Along the Potomac River northwest of Georgetown is a close-knit community called The Palisades…read more This is its recreation center. There's a small parking lot in the front and trails that lead to an actual recreation center, fields and a playground that doubles as a splash park in the summer. My four-year-old daughter loved the playground. It's modeled after an Indigenous American village along the Potomac River with slides, etc. For being in a wealthy neighborhood, it's a little run down, but still a lot of fun. If you like quirky art, take the small dirt path to the right when facing the parking lot. Walk a few yards to a small opening in the forest to find the "Glass Forest" with art hanging on the trees. It's a little creepy, but also quirky!

Hmmm...I suppose I was assuming this playground would be more than it was given the area…read more The good: *a couple slides, things to climb on *dedicated parking lot *fitness equipment *skate park (definitely check this out) The issues: *the equipment is old and run down: pieces of the padded floor are all over the place and kids throw them *back to those kids and why we won't be back....where are the parents, nannies, guardians, SOME adult?! There were lots around but no one was telling their kid to not throw pieces of the ground at people. My son was excited about the slide....until he was trampled while going down it by 4 kids (at least 8 years old so they should know better anyways) running up the slide. This hasn't ever been an issue before since caretakers are usually at least sort of watching their kids but nope not here. Overall the equipment was boring and the playground way beyond capacity, particularly during these times. Not a fan, won't be back.

Very kid friendly. There's a long walking path, playground for the kiddos, and a few tennis courts…read more There is not too much parking but if you get there at a decent time, you'll find something. Not sure if they have overflow parking.

I grew up in this neighborhood. Great expansive park. Playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball…read morecourts, baseball diamonds, and large open green fields. Walked my dog here yesterday and reminisced on all the good times. A really nice park situated in a quiet safe neighborhood. Great place for families, children, and grown ups alike to come run around or relax at.

Along 18th Street, this playground is entirely enclosed with equipment for both bigger and smaller…read morekids. There are benches for caregivers to sit.

Whoa! Where was this type of playground when I was a kid?…read more On an unusually warm late December morning, we took to Yelp to find an outdoor playground in Adams Morgan. The first recommendation was this one. We pulled up and found street parking immediately. My little pumpkin had the playground to herself for about 30 mins and then she came down the slide to 20 or so kids. That's when the real fun began. As adults, sadly we forget how it feels to be a child and experience the wind in our hair as we fly on a slide or swing. Our desensitized bodies, having driven cars and flown in planes, forget the sensation of speed from our youth, which at the time is the fastest, most thrilling thing we can know. Kudos to the makers of this playground and all the folks who create play environments that transport children into magical adventures.

This children's park is next to the Newark Street Dog Park and it is a good option for the kids. It…read morewas recently renovated (2014 I believe) and has swings, see-saw, slides, etc that will keep kids entertained for hours! Also has non-slip rubber floors that will avoid injuries to your kid if they fall.

This is a terrific new playground added by DPR in 2024. Best suited for kids 2-6. It's great to see…read morethe city make investments with a focus on the Crestwood of tomorrow instead of the Crestwood of the past.

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.

A very nice secluded park with a great softball field.read more

Glebe Road Park is tucked away in North Arlington off Old Glebe Road (duh). Its three tennis…read morecourts are lighted and in pretty good condition. There's hardly ever a wait for a court, but you can still reserve one online via Arlington's website. The basketball court is also lit. There's another enclosed court for other acitvities - I've seen South American dance troupes practicing there on occasion during the summer. At the bottom of the hill are a couple swing sets. Some nature trails lead over to Fort Ethan Allen Park and the Gulf Branch Nature Center. The only thing keeping Glebe Road Park from a fifth Yelp star would be a little more playground equipment - maybe a slide or a jungle gym or something.

this public park. it's small, but deep. hike deep through the woods. you'll find a stream, a…read moreblacksmith's shop, a bridge (over the stream), 2 different neighborhoods you'll want to move into. bring a tennis racket, basketball, jump rope, butt (for swingsets), and a dog. Maybe two.

This is a review of the dog park…read more There's so much space here for dogs to run around and explore. They have plenty of seating available for humans as well to relax in the shade while the dogs do their thing.

Madison Community Center is a former elementary school which is now a community center primarily…read moreoffering adult-oriented programs, especially those targeted at seniors. It's located adjacent to Fort Ethan Allen Park, so it's tough to tell whether the Dog Park and playground are part of the Community Center or the Park. I guess it doesn't mattter - they're both pretty nice. It's also the polling place for nearby residents come election time.