10 Amazing Playgrounds Near Washington DC That Will Make You Feel Like A Kid Again

Remember that thrill of swinging so high into the air at the playground? Or the excitement of an awesome twisty slide? Summer still means having as much fun as possible, no matter what age you are! If you want to feel like a kid again or entertain the kids in your life, these 10 amazing playgrounds will do the trick! Visit the 10 best playgrounds near DC this summer for a summer of fun.

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Palisades is a small neighborhood playground with a splash pad with a variety of slides, climbing structures and a rock wall.
5200 Sherier Place

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This bright and colorful playground has two different areas, one for children under the age of 5 and one for older children. There’s also a little splash pad area with misting tunnels and water sprays to cool off during hot days.
1401 7th St NW

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While this is a tiny urban park, it has plenty of toys for children of all ages. This might be the place for you if you (or your kids) love climbing on slides and across monkey bars but it’s perfect area of scooters, toy cars and toddler toys.
911 Westminster St NW

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The best pirate ship playground in DC! There are slides and games to play in the ship itself. If you tire of the playground, you can always head to the nearby roller skating pavilion or tennis courts.
Fairlawn Ave Se And Nicholson St SE

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Beauvoir Park is the park at Beauvoir the National Cathedral Elementary School. It is open to the public when school and camp are not in session and on the weekends. This unique playground has plenty of equipment to play on including a zipline, ropes course, treehouse, slides and swings.
3500 Woodley Rd NW

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Just across the bridge in Alexandria, VA, Chessie’s Big Backyard is a great themed playground. There are different areas for older and younger children with different jungle gyms, slides and a soft turf ground that is perfect for running and playing.
6601 Telegraph Rd, Alexandria VA

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Also located across the bridge in Arlington, Rock Run has plenty of space and different areas for kids to play. There is a climbing structure with a rope climb for older kids and a small toddler area with a sandbox, swings and a jungle gym.
1109 N Barton St, Arlington VA

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Clemyjontri is a spacious colorful park with tons of different activities. There’s a musical instrument area, rock-climbing walls, slides and a carousel that costs $3 for a ride.
6317 Georgetown Pike, McLean VA

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This park is outside of DC but in the other direction, in Maryland. There’s more to do than the playground, including trails and a garden area but the playground is great for kids! There are sandpits, jungle gyms, swings and much more, that are sure to entertain everyone!
2000 Shorefield Rd, Wheaton MD

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Watkins Park in Upper Marlboro, MD, is a Wizard of Oz themed playground! Follow the yellow brick road to Emerald City themed jungle gyms, Ruby Red slipper slides, and more!
301 Watkins Park Dr, Upper Marlboro MD

What’s your favorite playground around Washington DC? Feel free to share below.