Hamilton Recreation Center is GREAT! There's usually a restroom open in the back of the building,…read moretwo playgrounds that are mostly shaded (a novelty in D.C.), and a large green space for soccer, etc. There's also easy street parking too!

Came here because a friend told me about volleyball games occurring here every Mondays and…read moreWednesdays. And plus, it's free to play. So, came here with my friend. Very nice place with people playing ping pong, basketball, volleyball and other games. The people here are really friendly and encouraging. Will definitely come back and play more volleyball.

It's a basic pool and it's free. Therefore, I don't expect luxury locker rooms but the pool seems…read morerelatively clean, and there are usually plenty of lounge chairs. My biggest complaint is the sheer volume of whistle blowing. There is one guard that I think swallowed his so every time he breathes you hear it. I'm a single woman, so I don't particularly love rowdy games of Marco Polo, but you gotta let these kids have fun. I once heard him whistle at someone during a break. Nobody was even in the pool. Honestly, if there wasn't multiple whistles per minute, I would be shocked. This guy definitely has a power complex! It's absurd. Also, no adult swim. Every 45 minutes they empty the entire pool for 15 minutes. I was sitting on the edge (my feet weren't even in the water) and I got a whistle blown at me and told to back away from the water.

This place has very strict policy and the clothing requirements are garbage. The bathroom is dirty…read moreas if they haven't cleaned for 10 years and the pool is very full. The only good thing is that it's free.

Everyone seems a be friendly and the staff attentive. Classes available to keep you active and…read moremoving.

From the owner: For DC residents aged 60 and older.read more