I'm rating this facility mostly based on the fitness center which is available to all DC residents…read moreat no cost. Of the recreation centers that I've visited so far in DC, this fitness center is the most updated and well-kept. The crowd is pretty steady regardless of the time of day (I've been at different hours of the day and days of the week between 6:30AM-7:30PM) but I've never been able to not use equipment during my 45-60 minutes workouts. Note that the fitness center closes 30 minutes before the posted hours (I.e. if the rec center closes at 8PM, the fitness center closes at 7:30PM). Not pictured are also more weight machines, a dumbbell rack with weights 5-100lbs and kettlebells. Aside from the fitness center, there's also the athletic field, playground, rooftop garden, outdoor basketball/tennis courts, and a gymnasium. From what I've seen, events at this rec center are more-so geared towards folks under 18 and 55+.

Edgewood Recreation Center is a newly-renovated recreations center in Northeast's Edgewood…read moreneighborhood. Here's why it's worth a visit: 1) Amenities: There's a lot to do inside and outside. On the outside, there's a massive field, a track, playground, a garden and basketball courts. Pre-pandemic, the inside has a gym, classrooms, etc. 2) Views: There's an area with benches with beautiful views of nearby Trinity Washington University. This recreation is new and super nice. It's worth a visit!

There are three really great tennis courts here. I'm a little hestitant to write this review; it…read morewould be like writing a review for a secret surf spot on the west coast or north shore. This is the kind of spot you want to share only with your good friends. The courts have lights, tight nets, blue playing surfaces free of cracks and ragweed, and plenty of free parking. If the Highlands park courts are full, just head down Arlington Ridge and check these babies out. More info here (http://www.arlingtonva.us/departments/parksrecreation/scripts/parks/GunstonPark.aspx)

Excellent courts!!! Please enjoy and share with your friends!! We currently take a lot of pride in…read moremaintaining them. Jose R.

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.

Great experience with TennisDC! It helps you to play with people at your level and area in DC…read more Totally recommended!

I've been a member of the Tennis League Network since 2021 and I've enjoyed the league. The…read moredivisions are organized by ability level and are well-organized. Each division has enough players so that each player can play an unlimited number of matches. It's nice that match dates, times, and locations are flexible. Also, the app itself works well and standings are updated right after match score submission. Overall, great app and league!

Great neighborhood pool- lots of sun on the deck throughout the day in comparison to Hearst or…read moreVolta pools. There is only 1 lap lane so there are probably other DC pools that are more suited for serious swimmers. The women's locker room facilities are functional and spartan but clean. The lifeguards are nice and they sometimes play fun music. It's a multi-generational crowd and the usually the atmosphere is pretty chill. My only complaint is that some families with young kids leave food wrappers and food crumbs all over the chairs and deck. It's gross because stuff sometimes end up in the pool. Food seems to attract birds and yellow jackets. That being said, overall, it's a great pool to have in the neighborhood.

This review is for the pool only. For a free DPR pool, this one was great for us. Their website is…read morenot clear at all, but there is parking on-site at the recreation center. Alternatively if you are walking heading north on Wisconsin, turn right on S Street and then left into the parking lot (across from Anna Banana's). From there, walk toward the recreation center and the pool is to the right. Check-in is at the chain link gated fence. As with all DPR pools, bring your ID and you need to sign in. The sidewalk is flat and there are no steps to get to the pool area so it's easy for a stroller. The pool itself isn't as large as others, but the wide steps to get in and small shelf along one of the edges for littles to sit/stand is a plus. But it is NOT a zero entry pool, and starts at 3 ft. There is a rope at 4 ft that sections off the deeper section, and they had one dedicated lap lane that was only in use for a bit and then used by young adults to stand and read away from kids splashing. Not much shade here--one canopy covers only about one row of chairs--so it was at a premium. The bathrooms are not accessible--head around the back of the recreation center to the first red door. The girls' locker room is down the steps and boys' is up. But the locker room was clean and stocked. The lifeguards were nice and helpful. They do safety breaks at 45 mins and all kids need to get out of the pool. Also, there are no broken chairs that I saw! The pool is not pristine (cement cracking, etc) but the water was clean and guests generally respectful of one another. Pro tip: they have a big white case of pool toys at the lifeguard station (pool noodles, kickboards, etc). Plus life jackets. We had a good time and will be back!

