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.

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.

These parks are filthy, unkept and surrounded by trash bags. Nothing fancy…read more. Review: 2

King Greenleaf Recreation Center is a fine rec center, but it's outdoor playground may be one of…read morethe best in all of Washington, D.C. There are two parts to it. On one side you have a large and tall actual playground with one of the biggest slides I've seen for kids. It's new and well kept. On the other side is open space for kids to run and plenty of benches for parents to take a break.

An interesting urban park in the heart of the waterfront area of DC. The neighborhood itself seems…read moreto be improving (obvious signs of gentrification everywhere such as upscale condos and an elaborate shopping plaza). From what I observed from my time walking in and around the park, it's pretty well maintained with the fields crisp green and cut down consistently. I saw neighborhood kids playing baseball and chasing each other all over the grassy field. The play structure itself can use a bit of updating, but overall, for what it's worth, it's a nice urban playground that is an oasis for a sprawling neighborhood. I can envision many families enjoying a nice picnic under the sun on a warm Spring day. However, parking can be a bit of a challenge since most, if not all spots along the perimeter of the park are occupied by residents.

This small playground was a short walk from our airbnb. I have an almost three year old and almost…read moreone year old. It was the perfect spot for both of them to get out some energy. Not realizing this park had a splash pad (or spray park I guess is what it's called in DC), the first day my daughter only used the swing and slides. It was packed with kiddos that Friday morning (10am ish). The next day we went back with a swimsuit and had a blast! Went at the same time but only a few other families were there. I noticed on Friday everyone was there with a nanny and on Saturday it was all parents. The parents came armed with coffee, breakfast and bug spray. Bug spray is a MUST! Note you do not need to bring toys... there are tons of them provided by the park. Things to ride on. Things to collect water. Water tables. I wish we had something like this in the city we live in.

Westminster Playground is a small playground on Westminster in Shaw in between two rowhomes. It's…read moregated with plenty of seating for adults. For kids, there's a playground with swings, slides and climbing equipment. Throughout the park are mosaics and a large mural by local artists.

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.

Great outdoor/community space. Tons of space to sit, relax. Lots of benches. Spaces to play,…read moreincluding a playground. Smooth, well-maintained pathway with clear traffic directions, which accommodates walkers, runners, scooters, and bicycles. There is also a dog park and an events space. Close to main parts of town and restaurants. I ended up here because of all the murals along the pathway. Colorful, intriguing, visually gorgeous, some poignant, some just for fun. I wish communities would build more spaces like this for the people of their community.

Absolutely love this park... the murals are my favorite. They do so many events in the summer, like…read moremovie nights. There's a huge grassy area. The playground is super cute too... Great for little climbers! Just wish they had swings!

The Fields at RFK may be the city's best playground/play area. Here's why:…read more 1) Playground: The ground is bouncy making it safer for kids and the equipment is slightly more advanced to help children develop confidence. There are mounds to climb, a three story slide, swings, etc. There's equipment for older kids and young kids like my 2-year-old daughter. 2) Fields: Nearby are several fields often used for soccer. My daughter loves watching people play soccer offering more entertainment. 3) View: Kids love that the Metro soars by nearby above ground and adults find it cool too! 4) Facilities: There are trash cans around, a party pavilion with outlets, and nice bathrooms with plenty of drinking water. 5) Kingman Island: Nearby is the entrance to Kingman Island, a man-made island in the Anacostia River with canoes, over 100 resident and migratory birds, and wooden bridges. We're averaging two trips a day here on the weekends. It's such a great area for families!

As I am always looking for a new playground during these times, I was aware of the fields at RFK…read moreand decided to finally check it on this past Wednesday. We arrived slightly after 2pm and there were more people there than I thought would be there. I quickly realized about half of those kids were a childcare group. Considering the overall playground area, this is definitely one of the best in not only DC but in the DMV area. It reminds me of the greatest hits of some of our favorite parks in NOVA: Fort Barnard, Mosaic Park, and Quincy Park (all in Arlington and worth visiting). My son loved the sports theme and naming the different balls. There are multiple slides: a roller slide, a small slide, medium slide, and a large tube slide. There are lots of "mountains " with and without rocks, bridges to climb, and various musical components. There's a two story merry-go-round, a couple one level ones, and multiple styles of swings. A separate part of the fields at RFK are the fields themselves. We spent some time on one kicking a soccer ball and throwing a football. There were no formal things going on except for what looked to be some organized kid movement class. A couple people practicing, another few just wrestling , and a few more walking. Of particular note, parking is readily available and the bathrooms are open. They have a changing room bathroom too. It only took about 20 minutes to get here, which is similar to some of the nicer parks in North Arlington, so I'd come here again for sure!

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.