Raymond Recreation Center and Playground is a great rec center in Petworth near the Metro, with many restaurants, bars, and shops nearby. It is a great facility with lots of new modern spaces, including a pretty good fitness center, indoor basketball, a weight room, an outdoor soccer field, outdoor basketball courts, and a playground with two areas with equipment. The staff and front desk folks are fantastic and friendly. The very affordable DC parks and rec fitness programs, like spin and body flex, meet there. Visitors can park for free along the street. Note that the playground has barely any shade, and the staff is terrible at communicating cancellations, so it is advised to call before a visit.
Beautiful turf soccer field. Very nice and pretty sizable playground (suitable for ages 4-10). Parking in the neighborhood is pretty easy, especially on the weekends. Short jogging track around the perimeter of the turf field.
August 2025
Soccer field, tennis court, basketball court and toddler playground outside the recreation center.
December 2023
Great facility, with lots of new modern spaces. Staff is friendly, although they are terrible at communicating cancellations to their members. We have learned to call every time we visit, so we don't make an unnecessary trip.
