My cousin and I camebl here this morniing with a couole of kids she was baysitting and it was fun…read more Actually the kids had a better time than we did becaise we were hanging-out on the outdoor playground and it was quite brisk. I think mid 20's which was ok for a littke while. After about an hour into it my ears and fongers were starting to feel numb. The indoor recreation center had not opened yet and I think that would have been better fun for everyone. They do a great job in terms of the maintenace andnthere was also no trash around like what younwoukd see at some other parks in the city. Plus this park and rec center was ckose to where we were at. I wouldn't mind coming back here sometime to check out the actual recreation center.

This playground was ideal for my 4-year-old child. It offered a variety of climbing structures that…read morewere suitable for her age and also engaging. Next to it, there is a bigger playground designed for older children, providing a great mix of options for all ages.

May the force be with you…read more Walking through the Shaw District it was nice to see all of the graphic art. Loved the Star Wars themed murals at Stead Park. Luke Skywalker. Darth Vader. Stormtroopers. Yoda. So much fun. Definitely look around on your neighborhood walk. Do or do not. There is no try.

Looks really cool but it's currently under construction. The sign says it will be open in the…read moresummer of 2023.

Along Rock Creek in Georgetown, Rose Park has a rich legacy. When first built, it served the…read morelargely Black community on Herring Hill. Its playground became the first racially integrated playgrounds in the city. The tennis courts are the home courts of tennis legends the Peters sisters. Signs throughout the park explain its history. The park itself has two playgrounds, tennis courts, restrooms, picnic tables and a trail that hugs the creek. Because of its location, it's a popular park for all people- families, runners, nature lovers. If you're hungry while at Rose Park, walk to nearby Stachowski's Market for a pastrami sandwich on rye bread that's two meals.

Great park. In between Georgetown and Dupont Circle is this green space. Rose Park is known for…read moretennis. Besides this, it has a great view of Rock Creek. The park is in a pretty safe area surround by homes. It has lots of amenities. Among these are the baseball field, basketball courts, and tennis courts. Tennis is the most popular here of these. Maybe you don't feel like playing with balls. You have other things here you can play with. Among these are a few playgrounds, with newer equipment. I read here that the bathrooms are scary. The last time however it seems they have been cleaned up since this. It has a trail along Rock Creek. It's popular with dog walkers and joggers. Watch so you don't step in waste.

This review is WAY overdue. But I am glad I didn't write this immediately because I had no idea…read morehow much training with Coach Dwane would impact him. My son is really tall. He was never very interested in sports, so imagine my surprise when he decided he was going to play basketball! I played, and I was so excited for him to experience all that I did... some of my fondest memories! Despite having no basic skills, he made the freshman team clearly based on size alone. This didn't sit well with a number of other players that had friends that did have skills that did not make the team, understandably so. My son didn't really understand how much he had to learn until after a few weeks of practice. He decided he wanted help, so we found Coach Dwane. We drove into DC from Reston every weekend, on his one day off from practice, no matter how exhausted he was. I would love to be able to tell you that he ended up with mad bball skills and was all district his senior year, but no. He found that sports wasn't for him, and he never did form the bonds with his team mates that are such a huge part of sports. So why the 5 star review, you ask? Simple. Because Coach Dwane taught my son so much MORE than basketball. He taught him about character, and confidence, and strength - life skills. Like so many other people that were so much taller than his peers, my shy, awkward son tended to slouch and try to be invisible. If he could have melted into the walls, he would. Somehow Coach motivated him to drag his tired, sore butt out of bed for what he knew would be an exhausting workout, by choice. He made him WANT something, and to WORK for what he wanted. That was something new in my son. He started standing taller, both physically and in character. He didn't try to be invisible. He really blossomed into this outgoing, fun young man that now stands up straight. I can't explain to you HOW Coach D did this... if I knew I would write a book. But he has a way with young men (and probably ladies too) that makes them want to be better in all things. Most of his coaching had some secondary lesson - working on footwork, but also on sneaking in life lessons on doing your best in all things, for example. He also coached me, equally stealthily, about how to more effectively motivate my son. So no. No NBA future for my boy. But when he graduates next week, I know he will stand up to his full height, and walk across that stage tall and proud, and go on to the next phase of his life a better young man for having known Coach Dwane.