Sherwood Recreation Center is a recreation center just south of H Street along 10th and G Streets…read moreNortheast. The rec center itself is large, but it's closed due to the pandemic. What is open is the playground and it's spacious leaving room for families to safe distance. Still, masks are required. Near the tennis courts (yes, the courts are open too) are a few D.C. statehood murals part of the mayor's campaign to make D.C. the 51st state. There's a rainbow-colored mural, a rose mural (D.C.'s flower) and a few others by local artists.

This park is SOOOO COOL! Especially for kids of different ages. There's multiple swings (although…read morethe baby swing is broken right now - if that doesn't get fixed I'll update this review accordingly), multiple play areas, outdoor musical instruments, and SO MANY SPOTS FOR CLIMBING especially for bigger kids. There's a bug field with a walking path. We will definitely be visiting this park more often!

Awesome place to play recreational tennis. Kathleen runs fun clinics that start with skills drills…read moreand end in doubles games several mornings a week, and she groups participants according to ability. They are open to anyone who signs up (contact Kathleen), even if you aren't affiliated with Georgetown U. (I'm not),. and are reasonably priced.

What a large, nice gym. They have everything you could want, but I wish they had more of some…read moreitems. The body bars and the light weights in the back by the indoor track are limited, the lightest body bar is 12 lbs and there are no 3lb weights. I mean what about shoulder weights for girls? I guess Georgetown figures their girls are mentally as well as physically strong. The girls locker rooms are definitely dated with pink and grey (think 60s poodle skirts) and vanity mirrors everywhere. There was only one sink that I could find in the very back of the locker room with only a couple bathroom stalls. I wish there was a sink at the front so I could just run in and wash my hands. That being said they do have automatic hand sanitizers around every corner and cleaning wipes to wipe down all of the equipment. You must purchase the work out classes individually or pay a set amount per number of classes. Currently its $65 for unlimited classes per semester. Look for their sign up table the first week of school to get a discount. The entire gym is underground, above it are the soccer fields. When I first went, I didn't realize that behind the curtains by the cardio machines was the second half of the gym with floor mats, light weights, cycling equipment and an indoor track. No wonder everyone was looking at me funny when I was trying to lift the giant weights by the cardio machines. When you first walk in you are asked to swipe your GO card. Having just paid my fees they had me fill out a pass to speed up my processing and then let me enter the gym. I had questions for the front desk staff concerning class prices and details about some of the classes. I was met with blank stares and finally after my persistence an offer to call their manager. This happened in the evening after the management office had closed. I came back the next day and was directed to this office. The student who helped me there was a bit more helpful, but still had that blank stare expression. I get the impression they don't get many new people asking questions. Yates is located at the back of campus just past the football field in the center of campus. I really like this gym so far and the only reason I'm docking one star is because of the dated appearance inside, some older, limited gym equipment, and front desk staff who have no idea as to the answer to any of my questions.

Near the Metro and many restaurants, bars, and shops along Georgia Avenue NW is a recreation center…read morerun by the city. Park for free along the street and walk into a large outdoor space with a field surrounded by rowhouses and a playground with two areas with equipment. My five-year-old daughter loved the playground, especially the climbing ropes. If you go, note that there's barely any shade so plan accordingly. We got so hot visiting in August that we left after 30 minutes.

So many rooms! Looks like a school, I'm assuming it was at one point. Turf soccer field. Lots of…read moreexercise equipment, computer lab, gymnasium, but not a lot of parking.