Kennedy Recreation Center
About
City Recreation Center on 7th Street NW in Shaw
Kennedy Recreation Center on 7th Street NW is a DC Department of Parks and Recreation facility in the Shaw neighborhood. The center offers indoor programming alongside outdoor amenities including a splash park, playground, basketball courts, and tennis courts.
Programs and Amenities
The center offers DPR-organized programs and drop-in facility access. Programs include:
- DPR programs registered through dprprograms.splashthat.com
- Outdoor splash park
- Playground
- Basketball courts
- Tennis courts
What's Included
- City-run rec center programming
- Free outdoor amenities access
- Indoor facility access during operating hours
Experience
Kennedy Recreation Center provides families with both structured DPR programming and free drop-in access to outdoor amenities. The Shaw location makes it accessible to downtown DC families. Government-issued photo ID required for entry.