Hains Point Picnic Area — Attraction in Washington

Very nice area, beautiful scenery, nice playground for children. Never really crowded. Nice nice area, mini golf, cayak rental, boating, canoeing, fishing, bike riding, roller skating, blanket picnicking, bathrooms, slides, playground area, very Serene, nice people patronizing the park, police patrol but don't bother visitors. I take my daughter many times a week, month and year. We feed the ducks and birds and go to the playground. We watch planes take off and land on the southern side of the park. She's had fun on get bike, scooter, feeding ducks, reading books on a pic but blanket after lunch, taking pictures, waking, jogging, running, racing and having natural free fun!! Bring your child like SPIRIT. Monument visible for pics from the park area. Close to Jefferson memorial, cherry blossoms and paddle boat...

The best place to fly a kite in the area on a open field next to the Potomac River where the winds blow through (where the Awakening Statue use to be), and such a beautiful sight at sunset over looking the water. I really love to take my foil power kites out there and I love spending time with my girlfriend there too. Also, there are a lot of locals who like to bring out their coolers and fish, so that is a recommendation if that is your thing. In Spring during the Cherry Blossom Festival, Hains Point is a great resting place after hiking around the Tidal Basin, just another reason to visit the area. FYI, be careful of hitting bikers...

Hains Point used to be more of a destination before the city moved the larger-than-life Great Awakening statue to National Harbor, but it is still a lovely place to visit -- especially with children. There are two large playground structures, with ample parking, a large gated grassy area containing picnic tables, and free restroom facilities during the spring and summer months. You can watch airplanes take off from National Airport, fish off the point or fly kites in the field surrounded by cherry trees loveliness in April. This is definitely an underappreciated spot in the DC area - bring your camera...