3 Best Recreation Centers in Washington, DC

“Kennedy Recreation Center has a multi-purpose room, computer lab, teen lounge, gymnasium, playgrounds, tennis court, baseball field, and other outdoor activities. The center has an expansive playground separated into two sections: one for big kids and another for toddlers/preschoolers. The center offers several special features, including a splash park, a horseshoe pit, and outdoor grills. There are great slides, a spider web, a mini-climbing wall, monkey bars, etc. The favorite piece of equipment in the big kid area is a steering wheel-powered, spinning four-seater similar to the spinning teacups at Disney or spinning pumpkins at county fairs. The center has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and a private parking lot. The restrooms are available for visitors' convenience.”

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“Langdon Park Recreation Center offers a park with a pool, a playground, tennis and basketball courts, and a baseball field, plus a dog park. The Langdon Park Community Center is a larger site located in Ward 5 and is also home to the famous Chuck Brown Memorial and other exciting amenities. They also offer outdoor activities for their customers. The building has space for events. 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. Langdon Park Recreation Center has bike parking facilities for their visitors.”

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“Rosedale Recreation Center has a facility that offers an outdoor pool, sports fields, a playground, and a basketball court. The playground is huge with a lot of obstacles to explore. The staff are friendly and maintain the place very clean, and smoothly operated Recreation Center. Adults have access to classes and exercise equipment, including basketball and the outdoor pool. They focus on promoting health and wellness with provides opportunities for residents to engage in sports, fitness classes, and cultural events. Rosedale Recreation Center has basketball courts that are often in use in the evenings and a large field for workouts, soccer, etc. The Recreation Center has facilities such as street parking and a private lot.”

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