What a treat to find this beautiful rooftop pool 4 blocks from the capitol. The Liaison hotel is…read moregreat but the pool and bar 10 floors up make it even better. It's a nice size pool with many seating options all the way around. There are several areas with chaise lounges, umbrellas and tables, there are 4 cabanas to rent and many poolside lounge chairs. There is a bar with drinks and food options that opens at noon. The water is crystal clear and not over chlorinated. Water is a perfect temp to cool down in. It is open to the sky without building interference. Music in the background and a leafy fence to make the air conditioners invisible. There is a bit of noise from those on one end but not unbearable. There are also a few poolside games like bags, large Jenga and a sort of bucket toss. One downside is the lack of outlets and no hotel WiFi. Would recommend if you have some down time!

Nice way to cool off during the summer, especially since DC doesn't have the largest selection of…read moreaccessible bodies of water. Only complaint is it costs $28 to access the pool if you are not a hotel guest.

It was our first time here and we were really happy to find clean spaces, really friendly staff in…read morethe entrance and nice pool temperature. There was enough seating for the amount of people the pool can probably hold. In spite of it being a Saturday, the pool didn't feel crowded. They had enough lifeguards, each looking over one area of the pool. Also, there is a ramping for easy access if you can't use stairs to get into the pool. The kid pool was really nice as well. With the splash area! Only suggestion is take your own hand sanitizer or hand soap because there wasn't any in the bathroom. Other than that, everything was great!

To see all parts of D.C., visit the Banneker Pool, one of the city's most popular outdoor pools. A…read morelarge pool with lanes and sections for children, people from across the city visit between Memorial Day and Labor Day. It's free with a D.C. I.D. There are plenty of chairs for lounging and there are lifeguards on duty whenever they are open. For being popular and older, it's fairly clean.

What a great public pool! When my seven-year-old daughter and I went in early June for a school…read morefriend's birthday party, we had a blast. After signing in and showing I.D., we walked into the gendered changing areas, which were kept clean when we went. The pool area is large with a single pool with various depth and a fenced splash area for younger kids. Staff and lifeguards are attentive. Everyone gets out of the pool for 15 minutes every hour to regulate the pool. Outside the pool is the actual park with plenty of green space for picnics, a skate park, and more. Street parking was easy to find along the park.

Wonderful pool with a spray park and beachlike entrance...a perfect summer go-to place.read more

If you like people, this is the spot for you! There's a whole myriad of them scattered all over…read morethe place. All ages, all sizes! If you want to have no parking, yep, come on down. This is THEE hub. Because of the egregious amount of people, expect to park far as hell from the complex. Even better, use your phone flashlight to illuminate your walkway because there only a few street lamps. Perhaps this is why, even in the crosswalk, you too can have an invigorating rush as your life flashes before your eyes in the stark headlights of a metro bus who never heard of a brake! Finally, enjoy the amenities in the aquatic center two informational desks down in a basement where lockers require $1.00 in coins. Quarters to be exact! Because why not! You've paid for a membership and/or a class, why not pay for the nostalgia of loose change! Who needs the year 2026?! Extroverts, this is the spot. Introverts, you will feel overwhelmed and wonder what fresh hell did you step in, probably try to power through until the pesky locker thwarts all defenses. You'll throw your hands up and peace tf out and say to yourself, yep I shall stick to the aquatic centers only. More manageable.

Hey friends! My friends and I started a new workout journey together. We decided to come here for…read morethe gym, the fitness classes, and the pool. It's an amazing facility. The fitness center is suitable for all levels. Equipment is well taken care of and has a great variety of equipment. There's two levels of workout space. The top floor has a walking track and many cardio machines. There's cubbies to store your things, if not, locker rooms are available as well. If you're shy like me, you'll enjoy this facility. Even on the weekends it wasn't too busy. Also there's plenty of space to workout with no one near you. The pool is nice! Great for children, it has a slide and waterfall. The hot tub is warm and clean. -Day pass is $5. Memberships are $20. -There's a cafe on the main floor. -Plenty of parking. -Staff is very friendly. -There's a gymnastics studio and a track where local students practice. I'm excited to try one of their fitness classes. I hope you enjoy.

Great lifeguards. Knowledgeable, professional and friendly. Wonderful pool experience!…read moreVery Clean locker room too.

Out of all of D.C.'s recreation centers, this one is among the most spacious. An outdoor pool, two…read moreplaygrounds, a community garden, a forest garden, courts, and a field give visitors plenty to do! Street parking is nearby and the grassy area even has some shade!

