Washington, DC
DC Family & Community Resources
Childhood wellness
Regular check-ups help track a child's growth over time. Our program concept supports early identification in primary care for ages 6–11, paired with positive, family-centered guidance.
Active play, fresh food, and good sleep are easier with great places nearby — use the directory below to find them.
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65 resources shown. Ward filter applies to listings with a known address.
Parks & Recreation
DC's Department of Parks and Recreation offers athletic fields, courts, community gardens, playgrounds, and recreation centers to residents of all ages.
- Parks, playgrounds & fields
DPR Parks & Locations Finder
Interactive map of DC athletic fields, courts, playgrounds, community gardens, and recreation centers.
Visit website for DPR Parks & Locations Finder (opens in a new tab) - Local parks
Find a Park (DPR)
Search DC parks, dog parks, and green spaces near you.
Visit website for Find a Park (DPR) (opens in a new tab) - Recreation centers
DPR Recreation Centers
Community and recreation centers with programs for all ages.
Visit website for DPR Recreation Centers (opens in a new tab) - Community gardens
DPR Community Gardens
Garden plots and green spaces across the District.
Visit website for DPR Community Gardens (opens in a new tab) - Summer camps
DPR Summer Camps
Check DPR for current camp dates and registration.
Visit website for DPR Summer Camps (opens in a new tab) - Family activities
National Parks in DC
Rock Creek Park and other National Park Service sites in Washington, DC.
Visit website for National Parks in DC (opens in a new tab)
Pools & Splash Parks
Indoor pools, outdoor pools, and spray parks across the District. Hours, seasons, and maintenance days change — always check DPR before you go.
- Indoor pool
Wilson Aquatic Center
Confirm current hours with DPR.
Visit website for Wilson Aquatic Center (opens in a new tab) - Indoor pool
Takoma Aquatic Center
Confirm current hours with DPR.
Visit website for Takoma Aquatic Center (opens in a new tab) - Indoor pool
Turkey Thicket Aquatic Center
Confirm current hours with DPR.
Visit website for Turkey Thicket Aquatic Center (opens in a new tab) - Indoor pool
Deanwood Aquatic Center
Confirm current hours with DPR.
Visit website for Deanwood Aquatic Center (opens in a new tab) - Indoor pool
Barry Farm Aquatic Center
Confirm current hours with DPR.
Visit website for Barry Farm Aquatic Center (opens in a new tab) - Indoor pool
Ferebee Hope Aquatic Center
Confirm current hours with DPR.
Visit website for Ferebee Hope Aquatic Center (opens in a new tab) - Indoor pool
Reservoir Park Aquatic Center
Confirm current hours with DPR.
Visit website for Reservoir Park Aquatic Center (opens in a new tab) - Outdoor pool
Banneker Pool
Seasonal. Confirm current dates with DPR.
Visit website for Banneker Pool (opens in a new tab) - Outdoor pool
Francis Pool
Seasonal. Confirm current dates with DPR.
Visit website for Francis Pool (opens in a new tab) - Outdoor pool
Hearst Pool
Seasonal. Confirm current dates with DPR.
Visit website for Hearst Pool (opens in a new tab) - Outdoor pool
Upshur Pool
Seasonal. Confirm current dates with DPR.
Visit website for Upshur Pool (opens in a new tab) - Outdoor pool
Harry Thomas Pool
Seasonal. Confirm current dates with DPR.
Visit website for Harry Thomas Pool (opens in a new tab) - Outdoor pool
Langdon Pool
Seasonal. Confirm current dates with DPR.
Visit website for Langdon Pool (opens in a new tab) - Outdoor pool
Randall Pool
Seasonal. Confirm current dates with DPR.
Visit website for Randall Pool (opens in a new tab) - Outdoor pool
Woody Ward Pool
Seasonal. Confirm current dates with DPR.
Visit website for Woody Ward Pool (opens in a new tab) - Splash park · Ward 1
14th and Girard Street
14th and Girard Street, NW
Seasonal. Maintenance days and status change; check DPR.
