more often!

Rosedale Community Center is an epic recreation center in Kingman Park near H Street NE and Hill…read moreEast. There's street parking and a small parking lot by the center. Here's what you can find within the community center: 1) Playground: There's a large playground that's D.C. landmark-themed. There's the Washington Monument, Air & Space Museum, the White House, Hirshhorn, etc. with fact cards next to each one teaching kids (and their parents) about our city. The playground comes with a sheltered picnic area to escape the sun. It's a little run down and often there's litter scattered throughout the playground. Despite that, it's a fun place for kids. 2) Library: There's a library within the community center. 3) Courts/fields: There are basketball courts that are often in use in the evenings and a large field for workouts, soccer, etc. 4) Pool: From Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, the outdoor pool is open with a small waterslide. Sadly, during the 2020 season, the pool closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If you get hungry, there are a few restaurants north along Benning Road NE, including a walk-up/drive thu Chick-fil-A three blocks west.

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!

I came here to vote, correction, I flew back home just to vote & this was my Polling Station…read more Although the Voting Staff was not part of the Community Center, there were still some employees present to lend a hand. For the Voting portion, the Voting Team did a good job managing Social Distancing requirements in addition to the Voting guidelines. After I voted I took a small tour (as far as I was allowed) & saw how big the venue is. As with most Community Centers, theres a fitness component for cardio/weight lifting & a small scale basketball court. The Rec Center has plenty of space for special events & two sets of restrooms. Part of MoCo Department of Recreation & renamed in Jane's honor, a former Maryland Democratic Politician.

We attended a reception that was held in the Social Hall at the Jane E Lawton Community Recreation…read moreCenter. It is located conveniently near the Bethesda metro station, and there is also ample parking space. It is a good option if you are looking to host an event and need a party space. They provide tables and chairs, and if you rent the social hall, you can use the kitchen facility as well.

So I've been to this place a thousand times over the last year and can't believe I've never checked…read morein or done a review. I play in an adult league for volleyball here and my kickball teams often frequent the baseball fields for practice. The gym is the size of like a small town high school gym, but it gets the job done. There are bleachers only on one side but not a big deal at all. When we play there we can tell the gym isn't used as often just because of how much actual dust is on the floor. We literally had to sweep before using almost each time. It's a community center so a few times I've been it appears there were other events going on too like birthday parties or other celebrations. There are 2 parking lots: one for buses and one for cars. The fields are nice. They are maintained and the grass is usually cut. One field has a raised mound and the other does not. You can only see one field from the street, but there are two! One is at the top of the hill! Definitely will be back!

I usually come to Oakcrest to use their softball fields which are maintained very well. There are…read morethree outdoor playgrounds on site which are always maintained well, with the exception of the trash can at the furthest playground. The trashcan is almost always full and overflowing. Aside from that, the outdoor spaces are in good shape for the public. There are two softball fields and I believe Oakcrest also has the soccer field down below. I've also played volleyball inside the community center a few times. The gym is small but large enough for us to set up two volleyball courts side by side. The staff are friendly and helpful. The restrooms are also maintained well although they are a bit old. Overall, Oakcrest is a well-kept and welcoming space for the community.