Turtle Park DC Friendship Rec Center

Washington, DC - Playground

Lovely neighborhood gem playground! Read below for all the details.

Hours & Tickets
  • Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
  • Free or Paid: Free
  • Cost: Free
  • Buy Tickets in Advance: No
  • Website: Link
Amenities & More Info
  • Restrooms
  • Parking Lot
  • ♿  Wheelchair Friendly
  • Outdoors
  • For Babies & Toddlers - Elementary Age
playground dc turtle park

Turtle Park DC Playground

The closest to the entrance on Van Ness St NW is a little kids' playground that is fully fenced in and nicely shaded at almost all times of day. It has plenty of equipment for every style of play, including slides, swings, a sand pit, and a few misfit toys like play kitchens and ride-on trucks to share.

Despite being a very popular playground, it somehow never feels crowded. The big kids' playground is across from Friendship Recreation Center, and includes slides, swings, and a very cool climbing structure, but is not shaded and can get hot. Beyond the playgrounds are basketball courts, tennis courts, and fields for running around.

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DC Playground Turtle Park

The splash pad is in the foreground. More info on all DC Splashpads here.

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