Parks, trails, outdoor events, and nature activities in Washington DC. Get outside and explore.
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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..
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.
MLB: San Francisco Giants at Washington Nationals at Nationals Park
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.
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
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.
Burleith Glover Park Farmers Market is a farmers market in 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
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
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.
Forest Hills Row Farmers' Market is a farmers market in 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.
Glover Park-Burleith Farmers' Market is a farmers market in Washington, DC.
Achieve a fuller, more balanced life at VIDA Fitness and visit any of our six clubs conveniently located throughout the DMV.
Georgetown is DC’s home to cobblestone streets & cupcake tours. Waterfront picnics & political watering holes. Canal history & charming boutiques. A Story in Every Brick.
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.
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...
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.
Rooftop bar at CityCenterDC featuring garden terrace vibes, cocktails, and views of the city skyline. Relaxed atmosphere with comfortable seating and seasonal menus.
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
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
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.
MLB: New York Yankees at Washington Nationals at Nationals Park