Indeed a hidden gem! Playground, lots of space for kids (and adults) to run around, splash pad in…read morethe warm months, and a very nice building with restrooms, meeting rooms, and more. You have to sign in to use that facility but the staff was friendly and it's no big deal. As a parent I also appreciated that you have to enter a gate and it's a little bit outside (or inside, rather) the rest of the neighborhood. Great place to host an outdoor birthday party.

If I could give zero stars, I would. This place is disgusting. There is absolutely no soap or paper…read moretowels in the bathrooms, and they are so f'ing lazy that the toilet paper is on the floor - not properly refilled. That is unsanitary and disgusting! Second, the people at the front desk are incredibly unprofessional. How are they still employed?

What a great recreation center! Parts of it are outdated like the entrance and check-in area to the…read morepool, but overall, it's an excellent recreational center. Here's why. 1) Indoor Pool: The indoor pool is kept clean and is pretty big with half of the pool shallow for kids to play in with splash areas and a water slide. The other half is laned for adults to swim. There are always lifeguards there and the space provides life jackets for kids and adults if needed. There are changing rooms with lockers too. 2) Amenities: Inside is a gym with treadmills, weights, and more, and other rooms for classes, etc. With a permit, you can rent their multi-purpose room for birthday parties and it comes with a small kitchen connected to the room. Inside are murals of the neighborhood by local artists. Outside is a field, a rocket ship-themed playground, a statue of a dap, and a field. 3) Parking: Free street parking is easy to find just outside the rec center. 4) Staff: I always find the staff to be friendly and reasonable. They are great!

I've been twice to use the gym, and I must say it's pretty decent. I'm a little hesitant to post…read morethat here because I don't want it to get too crowded, but it has everything I need for good workout. 3 treadmills, an eliptical (maybe 2), free weights, kettle bells, a bench and one of those weight machines that has lat pull downs and like 3 other machines in one. Also full length mirrors and good lighting so the gym selfies are always popping. My friends go to the indoor pool and they love it and when I pooped my head inside the gym, it looks pretty nice too. The facilities are super clean and the staff (that I've encountered) is really nice. They've really done a nice job updating this center. It's also free with a dc license so enjoy your tax dollars at work!

Great facility! They have made some major improvement over the last 2 years. There is an area for…read morelounging, lap swimming, a children's play area. I enjoy swimming laps and lounging with a book and a snack. I can't wait until the doors are open again!

This is a very nice pool. Clean and well maintained with a friendly staff. $5 for MD residents…read more Usually not crowded and has ample seating.

Not alot of people which I like and price is pretty good no classes I would love classes that are…read moreconsistent Big locker and bathroom clean I wouldn't shower I just like taken a shower at home. ... over all good just no classes

I only come here to watch my son and nephews play in aau basketball tourneys when it's held…read morehere...it's chaotic..noisy...whistles blowing...parents screaming...sometimes at thier own kids...if I may add its to late for that..should have had them practicing before they got on the court lol...but all its aau basketball 8 games going on at the same time...its the the best spot fo tourneys East Coast Competions. Bring your own food...the food there is not worth the money..but they do serve hot dogs..chips and water and gatorade.

I came here for the first time to support my nephew during his boxing training. This center is…read morespacious and has a lot to offer for all ages. My other little nephews were able to play at the playground and soft playroom. The boxing room where my other nephew was training was cramped but it is quite state of the art and had all the necessary equipment and boxing ring. Staff at the front desk were very helpful and friendly. I look forward to coming back here to watch my nephew box.

They have Nice equipment.. it's always clean and the staff is friendly. They host a lot of…read moredifferent events and it's very spacious in there

The place is in dire need of remodeling & cleaning. The pools, especially the toddler pool, have…read moredirty bottoms (lots of dirt) and hair floating around. The lounge area has furniture from the 60s I suppose, and the floors have not been swept since then! The vibe and energy, however, is very welcoming and you get a sense of belonging in the community. I just wish they hired a cleaning crew and kept the areas better maintained.

great and fun for kids. great for gatherings. the local swim team is such a delight and the…read morelifeguards are very trained

The Fields at RFK may be the city's best playground/play area. Here's why:…read more 1) Playground: The ground is bouncy making it safer for kids and the equipment is slightly more advanced to help children develop confidence. There are mounds to climb, a three story slide, swings, etc. There's equipment for older kids and young kids like my 2-year-old daughter. 2) Fields: Nearby are several fields often used for soccer. My daughter loves watching people play soccer offering more entertainment. 3) View: Kids love that the Metro soars by nearby above ground and adults find it cool too! 4) Facilities: There are trash cans around, a party pavilion with outlets, and nice bathrooms with plenty of drinking water. 5) Kingman Island: Nearby is the entrance to Kingman Island, a man-made island in the Anacostia River with canoes, over 100 resident and migratory birds, and wooden bridges. We're averaging two trips a day here on the weekends. It's such a great area for families!

As I am always looking for a new playground during these times, I was aware of the fields at RFK…read moreand decided to finally check it on this past Wednesday. We arrived slightly after 2pm and there were more people there than I thought would be there. I quickly realized about half of those kids were a childcare group. Considering the overall playground area, this is definitely one of the best in not only DC but in the DMV area. It reminds me of the greatest hits of some of our favorite parks in NOVA: Fort Barnard, Mosaic Park, and Quincy Park (all in Arlington and worth visiting). My son loved the sports theme and naming the different balls. There are multiple slides: a roller slide, a small slide, medium slide, and a large tube slide. There are lots of "mountains " with and without rocks, bridges to climb, and various musical components. There's a two story merry-go-round, a couple one level ones, and multiple styles of swings. A separate part of the fields at RFK are the fields themselves. We spent some time on one kicking a soccer ball and throwing a football. There were no formal things going on except for what looked to be some organized kid movement class. A couple people practicing, another few just wrestling , and a few more walking. Of particular note, parking is readily available and the bathrooms are open. They have a changing room bathroom too. It only took about 20 minutes to get here, which is similar to some of the nicer parks in North Arlington, so I'd come here again for sure!

I started using the Lee rec center when I first moved to Old Town from Arlington and was too poor…read moreto afford a gym (plus it's just 2 blocks from my house). It's nothing fancy, just a community rec center with a weight/machine room and class area. They do offer pretty decent classes on Tuesday and Thursday nights--one night is a weight class and the other an aerobics class. If you're looking for high end machines and weights with a nice locker room, this place is not for you. Most of the devices are old and the space it tight, but if you're on a budget or just want to get a quick workout in, the Lee Center will get the job done. There is also a tennis court and basketball court, as well as a baseball diamond where little league teams come out to practice and play. I haven't been by to see if the pool is open...it was closed last summer. Hopefully it's open so I have an easy way to cool off during this summer heat! The staff is super nice as well. They're all locals and know everything about the area, so even if you're not in need of a place to work out, they are a great resource for anything and everything to do and find in Alexandria.

I cannot for the life of me understand why this doesn't show up on google or maps. There IS a…read moreplayground here and it's wonderful. Take fayette all the way until it ends. You WILL think you're going the wrong way. It's great. Parking. Score. And bathrooms inside! Perfect!