A neighborhood recreation center is close to your home. The well-supervised centers are your gateway to a broad range of fun and challenging activities. They are safe zones for children and teens and offer the chance for families to enjoy special activities and events close to home.

Your city's network of recreation facilities also includes 16 senior citizens centers, where residents over the age of 55 may take part in programs that challenge them to remain active and involved in the larger community. And three therapeutic recreation centers provide a continuum of specialized services, including recreation therapy and leisure counseling, for individuals of all ages with physical, mental, social and emotional limitations.

Neighborhood recreation in the District of Columbia is designed to bring people together and to inspire a spirit of comradery and civic pride. It seeks to help every participant grow as an individual and to acquire character-building skills that will serve them for a lifetime. Recreation in Washington is right outside your door. Discover it today. There's no finer way to experience the best our cherished hometown has to offer!