Fort Stevens Recreation Center — Attraction in Washington

Really nice playground. What distinguishes it is how it's laid into the hill, with some fun humps in the play surface and giant old trees wrapping around the eastern side of the space. The playground and small splash pad is nestled under the tree canopy and down from the road in a way that makes it feel really safe. All the equipment is in good shape. Great climbing options for older kids connected via shaky bridges to a tower with two big slides coming down. A separate smaller climbing and sliding area is geared for smaller kids. Artificial turf is a little worn in spots, but has been repaired and was good overall.

Four swings - 2 regular and 2 small kid.

Small splash pad connected to the main playground feels a bit like an afterthought and invites kids getting wet who were just coming to run around the playground, but oh well. Not much in the way of benches or picnic tables, but there are a few places for parents to sit.

Definitely in our new top 5 playgrounds for summertime given the...

The playground is great for young kids, and includes a small splash area in the summer. In addition, there are tennis and basketball courts as well as a soccer field and a wooded area nearby. Many families enjoy picnics and cookouts in the area. They could probably stand to do a few things more w/ the main building (classes, etc.), but overall a great place for kids &...

A beautiful fenced in playground with a small summer splash pad. There are neat hills, lots of climbing, log stepping stones and bathrooms inside the rec center when it's open. At the time we visited, there was only one swing (accessible one) and three missing from places they should have been and the back gate of the park to make it fully fenced...