Great spot on the weekend. Big parking lot with lots of parking. Love the chill vibe!read more

bruh this skatepark pretty good it's just that i suck at skating but i would recommendread more

An amazing park the community is amazing although there are a lot of scooter kids, definitely…read morecoming back soon

They've renovated the skate park since I was last there. Spacious and lots of neat areas. One of…read morethe great parks and recreation venues in Fairfax County.

Garfield Park is dilapidated and ruinous. Most playground equipment is broken or damaged, and it is…read moreoverdue for an overhaul. Kids may still have fun, but this is a subpar destination due to its lack of maintenance and all the noise from the expressway looming over it and directly adjacent. The adaptive swing has cracked plastic and doesn't lock, a merry-go-round thing barely moves, the slides are incredibly slow, etc. Tip: Eastern Market Metro Park near 8th and Penn SE is a better bet if you care about playgrounds. This place is OK for a picnic under the mature trees, if you don't mind the din of highway traffic. It also has an embankment on the western edge that is suitable for wintertime sledding. On the plus side, when my four-year-old and I were there this month, she spotted a rat trapped in the bottom of the metal trash can by the playground. So, although we would never feed pests, we showed mercy on the distressed beast. We got a good amount of memorable and free enjoyment by rescuing it from dehydration and heat exhaustion using an empty chip bag to lift it to freedom, then watching it scurry into concrete blocks under the highway. Ah, the simple joys, haha

Cool park and place to have fun. Garfield Park is located pretty close to Capitol Hill. It has some…read moreinteresting things different from many other parks. Be sure to check out the playgrounds even if you don't have any kids. They have one for adults too. Getting here from Capitol Hill doesn't take long. It still seems like it's quite a ways away though. This also is close to the Navy Yard. One bad thing is that it can be noisy because of the traffic on the freeway. There's a concrete wall separating the park from Interstate 395, which is where the noise comes from especially when it's rush hour, so if you want a quiet and relaxing visit avoid coming here at those times. Other than that it's one of the best parks around. The playground is cool for kids. If you're an adult you also have your own place to play next to it. They have adult sized playground equipment so you don't have to worry about being too heavy to play on these. It overall is one of the best parks in DC. Other than the freeway noise there's a lot of other things to like about it. This is a nice way of getting from Capitol Hill to the Navy Yard.

The Overall Vibe This skatepark is truly a world-class…read morefacility located right in the heart of Arlington. 2. From the moment you arrive, the energy of the local community is infectious and welcoming. 3. The design is modern, sleek, and incredibly well-thought-out for all types of riders. 4. It stands as a testament to what a great public recreation space should look like. 5. Whether you are a local or just passing through, this place is a must-visit destination. 6. The atmosphere is consistently positive and motivates you to push your limits. 7. You can tell the designers really cared about the flow of the entire park. 8. It feels like a sanctuary for anyone who loves life on wheels. 9. The park is impeccably maintained and looks as good as the day it opened. 10. Every visit here feels like a fresh opportunity to learn something new. The Concrete and Flow The concrete work is exceptionally smooth and provides the perfect amount of grip. 12. There are no awkward cracks or bumps to ruin your line while you are carving. 13. Transitioning from one section to another feels natural and effortless. 14. You can maintain your speed across the entire park without constant pushing. 15. The layout allows for endless combinations of tricks and lines. 16. It is rare to find a park where the geometry is this precise. 17. The flat ground areas are level and perfect for warming up your basics. 18. Every corner of the park serves a specific purpose for progression. 19. The drainage system is excellent, meaning the park dries quickly after it rains. 20. You won't find many "dead zones" where the flow simply stops. The Bowls and Transition The deep bowl is a masterpiece of transition engineering. 22. It offers vertical sections that are challenging even for seasoned veterans. 23. The pool coping provides that satisfying "clack" sound every skater loves. 24. For those just starting with transition, the smaller bowls are very forgiving. 25. The hips in the bowl section are perfectly shaped for catching air. 26. You can spend hours just carving the lines in the deep end. 27. The transitions are consistent and don't have any weird kinks. 28. It provides a great environment to build your confidence in the air. 29. The shallow end is perfect for practicing your grinds and stalls. 30. It is easily one of the best bowl setups in the entire DMV area. The Street Section The street course features a variety of ledges that slide like butter. 32. There are rails of different heights to accommodate everyone from beginners to pros. 33. The stairs are spaced perfectly for those looking to send it down a gap. 34. I love how the manual pads are integrated into the overall flow. 35. The A-frame ledge is a highlight for anyone who enjoys technical skating. 36. You can find plenty of bank-to-curb spots to get creative with. 37. The hubbas are intimidating but shaped perfectly for long, smooth grinds. 38. There is a great mix of round and square rails to choose from. 39. The variety of obstacles ensures that you never get bored with your session. 40. It truly mimics the feel of a high-end urban skate spot. Beginner Friendliness This park is an amazing place for beginners to get their bearings. 42. There is plenty of open space to practice pushing and stopping safely. 43. The low-impact obstacles allow new riders to learn without too much fear. 44. More experienced skaters are generally very respectful of those learning. 45. It is a great spot for kids to develop their balance and coordination. 46. You see a lot of parents here supporting their children's progress. 47. The park offers a clear path for progression from small to large features. 48. Everyone started somewhere, and this park honors that journey. 49. It is heartening to see the next generation of skaters thriving here. 50. The inclusive environment makes it easy for anyone to feel at home. Professional Features On the flip side, the pro-level features will test even the best athletes. 52. The height of the larger ramps allows for massive amplitude. 53. You will often see incredibly talented riders putting on a show here. 54. The technicality of the ledges requires precision and focus. 55. It is a legitimate training ground for those looking to go pro. 56. The park is often used for filming high-quality skate edits. 57. The speed you can generate here is truly impressive. 58. It handles high-impact landings very well without vibrating your feet. 59. You can really see the professional influence in the obstacle placement. 60. It challenges your creativity just as much as your physical skill. Park Amenities and Location The surrounding park area is beautiful and well-landscaped. 62. There are plenty of benches for spectators to sit and enjoy the action. 63. Having access to water fountains is a huge plus during hot summer days. 64. The restrooms are nearby and generally kept quite clean. 65. Parking is convenient and usually easy to find close to the entrance. 66. The park is situated

