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!

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!

Great pool for kids. While they didnt have the water features on today or open the kiddie slides,…read moreit was still a great time. They have chairs and it wasnt too crowded.

I have been coming here for three years and have never seen it this dirty. Extremely disappointed…read more Today is opening day for the pool and it's super cloudy and has stuff floating everywhere. I really hope this gets better for the summer. I arrived around 2:10p and they told me it was closed for cleaning until 3p. I watched staff just stand in one spot with the skimmer the whole time and another staff dumped what I assume was chlorine into it.

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.

My sister and I came here during a trip to MD to visit our sisters. We stayed with one sister in…read moreLanham and the other organized a Caribbean arts and crafts station for #tastetheworlddc, a local event in DC. This was a new venue for the event but it's a great space. They have a huge ball field, multiple playgrounds for the kids and even a stage/amphitheater for performances. I believe you can rent the space for private events as well. We were able to try many different cuisines and there were different performances happening at the stage area. There were tons of vendors selling goods from their respective cultures and there were even few food trucks. It was a nice event. Unfortunately, the venue staff was not very organized. They had a private event booked right after the public event but failed to tell anyone so all of the vendors, including my sisters, had to pack up shop hurriedly because the next event was due to start withing 30 minutes. It was ill-timing and the venue staff should have let the organizers of the public event know well in advance so that the transition of events would be seamless.

Near the Metro and many restaurants, bars, and shops along Georgia Avenue NW is a recreation center…read morerun by the city. Park for free along the street and walk into a large outdoor space with a field surrounded by rowhouses and a playground with two areas with equipment. My five-year-old daughter loved the playground, especially the climbing ropes. If you go, note that there's barely any shade so plan accordingly. We got so hot visiting in August that we left after 30 minutes.

So many rooms! Looks like a school, I'm assuming it was at one point. Turf soccer field. Lots of…read moreexercise equipment, computer lab, gymnasium, but not a lot of parking.

We were biking around the area looking for a fun neighborhood park that offered some low key fun…read morenearby! This park definitely hit all the high notes! It's conveniently located near all the popular stores without feeling like it's wedge unsafely or unnaturally in the area. We stayed on the playground portion but the water area also looks cool & refreshing on those hot days of summer! Highly recommend checking out this park with your little one.

this park appears to only be open if you participate in a paid preschool co-op. We are visiting. It…read morewas locked when we came at 8 AM on a Tuesday in May.

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!

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.

I absolutely love Yards Park, especially during the summertime when I'm able to go on runs there…read more For example, today I only planned to run a mile, but because the scenery and atmosphere are so nice, I ended up running longer. It's such a pretty area to walk, run, or just hang out by the water. It's also home to some of my favorite spots, including Osteria Morini and Barry's, which makes the area even better. Overall, it's one of my favorite places in DC and such a perfect spot to spend time when the weather is nice.

The Yards are a variety of walking, chilling and dining. You can grab a bite at a nearby restaurant…read moreor have a picnic on the grounds (hopefully the weather cooperates). The area is near metro. There are some garages in the area.