I'm giving this super-modest community center a whopping 5 STARS. If I could give it a 10, I…read morereally would! It's totally old-school and that's why I like it. I used to work in the fitness industry for well over 10 years. In my former career, I was as a personal trainer, group exercise instructor, and also part of the fitness management team. I've been to facilities all over the USA, including South America, Europe and the Caribbean. I have quite the insight about fitness equipment, brands, what motivates people, and so forth. My point is, this modest facility has everything one could possibly need, but without all the overly- pretentious- unecessary-fluff and without the weirdos. They offer plenty of cardio options. The ellipticals were modern, in perfect condition, smooth and well maintained. Treadmills were smooth. Recumbent bikes and spin bikes were available. As I was checking in on yelp, there was a Spin class in progress. Folks were respectful on the indoor track. Interactive sports was a whole vibe! There were several pick-up basketball games happening, like 2 or 3 going on. And folks were talking plenty of smack! I was low-key watching the basketball drama as I was walk-jogging around the indoor track. Totally entertaining and hilarious. It was awesome! 2 Pickleball games were happening as well as volleyball games. In another room there was also a bunch of tables, I think it was a ping-pong room...?? They also offer an indoor skate night. I have no idea what that means or when it happens, lol!! I just saw a bunch of signs for skate rental, and a bunch of racks which housed thick plastic covers for the floor, I guess to make it smooth for indoor skating?? They have a machine weights circuit, a free weight/squat and leg press room, another weight room with dumbbells and other free weight exercise machines. There was an area for group-ex classes, so lighter dumbbells, steps, stretch mats, bands, weighted bars. I used this area to use the hand-held weights, cool down and stretch. And plenty of space on the side of the indoor track to do your own thing. I saw folks practicing volleyball, pickleball, and just independent exercises. This "community center" truly has it all and seriously, competitively compares to other fitness facilities in the area. It may not be as sleek, posh, and modern as your overly-priced $80 - $200 per month facilities, and lacks towel service, steam room, sauna, and locker rooms. However, the equipment is the same! And you have an indoor track, which most gyms do not offer and plenty of social and interactive sports. I came on a Wednesday evening after work, and it was not overly crowded inside. Outside parking was a pinch tricky, but I was able to secure a spot. I enjoyed working out here. I would like to come here once or twice per month, to offset the monotony of my current X-Sport, recently bought out by LA Fitness gym membership that has a lot of run-down, broken equipment for months without repair. It reminds me of going to the campus gym in my college years. Very nostalgic! Anyways...highly recommend.

This facility works for indoor track events. That's one major part of this center. It is strange…read morethat this is connected to a couple schools. There's a community center. I'll say it definitely needs to be upgraded. Time is back in the day there, with outdated options for especially young folks. There is good parking here. Before you laugh, Arlington is known for this being a major challenge. For once you can pull in, without a meter or parallel parking! There's some okay basketball hoops here. Also little kids will enjoy the climbing and playground equipment. This is a family friendly place. My hope is they will update it in the near term.

DC Dream Center is the pride of Ward 7. It's right off of Pennsylvania Ave in a beautifully…read morerenovated building and is a community center/non-profit providing after school programs and other activities to the neighborhood. When you walk in, two very friendly volunteer front desk people greet you with a genuine smile. There's a lobby area with seats and to the left is a chalk board to write out your dream (hence the name). As you walk up the stairs, you'll pass classrooms and then a giant gym. If you go to the top of the building, there's a beautiful rooftop deck overlooking the city (you can see the Washington Monument and the US Capitol Building). DC Dream Center is the heart of our neighborhood!

I'm extremely impressed with this community center. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The…read morecenter offers many services to the local area including a youth mentoring program and after-school program. And, there is a food pantry along with prayer breakfasts and "Reconciliation Lunches". They even offer employment assistance for those needing help finding a job.

Due to pandemic, the Motor Vehicle Administration mobile…read moreservice is currently not available at the center. The free daily local shuttle bus is still operational. The weekly Commuter Store, Farmer's Market and visiting RN are as planned. The unmanned Police Field Office and semi-annual shredding truck are also unchanged. Overall, a valuable resource to the Friendship Heights Village Community. The Crossing Police and Girl Statues are awesome. The traffic cop is at South Park and the Hills Plaza. The studious girl is in front of fountain in Humphrey Park.

This is a beautiful hidden gem inside the friendship heights area. Beautiful gardens, flowers,…read moreplants, fountain and statues outside. A great place to get off the beaten path and sit for a spell.

In regards to the Franklin D. Reeves Parking Garage:…read more They make up their own rules. Please don't part here. On the website it says that they have a flat fee of $10. That was not true for the weekend. We paid $20 thinking we can park overnight. On our way out of the parking lot after we just paid, we saw a fine print that said that no overnight parking is allowed. We asked a worker there and he said that he will make an exception for us as long as we take our cars by 9am. We thanked him and trusted his words. When we came back to pick up our car at 8am, we were told we owe them money for overnight parking and if we don't pay, they will call the police. The rate for that day was $15 but they charged us $40. They mentioned that we're lucky we didn't pay for towing cost of $250. We feel extorted due to the lack of transparency of the parking information. None of the information was upfront and we expected more from a parking garage that was associated with the Franklin D. Reeves Center. If I had known, I would have never parked here. What a scam. Folks, be careful!