Visit website for 14th and Girard Street (opens in a new tab) - Splash park · Ward 1
Columbia Heights Community Center
1480 Girard Street, NW
Seasonal. Maintenance days and status change; check DPR.
Visit website for Columbia Heights Community Center (opens in a new tab) - Splash park · Ward 1
Columbia Heights Civic Plaza
14th Street & Park Road, NW
Seasonal. Maintenance days and status change; check DPR.
Visit website for Columbia Heights Civic Plaza (opens in a new tab) - Splash park · Ward 1
Harrison Recreation Center
1330 V Street, NW
Seasonal. Maintenance days and status change; check DPR.
Visit website for Harrison Recreation Center (opens in a new tab) - Splash park · Ward 1
Park at LeDroit
319 Oakdale Place, NW
Seasonal. Maintenance days and status change; check DPR.
Visit website for Park at LeDroit (opens in a new tab) - Splash park · Ward 1
Westminster Playground
911 Westminster Street, NW
Seasonal. Maintenance days and status change; check DPR.
Visit website for Westminster Playground (opens in a new tab) - Splash park · Ward 2
Kennedy Recreation Center
1401 7th Street, NW
Seasonal. Maintenance days and status change; check DPR.
Visit website for Kennedy Recreation Center (opens in a new tab) - Splash park · Ward 2
Stead Park Recreation Center
1625 P Street, NW
Seasonal. Maintenance days and status change; check DPR.
Visit website for Stead Park Recreation Center (opens in a new tab) - Splash park · Ward 2
Franklin Park
1315 I Street, NW
Seasonal. Maintenance days and status change; check DPR.
Visit website for Franklin Park (opens in a new tab) - Splash park · Ward 3
Chevy Chase Recreation Center
5500 41st Street, NW
Seasonal. Maintenance days and status change; check DPR.
Visit website for Chevy Chase Recreation Center (opens in a new tab) - Splash park · Ward 3
Friendship Recreation Center
4500 Van Ness Street, NW
Seasonal. Maintenance days and status change; check DPR.
Visit website for Friendship Recreation Center (opens in a new tab) - Splash park · Ward 3
Guy Mason Recreation Center
3600 Calvert Street, NW
Seasonal. Maintenance days and status change; check DPR.
Visit website for Guy Mason Recreation Center (opens in a new tab) - Splash park · Ward 3
Hardy Recreation Center
4500 Q Street, NW
Seasonal. Maintenance days and status change; check DPR.
Visit website for Hardy Recreation Center (opens in a new tab) - Splash park · Ward 3
Macomb Recreation Center
3409 Macomb Street, NW
Seasonal. Maintenance days and status change; check DPR.
Visit website for Macomb Recreation Center (opens in a new tab) - Splash park · Ward 3
Palisades Community Center
5200 Sherier Place, NW
Seasonal. Maintenance days and status change; check DPR.
Visit website for Palisades Community Center (opens in a new tab) - Splash park · Ward 4
Fort Stevens Recreation Center
1327 Van Buren Street, NW
Seasonal. Maintenance days and status change; check DPR.
Visit website for Fort Stevens Recreation Center (opens in a new tab) - Splash park · Ward 5
Reservoir Park Recreation Center
North Capitol Street & Channing Street, NW
Seasonal. Maintenance days and status change; check DPR.
Visit website for Reservoir Park Recreation Center (opens in a new tab) - Splash park · Ward 5
Turkey Thicket Recreation Center
1100 Michigan Avenue, NE
Seasonal. Maintenance days and status change; check DPR.
Visit website for Turkey Thicket Recreation Center (opens in a new tab) - Splash park · Ward 6
Eastern Market Metro Park
701 Pennsylvania Ave SE
Seasonal. Maintenance days and status change; check DPR.
Visit website for Eastern Market Metro Park (opens in a new tab) - Splash park · Ward 6
King Greenleaf Recreation Center
201 N Street, SW
Seasonal. Maintenance days and status change; check DPR.
