Things to do with kids in Washington, DC

Washington DC family travel: 27 kid-friendly spots across 8 play categories, 14 family restaurants, plus DC Public Library family events.

Planning a family day in Washington

Check seasonal splash pad hours for Washington, NJ before you drive out — mornings are easier for parking.
Rainy days pair well with Washington library programs and nearby indoor play spaces.
Browse family-friendly events in Washington, NJ this weekend before you lock in plans.
For water play, pack swimsuits, towels, sunscreen, and a change of clothes.

Rosedale Recreation Center Playground

DC 首个全龄无障碍 playground，国家广场主题微缩地标，适合 2–12 岁。

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Beauvoir Playground

国家大教堂旁经典大滑梯 playground，周末开放，适合 3–10 岁。

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Turtle Park

Friendship Heights 社区大 playground，海龟造型设施，适合 2–10 岁。

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National Mall

纪念碑+博物馆轴线绿地，推车友好，全龄散步。

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United States Botanic Garden

国会旁温室+户外花园，免费，雨天室内备选。

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Meridian Hill Park

分层喷泉+草坪野餐，周末氛围轻松，适合家庭散步。

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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

恐龙/宝石/蝴蝶馆，Smithsonian 免费博物馆首选，适合 4–14 岁。

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National Air and Space Museum

飞机火箭实物+互动展，男孩女孩都爱，Smithsonian 免费。

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