Lee District Park
6601 Telegraph Road
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 922-9841
www.fairfaxcounty.gov
Located at Lee District Park, Chessie’s Big Backyard is a great place to bring the kids. The elaborate playground features a whole host of different kinds of jungle gym structures, slides and other playground pastimes. There are different areas for children of different ages, offering many different kinds of activities and diversions to pursue. The playground is situated on a safe, springy rubber matted ground, keeping kids buoyant and protected. There is plenty of seating for adults, as well as surrounding park and picnicking areas. Also, during warmer months there is an operational onsite splash park to enjoy.
148 F St. S.E.
Washington, DC 20003
www.garfieldparkwashingtondc.org
On location in Washington, D.C.’s own Garfield Park, you will find plenty of recreation and play areas including one of the best playgrounds in the area. The onsite playground boasts a wide array of fine-structured equipment including a fantastic jungle gym and many other amenities. In fact, the oversized playground amenities make it comfortable for adults to play along, one-on-one with their own children in a safe, secure setting. In addition to the playground, Garfield Park also features tennis and volleyball courts, open fields and even a dog park, so you can bring your four-legged best friend along.
45th St. and Van Ness St. N.W.
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-2198
www.turtlepark.org
Located near the American University Park, Turtle Park offers up an array of playground pastimes to partake in. Featured fun for all ages can be found here, even for the youngest of tykes. The playground also boasts of not one, but two state-of-the-art jungle gyms. One of the jungle gyms even has a tire obstacle course, and both have sliding boards. Other playground amenities include regular-sized and toddler-sized swings, a large sandbox, toddler vehicles and a stationary train with three separate cars.
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2000 Shorefield Road
Wheaton, MD 20902
(301) 905-3045
www.montgomeryparks.org
At Wheaton Regional Park in Wheaton, MD, you will find Adventure Playground. A unique gem in the park, this amazing playground features three large jungle gym areas and other climbing features, including a climbing wall, netted ropes and more. You will also find a variety of different slides of many sizes, swings, gymnastic equipment and other classic playground favorites. Additionally, Adventure Playground has an area specifically designed for its youngest attendees, complete with a sandbox, concrete animals and other amusements. Wheaton Regional Park also boasts of other unique amenities including a miniature train, carousel and recreational courts.
6317 Georgetown Pike
Mclean, VA 22101
(703) 388-2807
www.fairfaxcounty.gov
Clemyjontri Park is a one-of-a-kind playground that offers something for everyone. From jungle gyms, swings, slides and more, this park also caters to children with special needs and physical handicaps. With special ramps for wheelchairs and walkers, high-back seats on some of the swings, braille signs and more, children of all abilities will enjoy Clemyjontri Park. The playground consists of two acres and offers many unique features including, but not limited to, a carousel, school playhouse and “Fit & Fun”, which is the largest piece of play equipment made up of various jungle gym components.