In Regards to the parking garage: CROOKS AND SCAMMERS…read moreOn 9/14/2019 at 7:00PM I showed up with a Parkwhiz pass but the attendant wouldn't accept it. I showed him the print out and the app. He just kept yelling at me to prove I paid it and show him how much I paid. How do I "prove" that other than showing you the pass on the print out and the app specifying the garage and the address and the date and time. Parkwhiz passes don't display cost on the app. He changed his tune when I started to call Parkwhiz. I think it's a scam to get more money out of people. I reported my experience to Parkwhiz and they were very kind about it. Either the garage condones this scam ( I see the garage has a VERY low rating on another parking app) or this a scam unique to this worker and he is pocketing the cash like some slimeball thief. I wish I could rate zero stars. I'd rather park elsewhere and take an uber or something.

Lovely place! I was so surprised. I went for an animal rescue event. Evidently, the Center is…read moreavailable for rental. Amazing facility for a small neighborhood center. Super clean. Has a nice sized commercial kitchen and another smaller room that opens for a bar. There is a long side area with a wall of windows like a long indoor sunroom area. Can't recommend this place enough. They do have strict rules for cleanup afterwards perhaps that's why it's so well maintained.

Great facility for hosting community events with a park in the backyard. What more can you ask…read morefor? I came here a few weeks ago to help a local animal shelter with a fundraising event and I wa pleasantly surprised with the size of this building. It has a very large kitchen and plenty of room for dining as well as a side room for use. I'm not sure what they charge, but it is a really great venue for the area.

I went here to get a passport for my child. I arrived at 11 a.m. on a Thursday and there was…read moreabsolutely no line. No appointment is necessary, unlike at many other passport acceptance facilities (which often had a wait of two or more weeks before there was an available appointment). The lady at the desk was very helpful and made photocopies of our driver's licenses for us. They do not offer photographs on site so you have to bring your own, as well as your own copy of your passport application. Parking around the community center was very full but we found a spot on the street. If you need to apply for a passport in person (as when applying for a child under 16), I recommend going to the Takoma Park Community Center. http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/services/passports

Great experience at the walk-in passport office -- thanks Takoma Park for providing superior…read morepassport services! At the time of this review the office was open Monday through Thursday, 9am to 1pm. No appointments, walk-in only. Don't forget your checkbook, two forms of ID, and to read the instructions before you arrive: http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/services/passports

Okay Landover! This community center is right near where my friend just moved to a few years ago…read more After a day of working at his place, he wanted to work out, and invited me to join him at his local gym in this community center. I had no idea what to expect as I had never been! We were able to walk from his spot -- a good 10-15 minute walk I'd say. It also happened to be Early Voting day, so we saw plenty of signs on our way in. Once inside, I saw a sign for all these classes they have, including swimming, tennis, archery, dance... it's quite the variety! I also saw a bunch of rooms down the hall, which I imagine are used for a myriad of activities. We had to check in at the desk, and then we made our way to the gym. It's got everything you need -- TVs that occasionally play music (someone was blasting go-go on a bluetooth speaker, that was fine lol), plenty of treadmills and other cardio machines, plenty of dumbbells, and machines targeting specific muscle groups. My friend and I were there for a good 90 minutes or so, so it definitely had everything we needed. In fact, I'm still pretty sore now! It's great for the locals, and I believe it's ~$120 for a full year's membership. Not bad when comparing to most other places! If you happen to be in the area, give it a shot.

This new, small community center in Hyattsville (Landover, off 202) is the best thing going! It…read morejust opened in October 2016, and offers a beautiful, small gym, fitness classes, meeting spaces, and probably more things that I missed. I love that they feature artwork from local youth, and the kids seem to be using it well. The parking here is super easy, and not crowded. It's nestled in a neighborhood of apartments, so there are always kids playing here. I love the vibe. I'll be back for more classes, for sure.

Wonderful community center. I go for the tennis courts but there is basketball, baseball, and…read moreplaygrounds. A wonderful green space in the middle of the city. The tennis courts are good fun. Lots of community spirit, music, and local flavor. Usually can be a waiting line but the courts are decent and also well lit

I've been a resident in this neighborhood for 13 years and just started using the Fitness Center at…read moreTakoma. I've had good experiences for the last few weeks, until today. It's the first time I've walked in and multiple residents are having problems scanning in or the woman working the front desk "can't find" multiple accounts. Longest line I've seen yet. I haven't had problems scanning in until today and my ID has been scanned each time by other employees (who were courteous and pleasant). Gabrielle lectured me on creating an account, then gave very confusing and contradictory directions on how to unlock the account. I finally left, sat in the car, and figured it out myself. I went back in and she just wanted to see confirmation and didn't even scan me. She was condescending, rude, and lacked basic customer service skills. Do what you can to avoid Gabrielle! She clearly doesn't know how to do her job and likes to create drama for residents. What a waste of everyone's time!

I attended an event at the Hill Center for a cooking class. The space is open and well laid out for…read moreclasses that need a kitchen. I didn't have a chance to see all of the property. I look forward to coming back in the warmer months for a concert on the lawn. Mary Ann was very helpful and explained many of the events that take place all year long. I will be back for future events and concerts offered to our community at no cost. What a great way to give back. Thank you Hill Center!

A great community center near Eastern Market. Beautiful garden and surrounding, and there is the…read moreLittle Pearl restaurant right by it (seems to open at night only?). Staff are very friendly, and they have WiFi (different systems / passwords for different floors and different rooms). On the second floor, there's a stall in the ladies' room with a view (huge window). Not sure if that's a plus or a minus.