Walter Pierce Park Playground is one of The 15 Best Playgrounds in Washington.

1. Walter Pierce Park Playground

8.6
Adams Mill Rd. (Ontario Rd.), Washington, D.C.
Playground · Adams Morgan · 4 tips and reviews

Drew M.Drew Mitchell: Great dog park but remember to bring in your own water!

DC FrayDC Fray: United Social Sports plays Bocce in this peaceful park. Read more.

DC FrayDC Fray: United Social Spots throws beanbags to a hole here. Yes, we play Cornhole! Read more.

Beauvoir Playground is one of The 15 Best Playgrounds in Washington.

2. Beauvoir Playground

8.5
Washington, D.C.
Playground · Woodley Park · 1 tip

NatyNaty: Such an awesome playground. Don’t forget to try the zip line!

Marion Park (AKA Turtle Park) is one of The 15 Best Playgrounds in Washington.

3. Marion Park (AKA Turtle Park)

8.2
401-499 E St SE, Washington, D.C.
Playground · Capitol Hill · 2 tips and reviews

Tai F.Tai Fung: SPECIAL 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.

Wanda N.Wanda Ng Fontana: Great for the little kids.

Macomb Playground is one of The 15 Best Playgrounds in Washington.

4. Macomb Playground

8.1
3409 Macomb St NW (at 34th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Playground · Cleveland Park · 3 tips and reviews

Erin S.Erin Schulte Collier: Splash pad, hoops, great climbing structures, baseball diamond, good for kids of all ages. A plus playground

BoBB C.BoBB Choate: Gr8 House for Sure!¡!

Jesse T.Jesse Thomas: After a good game of hoops check out the swings and the crazy spinning platforms and feel like a kid again.

Westminster Park is one of The 15 Best Playgrounds in Washington.

5. Westminster Park

7.8
934 Westminster St NW, Washington, D.C.
Playground · U-Street · 3 tips and reviews

Sara R.Sara Rose: Perfect little playground for babies and toddlers.

KeyannaKeyanna: Great place to hang out for the kiddos! Lots of donated toys so no need go pack your own!

Jess Z.Jess Zimbabwe: Playground equipment, a couple of swings, a small splash pad, and copious left plastic trikes, cars, and scooters make this a fun stop with kidlets. Mosquitoe-y in the summer.

Forest Hills Playground is one of The 15 Best Playgrounds in Washington.

6. Forest Hills Playground

7.1
Washington, D.C.
Playground · Forest Hills · 2 tips and reviews

Margery Y.Margery Yeager: No need to bring toys. There are plenty laying all around every day.

CozmikCozmik: A childrens playground off Conn ave NW.

Stanton Park is one of The 15 Best Playgrounds in Washington.

7. Stanton Park

8.7
500 C St NE (btwn 4th St. NE & 6th St. NE), Washington, D.C.
Park · Capitol Hill · 9 tips and reviews

Dave L.Dave Lepkowski: The views are good and extremely very awesome

The Hill is HomeThe Hill is Home: Great playground for the tots, and in the spring the cherry blossoms rival the Tidal Basin.

Ryan M.Ryan Maxwell: There's no official dog park here, but the east side has a nice, open area where neighborhood dogs and their owners congregate to hang out and play.

Watkins Field - Recreation Center is one of The 15 Best Playgrounds in Washington.

8. Watkins Field - Recreation Center

7.1
420 12th St SE, Washington, D.C.
Playground · Hill East · 3 tips and reviews

Anthony T.Anthony Tolliver: Waiting for Cheerleading season show off!!

Shaunda J.Shaunda Jones: At the football factory

Anthony T.Anthony Tolliver: Homecoming

Speedwell Conservation Carousel is one of The 15 Best Playgrounds in Washington.

9. Speedwell Conservation Carousel

8.4
3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Attraction · National Zoological Park · 3 tips and reviews

RachelRachel: Beautiful new carousel costs only $3 and is a wonderful way to teach about conservation and biodiversity. This is sure to be a classic!

Travis M.Travis Miller: So fun! $3.50 per person

Dirty B.Dirty Bird: Who could pass up a carousel ride?

Lincoln Park is one of The 15 Best Playgrounds in Washington.

10. Lincoln Park

8.7
East Capitol St (at Massachusetts Avenue NE and 12th Street NE), Washington, D.C.
Park · Hill East · 26 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Sanders: Yes, great place for dogs, but also a fixture amongst the hill families after school and on weekends. North playground for smaller kids and south for less small kids, not really for kids over 10yo.

C-SPANC-SPAN: The Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial stands in Lincoln Park. Sculpted by Robert Berks & dedicated in 1974. The first memorial in DC to honor an African-American leader. Learn more in the C-SPAN video. Read more.

The Hill is HomeThe Hill is Home: A park where a kid can be a kid, and a dog can be a dog. And full of history! Read more.

Mitchell Park is one of The 15 Best Playgrounds in Washington.

11. Mitchell Park

8.5
1801 23rd Street NW (at S Street NW), Washington, D.C.
Park · Kalorama · 4 tips and reviews

Rudi R.Rudi Riet: Fun for dog lovers and families. Gorgeous sunsets. Summer park activities are good fun, too.

Noel B.Noel Billig: Small but nice park with field, courts, and playground suitable for younger children.

AdamAdam: Great playground

Garfield Park is one of The 15 Best Playgrounds in Washington.

12. Garfield Park

8.1
2nd & E St SE, Washington, D.C.
Park · Capitol Hill · 11 tips and reviews

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

Dan M.Dan Miller: Public bocce courts are sweet

Wanda N.Wanda Ng Fontana: Great playground

Friendship Recreation Center (Turtle Park) is one of The 15 Best Playgrounds in Washington.

13. Friendship Recreation Center (Turtle Park)

7.8
45th and Van Ness St NW, Washington, D.C.
Recreation Center · AU Park - Friendship Heights - Tenley · 3 tips and reviews

Liz B.Liz Blakeley: Great playground with lots of kids. Definitely a good place to get some downtime if you're a nanny.

Journo G.Journo Girl: Bathrooms are HORRIBLE!!! Disgusting! Bring toilet paper, wipes, hand sanitizer or go before you go here.

DoraDora: The most popular kids' playground in NW DC has a sprayground open Memorial Day-Labor Day—bring your suits! Powered by ParentsConnect.com

Kalorama Recreation Center & Park is one of The 15 Best Playgrounds in Washington.

14. Kalorama Recreation Center & Park

7.2
1875 Columbia Rd NW (at 19th St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Park · Adams Morgan · 7 tips and reviews

M Squared Real EstateM Squared Real Estate: Kalorama Park is a large playground in the heart of Adams Morgan next to Kalorama Recreation Center. The playgrounds are divided into big-kid and little-kid fenced play areas.

Bil B.Bil Browning: Dogs can run off-leash between 6:30am-8:30am. Any other time & you'll get a ticket.

Jon W.Jon Whitmore: Wonderful place to read.

Volta Park is one of The 15 Best Playgrounds in Washington.

15. Volta Park

8.4
Volta St. NW, Washington, D.C.
Park · Georgetown · 3 tips and reviews

George F.George Foulard: Best part of the day: afternoon round table & dog party.

Arnaud G.Arnaud Gelb: Great basketball playground but currently under renovation.

Ben H.Ben Hundley: Tennis courts and baseball field.