The 20 Best Recreation Centers

Washington, DC, DC, United States

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The picture provided is from 2013. That’s what BF Rec used to be. Now it’s a state of the art facility with an aquatic center along side it. The center was built and reopened in 2014. Having worked there as a youth camp counselor and seeing it now, is unbelievable. There’s a computer lab, modernized gym…

Kia D.

Barry Farm Recreation Center

So many rooms! Looks like a school, I’m assuming it was at one point. Turf soccer field. Lots of exercise equipment, computer lab, gymnasium, but not a lot of parking.

Naima K.

Raymond Recreation Center

Walking by the tennis courts this evening and heard some Marvin Gaye at a respectable but noticeable level. That’s when I noticed that were 8 lighted courts (some were doubles), and an apparent soul tennis party! #partygoalsGreat recreation center! Beautiful track, nice adult and kiddie outdoor pools, tennis…

Naima K.

Banneker Recreation Center

The swimming pool, which is the only part of the recreation center that I used, was fantastic. Like all DC public swimming pools it was free to use. It was clean and there were about 40 lawn chairs for reclining by the water. The showers were all warm and work well after I swim in the lifeguards were both…

Vincent M.

Randall Recreation Center

I wish I could give 0 stars because the staff was very rude and disrespectful. If there are no pictures to be taken it needs to be clearly displayed. Furthermore the reason given is because it’s a government building is milarchy. I’m here enjoying my children and I can’t document that.

Ayesha L.

Takoma Community Center

«Eek! Methinks not,» is right. It’s such a shame that this pool has to be the ugly duckling of the Department Of Parks & Rec pools. Take into comparison the Wilson Aquatic Center, which is immaculate, or even the East Potomac Pool, which is also spectacular.If you’re thinking about swimming at Reed, you’d…

Laura S.

Marie Reed Recreation Center

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19 places in Washington, DC, ordered by rating:

Barry Farm Recreation Center

4.5

2 reviews

Telephone:	+1 202-730-0572
Address:	1230 Sumner Rd SE

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Guy Mason Recreation Center

4.0

1 review

Telephone:	+1 202-282-2180
Address:	3600 Calvert St NW

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Raymond Recreation Center

4.0

1 review

Telephone:	Not provided
Address:	3725 10th St NW

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Kennedy Recreation Center

4.2

6 reviews

Telephone:	+1 202-671-4794
Address:	1401 7th Street NW

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Takoma Community Center

4.2

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 202-576-7114
Address:	300 Van Buren St NW

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Hillcrest Recreation Center

4.0

3 reviews

Telephone:	+1 202-645-9200
Address:	3100 Denver St

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Banneker Recreation Center

4.0

1 review

Telephone:	+1 202-673-6861
Address:	2500 Georgia Ave NW

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Randall Recreation Center

4.0

1 review

Telephone:	Not provided
Address:	Southeast Fwy

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Palisades Recreation Center

4.0

3 reviews

Telephone:	+1 202-282-2186
Address:	5200 Sherier Pl

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THEARC Theater

4.0

1 review

Telephone:	Not provided
Address:	1901 Mississippi Ave SE

Cultural Center / Performing Arts / Recreation Centers

Marie Reed Recreation Center

3.3

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 202-673-7771
Address:	2200 Champlain St NW

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Hillcrest Recreation Center

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Telephone:	+1 202-645-9200
Address:	3100 Erie St SE

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DC Department of Parks & Recreation

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Telephone:	+1 202-673-7647
Address:	1250 U St NW

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Jelleff Boys & Girls Club

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Telephone:	+1 202-462-1317
Address:	3265 S St NW

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Langdon Park Community Center

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Telephone:	+1 202-576-6595
Address:	2901 20th St NE

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King Greenleaf Recreation Center

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Telephone:	+1 202-645-7454
Address:	201 N St SW

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MESports

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Telephone:	+1 301-836-1666
Address:	3301 Brothers Pl SE

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North Michigan Park Recreation Center

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Telephone:	+1 202-541-3526
Address:	1333 Emerson St NE

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Benning Park Recreation Center

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Telephone:	+1 202-341-6765
Address:	5100 Se Ave SE

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