Parks, trails, outdoor events, and nature activities in Washington DC. Get outside and explore.
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Adults of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join us. You can learn to play chess or improve your skills. 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..
MLB: San Francisco Giants at Washington Nationals at Nationals Park
Join filmmaker Cintia Cabib for a screening of her documentary “Bird Walk.” The film takes viewers on a visual and aural excursion through an abandoned golf course in Rockville, Maryland where birders discover more than 160 bird species and mount a campaign to preserve this avian oasis...
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.
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.
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
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.
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
15 courts managed by the National Park Service in Rock Creek Park. Hard courts with lighting for evening play. Court reservations available online. Year-round outdoor play in one of DC's most scenic park settings. Adjacent to the Rock Creek Park Golf Course. Affordable rates for DC residents and vis
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.
Achieve a fuller, more balanced life at VIDA Fitness and visit any of our six clubs conveniently located throughout the DMV.
Innovative urban climbing gym and fitness center adjacent to Nationals Park in the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood. Bouldering, yoga, and functional fitness in a modern facility. Youth programs and birthday parties. Great for families visiting the ballpark area. Open daily.
Long narrow park between the Potomac and Washington Channel, near the Jefferson Memorial. Features golf course, tennis courts, swimming pool, cherry trees, picnic areas, and scenic river views. Popular biking and running path. Free to enter. Managed by NPS.
Rooftop bar at CityCenterDC featuring garden terrace vibes, cocktails, and views of the city skyline. Relaxed atmosphere with comfortable seating and seasonal menus.
MLB: New York Yankees at Washington Nationals at Nationals Park
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.
Dupont Circle billiards bar with 22 pool tables, shuffleboard, darts, and ping pong. Full bar and food menu. Happy hour specials. Open daily, late nights on weekends.
James Beard Award-winning cocktail destination in Blagden Alley with three distinct drinking experiences: the Punch Garden, the Spirits Library, and the intimate Tasting Room. Each room offers a different craft cocktail journey using rare spirits and house preparations. Reservations required for the
Contemporary waterfront park in the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood adjacent to Nationals Park. Interactive water features, boardwalk, pavilion, and great lawn. Free summer concerts and events. Best views of the Anacostia River. Dog-friendly. Metro accessible (Green/Yellow Line — Navy Yard).
Tennis and pickleball facility in Rock Creek Park with dedicated pickleball courts. Home to Washington DC Pickleball events and tournaments. Indoor and outdoor courts available with reservations. Open Mon-Fri 7am-10pm, Sat-Sun 7am-8pm. Reservations recommended.
Pool tables, shuffleboard, darts & board games in a no-frills, comfy, neighborhood basement space with a full bar of over 25 beers.
Bedrock Billiards is a retro-mod night spot in the Washington, D.C. neighborhood of Adams Morgan that offers pool, foosball, darts, and craft beer.
446-acre federal garden in Northeast DC managed by the USDA. Known for stunning azalea collections, a bonsai museum with 200-year-old trees, the iconic Capitol Columns, and the National Herb Garden. Free admission. Open daily 8am-5pm. Dogs allowed on leash.
Beautiful riverside park along the Potomac in Georgetown. Manicured lawn, fountains, and benches with views of the Key Bridge and Roosevelt Island. Popular for picnicking, jogging, and watching sunset over the river. Ice skating rink in winter. Food trucks on weekends. Adjacent to Georgetown restaur
Eighth-floor rooftop bar and pool deck at the Eaton DC hotel. Open-air bar with panoramic views of the city skyline. Creative craft cocktails and seasonal food menu. Progressive hotel space with regular cultural events, art installations, and live music. Downtown K Street location. Dog friendly.
Discover Breathing Space Family Yoga in Washington, DC—a community-centered studio offering mindful yoga classes for adults, families, and children across Capitol Hill, Columbia Heights, College Park, Takoma Park, and local schools in DC, MD, & VA.
State-of-the-art MLB stadium on the DC Waterfront. Home of the Washington Nationals baseball team. Capacity 41,000. Features wide concourses, local food vendors, Left Field Rooftop and Bullpen bar. Family-friendly with kids' zones. Red Line metro to Navy Yard station. Spring-Fall season.
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..
Rock Creek Park is truly a gem in our nation's capital. This 1,754 acre city park was officially authorized in 1890, making it the third national park to be designated by the federal government. It offers visitors the opportunity to escape the bustle of the city and find a peaceful refuge, recreatio