Cannot recommend Sport Performance enough. Coach went straight to work and the drills were exactly…read morewhat I needed. We broke down specific pieces around shooting and footwork, and I plan on continuing this work.

Cool park and place to have fun. Garfield Park is located pretty close to Capitol Hill. It has some…read moreinteresting things different from many other parks. Be sure to check out the playgrounds even if you don't have any kids. They have one for adults too. Getting here from Capitol Hill doesn't take long. It still seems like it's quite a ways away though. This also is close to the Navy Yard. One bad thing is that it can be noisy because of the traffic on the freeway. There's a concrete wall separating the park from Interstate 395, which is where the noise comes from especially when it's rush hour, so if you want a quiet and relaxing visit avoid coming here at those times. Other than that it's one of the best parks around. The playground is cool for kids. If you're an adult you also have your own place to play next to it. They have adult sized playground equipment so you don't have to worry about being too heavy to play on these. It overall is one of the best parks in DC. Other than the freeway noise there's a lot of other things to like about it. This is a nice way of getting from Capitol Hill to the Navy Yard.

Garfield Park is dilapidated and ruinous. Most playground equipment is broken or damaged, and it is…read moreoverdue for an overhaul. Kids may still have fun, but this is a subpar destination due to its lack of maintenance and all the noise from the expressway looming over it and directly adjacent. The adaptive swing has cracked plastic and doesn't lock, a merry-go-round thing barely moves, the slides are incredibly slow, etc. Tip: Eastern Market Metro Park near 8th and Penn SE is a better bet if you care about playgrounds. This place is OK for a picnic under the mature trees, if you don't mind the din of highway traffic. It also has an embankment on the western edge that is suitable for wintertime sledding. On the plus side, when my four-year-old and I were there this month, she spotted a rat trapped in the bottom of the metal trash can by the playground. So, although we would never feed pests, we showed mercy on the distressed beast. We got a good amount of memorable and free enjoyment by rescuing it from dehydration and heat exhaustion using an empty chip bag to lift it to freedom, then watching it scurry into concrete blocks under the highway. Ah, the simple joys, haha

The facility is very well maintained. It's clean, even inside the showers (although I can only…read morespeak for the women's locker room, unsure of the men's obviously). The gym is mainly open to students and alumni, which is probably why the place is well kept due to the lack of the usual foot traffic you would find at other school gyms that accept guests of members. The gym is also equipped with amenities, including saunas and massage chairs in the basement, which is surprisingly nice considering that, again, it's a school gym. Just be aware that the floor right below the check-in area can get busy, but there is another floor with cardio machines that is usually available.

Sweaty undergrad sorority girls working out with their preppy frat boys right before they head out…read morefor a kegger. Grunt grunt grunt so I can have one more beer. Attendants downstairs are about as exciting and friendly as watching the DC Public Access Channel. But, the membership comes with my $100,000 tuition that I will be paying until I am dead. There is a small 3-lane pool, a basketball and racquetball court, the normal cardio stuff, and of course, a rotating rock climbing wall. Can't go here for free unless you are a student. I believe faculty and staff still pay to get in. I say, unless you are already in debt, head to a WSC!

This location is in need of renovation. The locker rooms are dated and overdue for an update. While…read morethe facilities themselves are functional and adequately serve their purpose, they fall short given the high monthly cost. Most of the trainers are excellent--Mike and Emma, in particular, stand out as favorites. However, a few staff members can be rude and unaccommodating. The café/restaurant is acceptable but offers only mediocre food. Overall, I continue to go primarily for the convenience, not because it is an exceptional facility.

