Chevy Chase Playground — Attraction in Washington

Took the 3 grand kids (age 4 mos., 23 mos., and almost 4 yo.) there while Mom and Dad were in a meeting nearby. We spent two hours playing and they had a blast! The playground is meant for ages 2 yo - 5 yo, so no older kids to contend with, and the equipment is designed with that age group in mind. It is all fenced in near the recreation center for security. The surface is some type of heavily padded rubber to protect from falls. There are four separate play areas, with one being open space for running, etc. Very well maintained. Unfortunately it's not near our home but will certainly return if the opportunity...

The selection of options was impressive. I did not feel like I had any complaints about the range of items which were available. The commodities were cheap; many of them being free unless you get payed to “babysit”, whatever that means. The employees acted surprised and shocked when I revealed to them that I was not returning my purchase as it had nothing wrong with it. I was manhandled by a shopper for picking one they said was theirs. Well SORRY BRENDA, but I got...

Lots of variety for all ages. Tons of cars and bikes for the little ones to ride. Even a section for older kids. There is a play kitchen area for the less adventurous, and it looks like a water area in the summer. My 4 yr old did not want to leave after 2 hrs, as she had not even played on everything. Place needs some cleaning and safety checks, as it is starting to feel run down. Homeless element just outside the fences, so watch for...