1 / 2Edgewood Playground
📍 Edgewood, DC
Edgewood Playground sits next to a fully equipped recreation center in NE Washington, DC. Features an open grass field and play equipment. A local grandmother's regular stop for playground-hopping with young grandchildren.
The recreation center is fully equipped with cardio and strength training stations on the second floor. Also, the DC MetroKEY APP lists their Edgewood composting bin, located near the center's front door. Unfortunately, planners did not site the composting bin near ample parking. Maybe they should negotiate a change to parking restrictions and related signage at that location.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for local DC families and grandparents with young children who want a familiar, low-key outdoor spot. The rec center next door extends the visit with indoor facilities. Visitors from outside the neighborhood may find the scale modest, and regulars count it as a go-to.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
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green RITA
“The recreation center is fully equipped with cardio and strength training stations on the second floor. Also, the DC MetroKEY APP lists their Edgewood composting bin, located near the center's front door. Unfortunately, planners did not site the composting bin near ample parking. Maybe they should negotiate a change to parking restrictions and related signage at that location.”
S W
“A beautiful field.”
Kisha Bridges-Ward
“This playground is near our church & her school...My Granddaughter loves this playground...this is our go to playground when I take her playground hopping💖”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Located at 301 Franklin St NE, Edgewood Playground connects to a recreation center with cardio and strength training on the second floor. The outdoor space includes an open field and a playground that local families return to regularly. A nearby church and school community drives consistent foot traffic, and reviewers describe it as a reliable, beloved neighborhood spot. The adjacent rec center adds indoor options when weather turns.