This location is sooo RUN Down. Today was the last day to go to this location. For $265 a month -…read moreI expect a good experience. For the past month the ice machine has been broken, over half of the showers in the men's locker room do not Drain (disgusting), many of the locks on the lockers are not functioning. For the past 2 wks the recharge machines for parking have not been functioning. I would not spend time or $$ at this location

Good place for a dog. Kalorama Park isn't that big for people but it's plenty big enough for dogs…read more It also has a playground. Just be careful of what the dogs leave behind. There's also a basketball court. It's a small neighborhood park basically. People need to walk their dogs somewhere. This is the best place around for them. It also has some features for the children. There's a pretty good size playground. If you're more into sports you can also play basketball. They have a court on the north side. It overall feels like a nice area. It's usually quiet. There's mostly residential around so it's not crowded here usually.

Kalorama Park is an urban park near Adams Morgan and a local hangout spot. On a weekend evening,…read morethe lawn is full with groups picnicking, people playing basketball on the courts and kids climbing on the two playgrounds with the backdrop of tall apartment buildings. My daughter is three and loved both playgrounds, especially the swings and slides.

Rose Park is a wonderful spot to stop-- convenient to Georgetown (east side), Dupont, and the West…read moreEnd. A great place to kick back and enjoy the beauty that DC has to offer. - Dog friendly: Rose Park is incredibly dog friendly, so if you dislike dogs, maybe...avoid? Haha! Luckily, most of the folks go go regularly, myself included, enjoy the pup presence! Feel free to take your pup off leash for a little run (if they are behaved). Just bring some bags to pick up after your pooch, as the park often runs out. - 2 Separate Playgrounds! Rose park features two playgrounds, one enclosed by a gate, and the other a bit more open. Both are utilized heavily by kiddos. I think that the enclosed playground is perhaps better suited to younger kids, and the more open playground is more appropriate for kids a little bit older. - Recently repaved running trail: There is a paved trail on one side of the park, great for running and connecting back to the nearby Rock Creek Parkway - View of Georgetown Row-houses: Rose Park offers a beautiful view of row houses that sit along the surrounding streets. Nestled in the heart of Georgetown, it is a great escape from the business of M street, and convenient to get to! - Meetings with neighbors and friends! Rose park is a great spot to speak to DC locals, and one of the few places where you encounter a true sense of neighborhood community. The population in Georgetown often tends to be a little older than other parts of DC, so folks have been coming to meet up with their friends in Rose park for many years. When the weather is nice, you will see people picnicking, and there is often a weekly "Yappy Hour" held on Friday, where folks bring their pups, wine, cheese, crackers, and snack while letting the dogs run around. - Market is nearby: The Rose Park Farmers Market often happens in Summer and Fall on Wednesday evenings and is set up on the basketball courts right in the park. This is always a fun and great opportunity to support local business. - Athletic facilities: There are a variety of athletic facilities set up in the park: 2 Tennis courts, a Basketball court, and a racquetball court as well! - Breathtakingly Beautiful Trees-- especially in the fall: The Ginko Trees that line the park make this a spectacular spot in the Fall. The trees are a VIBRANT yellow the likes of which I have not seen even when I lived in the northeastern states. The picture I took was actually taken mid-December of this past year, it was just stunning. - Cons: - Not so much a critique of the park, but please be careful not to step on the Ginko berries-- the trees drop them. The folks living around the park kindly do their best to sweep them off the sidewalks, but there are often so many, and when you step in them, they burst and produce a vomit-like smell, which will definitely make your shoes smell unpleasant!

Apple Maps led me to this shortcut to the P St Bridge from Ladurée in Georgetown as I was heading…read moreto the Phillips Collection in DuPont. The walk from Ladurée to The Phillips was only 1.1 miles, so I thought I'd walk it even though it was in the 80s. Rose Park was shaded and quiet, so it was pleasant walk through the park. I wish the path was all shaded. :) The trail needs to be repaved and it's not very wide but it was a nice respite from the heat. It's a nice park with basketball and tennis courts, a baseball diamond and a couple of playgrounds. This park was created for African American children in the 1910s and was the first desegregated playground in DC when Georgetown neighborhood kids started playing there as well. If you find yourself needing a break from the cobbled and crowded streets of Georgetown, take your coffee and food to this park and relax.