Outdoor Activities in Washington DC

Parks, trails, outdoor events, and nature activities in Washington DC. Get outside and explore.

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Chess Club for Children

Mon, Apr 13, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library · 3310 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, Washington, DC

For children in grades 2 - 6 interested in learning and playing chess. Players are grouped by ability, not age. Chess Club is offered through our partnership with the U.S. Chess Center and sponsored by the Friends of the Cleveland Park Library. If you would like to request an accommodation, please..

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Carter Barron Amphitheatre

Carter Barron Amphitheatre · 4850 Colorado Ave NW, Washington, DC

NPS-managed 3,767-seat outdoor amphitheater in Rock Creek Park. Free summer concerts from Shakespeare Theatre Company and other performers. Paid ticketed concerts from the Kennedy Center and other promoters. Beautiful wooded setting. Free Shakespeare performances are a beloved DC summer tradition.

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Anacostia Recreation Center

Anacostia Recreation Center · 1800 Anacostia Dr SE, Washington, DC

Recreation center in Southeast DC along the Anacostia River with outdoor pool, fitness facilities, basketball courts, and community programs. Serves the Anacostia neighborhood with youth programming, fitness classes, and sports leagues throughout the year.

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Smithsonian's National Zoo

Smithsonian's National Zoo · 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC

Always free of charge, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo is one of Washington D.C.’s, and the Smithsonian’s, most popular tourist destinations, with more than 2 million visitors from all over the world each year. The Zoo instills a lifelong commitment to conservation through engaging experiences with a

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Thompson Boat Center

Thompson Boat Center · 2900 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC

NPS-managed boat rental facility near the Kennedy Center and Roosevelt Bridge. Kayaks, canoes, and rowboats for rent on the Potomac River. Bicycle rentals also available for exploring the C&O Canal and Mount Vernon Trail. Picnic area on site. Open daily from May through October.

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Capitol Hill Natatorium

Capitol Hill Natatorium · 635 North Carolina Ave SE, Washington, DC

DC Parks & Recreation indoor swimming pool on Capitol Hill with a 25-yard pool offering lap swimming, open swim, and aquatic fitness classes year-round. Affordable admission for DC residents. Swim lessons for all ages from beginner to competitive. The main aquatic facility for Capitol Hill neighborh

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Turkey Thicket Recreation Center

Turkey Thicket Recreation Center · 1100 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC

  The Turkey Thicket Recreation Center is a larger site located in the Brookland community. Inside amenities include a gym, weight room, toddler room, computer lab, and indoor pool. Outdoor amenities include a basketball court, a baseball field, a walking track, a playground, covered picnic areas, t

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National Gallery Sculpture Garden Ice Rink

National Gallery Sculpture Garden Ice Rink · Constitution Ave NW & 7th St NW, Washington, DC

Iconic outdoor ice rink in the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden on the National Mall. Skate surrounded by sculptures Nov-Mar. Open Mon-Thu 10am-9pm, Fri-Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 11am-9pm in season.

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S Street Dog Park

S Street Dog Park · 1640 S St NW, Washington, DC

Enclosed off-leash dog park near Dupont Circle and Embassy Row. Antimicrobial turf surface, water fountain, and fenced area for safe play. Popular with neighborhood dogs. Open daily dawn to dusk.

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Georgetown Waterfront

Georgetown Waterfront · 1055 Thomas Jefferson St NW, Washington, DC

Georgetown is DC’s home to cobblestone streets & cupcake tours. Waterfront picnics & political watering holes. Canal history & charming boutiques. A Story in Every Brick.

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Walter Pierce Park Dog Park

Walter Pierce Park Dog Park · 2630 Adams Mill Rd NW, Washington, DC

Fenced off-leash dog area in Adams Morgan's Walter Pierce Park. Compact space with active community. Near restaurants and shops on 18th Street. Open daily dawn to dusk.

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Author Talk: Mike Tidwell on The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue

Tue, Jun 30, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library · 3310 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, Washington, DC

Mike Tidwell, founder and director of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network , is the author of The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue: A Story of Climate and Hope on One American Street. Tidwell’s presentation on the book will be followed by a moderated discussion with Stella Tarnay, Executive...

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Yards Park Fitness Court

Yards Park Fitness Court · 355 Water St SE, Washington, DC

Free outdoor fitness court in the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood with a full circuit of NTC (Nike Training Club) workout stations including pull-ups, dips, box jumps, and core training. Located on the waterfront adjacent to the Navy Yard Metro station. Popular with morning bootcamp groups.

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Adams Morgan

Adams Morgan · 1800 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC

Diverse, vibrant neighborhood known for its international restaurants, bars, live music, and eclectic shops along 18th Street NW. One of DC's most walkable and lively areas with a strong community character. Home to the beloved Meridian Hill Park. The annual Adams Morgan Day Festival draws thousands

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Georgetown University Campus

Georgetown University Campus · 3700 O St NW, Washington, DC

One of America's oldest Jesuit universities established in 1789 on a hilltop overlooking the Potomac River. Stunning Healy Hall Gothic architecture, beautiful campus grounds, and Dahlgren Chapel. Public events, lectures, performances, and athletic events open to visitors. Campus tours available for

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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art · 6th St & Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC

One of the world's great art museums with a collection spanning 600 years. East and West buildings connected by underground concourse. Masterworks by da Vinci, Vermeer, Monet, Picasso, and American painters. Sculpture garden with fountains. Free admission. Open daily 10am-5pm.