I love the energy and flow. A great pace to skate, or just observe.read more

This place is about the closest thing to a skate park as you get here in this part of Maryland…read more What you can find here: a bunch of shitty homemade ramps that fall apart clusters of kids getting in the way and a few local shredders (the few who are used to these terrible ramps) In addition to the banks, the 1/4 pipe (if you can call it that), a coped foot-high curb, and some assorted Jersey barriers (with no kickers?), theres also a mini ramp there. It's made of metal though, so slip outs are on the menu. Come here if you're in the area, and have a vehicle, and want to skate a strange little homemade spot. Just get your tetanus booster before.

the real ones know. Ktown is the spot. 99c Arizona iced teas and some sour patch kids. You flexin…read moreme you flexa?

Langdon Park Community Center is a massive space if you include the surrounding park. The building…read moreitself is old, but provides space for events, etc. Just outside the building is the Chuck Brown Memorial Park with lots of open grass, tables, and memorials for Chuck. There's even a skating park making it one of the only public skating parks in the city.

This park is good for beginners and people filming for the gram. It's not covered so rainy days…read moreit's a no go. Plenty of parking!

Cool skate park if you really like ramps and rails. It's all gated up which was kind of weird to me…read morebut definitely a spot to check out!

Really chill skate park, I came on a day that didn't really have a lot of people. I leaned how to…read morego down the ramps and the other dude that was here was really nice and chill. Definitely should check it out. I would say there isn't a lot of like cruising space so if you're coming to get comfortable on your board try to come on a day that's not busy!

Finally, something legit in the DC metro area. Best blend of plaza and transition of any park in…read morethe region. Built in the fall of 2014, this is the latest Spohn Ranch addition to our area. Unlike their modest plaza at Wakefield and their luckluster design at Lake Fairfax, though, this creation is exactly what contemporary designs are supposed to be: blended elements that combine something for everyone, look like a work of art, and leave you constantly finding more lines. I am a fan of big transitions but this place is still really fun at mostly 5 feet high. The rails are of the medium to low variety (all round) and the ledges have lots of different approach angles, heights, etc...i.e. way more fun than your usual skatepark hubba. The trannies are a little bumpy but not so much that it's distracting. I only bring it up because I was surprised that such a well-done park has that as a (very minor) flaw. What creative genius on the Spohn Ranch team designed this place, and why couldn't they have done Lake Fairfax? Run, don't walk, to this place. Bonus for families: the kiddie jungle gym park a stones throw away is like something out of Knotts Berry Farm. It must have cost a fortune, has restrooms, and a mist section for hot summer months.

During the winter break, they opened it for parents to bring their children to play. They also…read moreprovided a Togo lunch and popcorn for the kids.

Just south of Mount Olivet Cemetery is a large recreation center in Trinidad. During the pandemic…read morethe inside if closed, but the outside gives you many reasons to go: 1) Access: There's easy street parking and a Capital Bikeshare dock in front of the recreation center. 2) Amenities: There's plenty of grass, benches, a large playground, a field and a small skate park (hard to find in the city). 3) Art: There are four D.C. statehood murals on the recreation center. If you go and get hungry, you can easily walk to Compact Supermarket, a local corner store with two murals painted on the outside.

Meridian Hill Park is so underrated, far enough away from downtown that tourists either don't know…read moreabout it or is too far for them to get to it (not really a close by Metro stop). I held a birthday party here years ago. I have visited this spot dozens of times when I lived in DC and yesterday I visited again to see the flowing fountains! Definitely much more vibrant, clean, lively, and energetic now. People biking, walking, reading, napping, hammocking, and just hanging out. Great spot to meet with friends, plenty of sunny and shaded spots, with clean bathrooms up on the northeast side near Euclid St. If you have an opportunity to visit, visit!

Following many years of dilapidation, the fountain at Meridian Hill is finally working again. The…read morespace was hopping when I visited, and it's no surprise. A couple of individual stall bathrooms are working on the top level. Most people though, were sitting in the lower domain and enjoying the views.