Banneker Recreation Center — Local services in Washington

There's a nice track and baseball field here. If you come to this track don't bring anything you don't want to run with. There are homeless people in this area and they are known to steal your stuff while you're working out. Other than that it's safe. At night it's lit up (most of the time). If you go at night or once it's dark, I suggest to go with a buddy. If you don't have a buddy you'll be okay. I've never been hurt or had anything stolen. I've heard stories of people getting their stuff taken and they ended up chasing down the...

The pool has been closed for maintenance at opening time on three separate occasions. That wouldn’t be such a problem if the community were notified ahead of time. This is a shared space—people are arriving by bus, with children, and in the heat. Waiting outside with no information about when the pool will open is frustrating and avoidable. Clear, timely communication is essential so that residents can plan...

Well utilized pool. Lots of different levels of swimmers there. Would be nice if lifeguard staff would let unknowing swimmers who come there to swim laps which lanes are open to them and which ones are not due to the fact that there are swim lessons and swim teams and aquisize people there all at...