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7th and N Street Playground

πŸ“ Northwest Washington, DC

β˜…4.3(7 Google reviews)

Small gated playground at 7th and N Street NW in Washington, DC. Equipment is sized for children aged two to five. The enclosed layout provides a safe run-around space in the city.

βœ“ gatedβœ“ toddler-sizedβœ“ fencedβœ“ shaded seating neededβœ“ DC playgroundβœ“ ages 2-5
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by Michael Chen

Great playground for 2 to 5 year olds. Gated and nice space to run around safely.

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for parents of toddlers and preschoolers in the Shaw neighborhood who want a secure, enclosed play space. Avoid on hot summer afternoons when unshaded metal equipment becomes too hot to touch. Compact strollers or carriers are a better choice than large frames at this entry.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Visit in the morning on hot days β€” equipment in full sun heats up quickly by midday
⏰Fold or leave large strollers outside β€” the gate entry is too narrow for most full-size frames
🎟️Best suited to children aged two to five based on equipment sizing

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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4.3
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7 Google reviews

Safe gated enclosure50%
Good for toddlers30%
No shade cover20%
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Michael Chen

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β€œGreat playground for 2 to 5 year olds. Gated and nice space to run around safely.”

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Callie Vail

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β€œThe equipment was so hot and it’s not covered so my son couldn’t even play. You can’t get in the gate with a large stroller.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

This small gated playground at 7th and N Street NW in Washington, DC is designed around the two-to-five age group. The enclosure means children can move freely without parents tracking them to the street. Reviewers flag that the equipment sits in full sun with no shade cover, making metal surfaces dangerously hot on warm days. The gate entry is narrow β€” large strollers may not fit through without folding.

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