Pool season has officially begun! Today we ushered it in with a pot luck BBQ. I'm not quite ready…read moreto venture into the pool, but I am ready to chill out with a book beside it. Maybe once the sun warms the water a tad more I'll come by for a late night swim on a night when the pool stays open until 10pm. I normally wouldn't review my condo's pool, but I wanted to pay homage to the irreplaceable Kelly G. She should be here with me right now. I will be thinking of her and her secret box of wine every time I check in. This one's for you, Kelly G.

Thanks to Libby F. I have been to this pool twice. I stand to receive two more invites this summer…read more It is a great pool. Not kidney shaped like many condo pools but rectangular with a extra little piece of square on the end. This pool is the perfect pool to lounge away a lazy Sunday. Complete with deck chairs, chaise lounges, tables with umbrellas, and floatation devices. I've only been in the women's changing room but it's pretty nice. It has showers which is a nice touch for a pool at a condo where all members are within walking distance of their own home showers. There are lifeguards. And if some little kids jump in they sit in the high chairs. Thanks Libby F. For invitations to a pool that is as good as it gets!

Apparently no one updates their reviews except for me ! New manager Morgan is lovely and Keyton has…read morebeen a pleasure to meet this year. The kitchen is turning our some awesome flavors and drinks are commensurate pricing with any other rooftop establishment in DC... Matt and Stephanie and Ben ensure pool is always clean, and beds / loungers have all been updated this year with new basses and new Upholstry and new towels. Wifi is great for working- and it is a hidden oasis during the week- it's dead quiet ! Your own personal pool !

I don't understand all the low ratings…read more A group of us decided to spend a whole Saturday at Penthouse. I went in with no expectations as it's a rooftop pool in the city. This usually means super slow service, with mediocre food. Needless to say, I was extremely blown away with the ambiance, food, and service. Ambiance: surprisingly when we went it wasn't as packed as I thought it would be. The scene was more relaxing than party central. In addition, the establishment had brand new modern furniture with cabanas and day beds. We had a nice view of the sunset Service: the service was 5 stars! Our waitress, Anaiah, was super friendly and helpful. She had a big smile on her face the whole time. She made sure we were taken good care of. Also, a shoutout to Ty for charging my phone. He offered to charge my phone as the battery was running low and he did it without a frown. Food: please keep in mind that you're eating at a rooftop pool not the Ritz Carlton. The food was pretty good considering where we were dining. I got the chicken avocado sandwich and my boyfriend got the hamburger. The burger and chicken were cooked well. The fries were crispy and delicious. I personally thought the food was priced fairly. We decided to order a bottle of rose so I can't speak for their drinks. But for four orders of food and one bottle of rose we ended up spending around $30pp (4 people total) not bad! My boyfriend and I ended up staying till around 8pm. It was such a relaxing yet fun Saturday! We will definitely be back :)

It was a school trip, we decided to eat our lunch here before going into the Rubell Museum.read more

Randall Recreation Center is a great place for kids in southwest DC in the Waterfront neighborhood…read more It comes with a large playground with a sea animal theme, a pool, basketball court, a soccer field, and some cool murals. If you need a place to take your kids, go here!

between a 2.5 and 3 stars…read more I decided to check out the facility and aerobics classes today as I live nearby and they have a good deal for local residents ($150/quarter). I was sorely disappointed. First, the building from the outside looks big, spacious and bright. On the plus side: The pool looks great -25yards and wasn't that busy on a Saturday morning. The locker room was ok. plenty of lockers (they give you keys to), showers were clean. On the not so plus side: the weights/cardio room is just one room, not all that big and limited in what it has. It felt like what you'd find in a big hotel versus what you'd expect a University to have. There were maybe 4 treadmills, 2 ellipticals, a few bikes, and some loose weights. The aerobics class was ok if you are 65+ (which almost everyone there was). The instructor started 10-15mins late, then ended 5mins late thereby starting the next class late as well. The instructor lead an ok class for a senior fitness group but she needed to loose at least 50lbs and therefore her form on lunges or even squats was awful. So, if you are a senior this is a 4* gym, costs only $85/quarter! If you are younger, and have to pay more, it is more like 2* and I would not recommend.

The facilities are great here-clean, spacious, and well laid out. Plenty of parking when we went on…read morea Sunday. My daughter really enjoyed her swimming lesson here with Coach Jerry and is looking forward to returning soon.

I enjoy this pool although it does get packed on weekends. Much more enjoyable on the weekdays in…read morebetween the summer camps. Great if you live nearby and can forgo the facilities which aren't very clean and tend to have sewer bugs.

This was a horrible experience the water was salty which it never has been the past few times I've…read morewent there,there was a spider web,the shower looks like it has never been cleaned it stunk so bad and the floor of the shower was disgusting honestly I don't recommend going here.