Suggestions for Outdoors & Recreation near Washington

The Ritz-Carlton • July 27, 2015Yards Park is a wonderful place to picnic with children; the center-piece of the Southwest waterfront has plenty of open grassy spaces, seating areas, a boardwalk, and fountains.

Chihi Y. • June 26, 2013Good music, yummy food trucks and refreshing water fountains :)

Maggie M. • June 20, 2022Dog friendly trails. Easy parking.

David G. • March 20, 2011Take the tour starting at Eastern Market Metro. It's a walking tour. Look for the signs

Tai F. • October 3, 2013SPECIAL FOURSQUARE MAYORAL PROCLAMATION: I, as duly-recognized 4sq Mayor of this park hereby designate all children who wish to play here as "Essential." Hop the fence and play nicely.

UCLA Alumni Washington, D.C. Area Network • August 29, 2011UCLA hosts a summer picnic here every summer in mid-July! The bake off and summer games are a particular hit!

AyeBrooke • July 30, 2015The trails, the skate park, the playground, the view... everything

Ray Y. • March 9, 2012Seward Square is the section of Washington, DC where Reilly's Rangers' Compound is located.

Brian C. • March 20, 2014The 4.6-mile long hiker/biker trail is fun and non-technical. A great pre-office mountain bike ride/ workout. NPS added great signage throughout in 2013/2014. A great hyper-local escape from the city.

ShannonRenee M. • August 29, 2010When taking a leisurely ride on DC Cruises, get their Painkiller signature drink.

Anthony T. • October 3, 2014Waiting for Cheerleading season show off!!

Tim S. • February 4, 2012When leaving Madison ... Pedestrians to the LEFT! When leaving Jefferson/Adams ... Pedestrians to the RIGHT! Don't get hit by moving equipment!

Cristian M. • August 15, 2013Amazing view and great place to relax

C-SPAN • June 25, 2010U.S. House of Representatives met here from 1807-1857. Following a State of the Union address, members of Congress talk to the media in Statuary Hall. Video here:

Dee C. • July 2, 2016Great breeze....not animal lover but nice to be under shade and QUIET

Rachel A. • April 5, 2010Fantastic place to eat lunch when it's nice out! Also good for impromptu coworker frisbee games.

Adam N. • November 23, 2013I'm told they only give public tours of this area when the expected attendance is low, for fire code reasons. November and January, a according to the guide.

Addam M. • October 5, 2011Run around like a wild dog!!! Go doggie! GO!

Eric W. • September 24, 2013At dawn and dusk, breathe in the nose out of the mouth. The tiny bugs can be a trial in mid and late Summer.

Thomas L. • October 4, 2011Try to take the freight elevator to the 3rd floor of mp2 or else you have to listen all the CSC employees try to use their cell phones

Maggie M. • September 8, 2022Decent flat loop trail near Nats Stadium.

Biz T. • May 27, 2017Great view of an old buidling

Dan M. • April 13, 2013Awesome picnic spot, but needs a few places to sit. DC parks dept, get on it!