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!

Its a decent park…read more Standard stuff, pretty well kept. Worth a visit if you are already in the area.

Interesting little park. Here's a little description of it from it's website:…read more Barton Park is a beautiful and contemplative area. Visit our Healing Garden that includes the labyrinth moved from the now closed Northern Virginia Whitman-Walker Clinic. This small park overlooks Barton Street Community Garden and Rocky Run Park and is 3 acres.

Park inside of Fort Belvoir with a gazebo and view of Dogue Creek & the Potomac River. Beautiful…read morePark and views. They have a Children's park inside it along with wood & metal benches inside it. I walked here on a rainy day despite the strong rainfall in the morning and tornado warnings that day. Very peaceful walk. No one was at the playground. Quiet neighborhood.

Pierre and his team are fantastic summer and after school vendors for elementary schools in the DC…read morearea. They offer top notch SAFE soccer programming for young children and are super passionate about the sport and education of young children. I highly recommend Jouons Soccer for families looking for structured after school programming that is active, engaging, and FUN!

These guys are great! my boys loved the coaches even though they're quite strict. We can't wait…read moreuntil the pandemic permits us to play again!

This was a small park near the water, by some nice apartments, and a little beach area. A pleasant…read morearea, and as they say, not too much parking available. A beautiful view.

It's good for little ones. Getting a parking spot close by can be a challenge. To most Jones Point…read moreisn't too far, but for some apparently it is. I don't think walking 2/10ths of a mile is a hardship, but some parents over here have complained about it. My thoughts of "grow a pair" were kept silent, but as one would expect, yuppie type of folks don't want any kind of exertion. I used to take my son when little here and it worked. The park looks like it needs some work. Admittedly Covid and other things, have probably interfered with this. My hope is the sandbox and playground can be updated for families. It's fenced in adding more security, as little ones can be rather fast. The hill still offers a nice view of the Potomac River. Also it's close to the Wilkes Street Tunnel, which is enjoyed by all ages.

Went there for a homeschool meetup but I'm giving this park 4 stars because sometimes they do…read morecommunity center instead of Cherry Hill Park and the community center is boring for me but overall I will recommend this park.

Cherry Hill Park is a family favorite for the following reasons:…read more+ Large playground with areas for toddlers and big kids + Lots of benches + A little playhouse to shade your little ones from the sun + Swings for babies, big kids, and differently abled children + Lots of areas to run around including a few giant fallen trees to balance on + Nearby picnic shelter perfect for birthday parties and celebrations + Saturday Farmers Market -- It is one of the best mom + kid play date spots ever! + Proximity to Northside Social or Rare Bird for coffee (a parent park must) + Proximity to the library for a very full, and easily accessible afternoon The park is also located on a beautiful, historic farmhouse which makes it a great spot for family portraits! Everything is well maintained.

Took the kids here while in a visit to D.C. It's super clean. My kids loved the playground and want…read moreto go to the pool there when it opens. We'll definitely come back here on our visits.

NoMa Business District goes out of its way to host fun seasonal events here. I am a big fan of the…read moreCiNoMatic Movie nights every Wednesday night at sunset in the summer. They have lawn games, food trucks, and free giveaways too. Big fan of supporting our local neighborhood community members!!

Great outdoor/community space. Tons of space to sit, relax. Lots of benches. Spaces to play,…read moreincluding a playground. Smooth, well-maintained pathway with clear traffic directions, which accommodates walkers, runners, scooters, and bicycles. There is also a dog park and an events space. Close to main parts of town and restaurants. I ended up here because of all the murals along the pathway. Colorful, intriguing, visually gorgeous, some poignant, some just for fun. I wish communities would build more spaces like this for the people of their community.