Visit website for King Greenleaf Recreation Center (opens in a new tab) - Splash park · Ward 6
Potomac Ave Triangle Park
1216 Potomac Ave SE
Seasonal. Maintenance days and status change; check DPR.
Visit website for Potomac Ave Triangle Park (opens in a new tab) - Splash park · Ward 6
Watkins Recreation Center
420 12th St SE
Seasonal. Maintenance days and status change; check DPR.
Visit website for Watkins Recreation Center (opens in a new tab) - Splash park · Ward 7
Benning Stoddert Recreation Center
100 Stoddert Place SE
Seasonal. Maintenance days and status change; check DPR.
Visit website for Benning Stoddert Recreation Center (opens in a new tab) - Splash park · Ward 7
Fort Davis Community Center
1400 41st Street, SE
Seasonal. Maintenance days and status change; check DPR.
Visit website for Fort Davis Community Center (opens in a new tab) - Splash park · Ward 7
Hillcrest Recreation Center
3100 Denver Street, SE
Seasonal. Maintenance days and status change; check DPR.
Visit website for Hillcrest Recreation Center (opens in a new tab) - Splash park · Ward 7
Joy Evans Therapeutic Recreation Center
3030 G Street, SE
Seasonal. Maintenance days and status change; check DPR.
Visit website for Joy Evans Therapeutic Recreation Center (opens in a new tab) - Splash park · Ward 7
Marvin Gaye at Division Avenue
Division & Foote Streets SE
Seasonal. Maintenance days and status change; check DPR.
Visit website for Marvin Gaye at Division Avenue (opens in a new tab) - Splash park · Ward 7
Marvin Gaye Recreation Center
6201 Banks Place, NE
Seasonal. Maintenance days and status change; check DPR.
Visit website for Marvin Gaye Recreation Center (opens in a new tab) - Splash park · Ward 8
Fort Greble Recreation Center
Martin Luther King Jr Ave & Elmira St SW
Seasonal. Maintenance days and status change; check DPR.
Visit website for Fort Greble Recreation Center (opens in a new tab) - Splash park · Ward 8
Canal Park
200 M Street, SE
Seasonal. Maintenance days and status change; check DPR.
Visit website for Canal Park (opens in a new tab)
Healthy Food
Vegetable giveaways, communal farms, farmers markets, and food assistance.
- Vegetable giveaway
DPR Fresh Veggie Giveaways
Monthly community giveaways. Check DPR for the current schedule.
Visit website for DPR Fresh Veggie Giveaways (opens in a new tab) - Communal farm · Ward 5
Edgewood Rooftop Farm
300 Evarts St NE
Visit website for Edgewood Rooftop Farm (opens in a new tab) - Communal farm · Ward 7
Lederer Gardens
4801 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE
Visit website for Lederer Gardens (opens in a new tab) - Communal farm · Ward 1
Powell Communal Farm
3149 16th St NW
Visit website for Powell Communal Farm (opens in a new tab) - Farmers markets
FRESHFARM Produce Plus
Extra funds for fresh produce at participating DC farmers markets.
Visit website for FRESHFARM Produce Plus (opens in a new tab) - Food assistance
DC Central Kitchen
Visit website for DC Central Kitchen (opens in a new tab) - Food assistance
Capital Area Food Bank
Visit website for Capital Area Food Bank (opens in a new tab) - Food assistance
Joyful Food Markets
Visit website for Joyful Food Markets (opens in a new tab) - Food assistance
Food & Friends
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Family Support
Organizations that support DC families. Listing does not imply a formal partnership with Early Healthy Habits.
- City agency
DC Department of Parks and Recreation
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YMCA of Metropolitan Washington
Visit website for YMCA of Metropolitan Washington (opens in a new tab) - Nutrition advocacy
Food Research & Action Center
Visit website for Food Research & Action Center (opens in a new tab) - Food access
DC Hunger Solutions
Visit website for DC Hunger Solutions (opens in a new tab) - City agency
DC Health
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Details come from our community presentation and official sources. Schedules and facility status change often — please confirm with the organization before visiting.