Due to the forecasted weather, outdoor pools will be closed on Sunday, May 24. Please check our website for updates on pool operations for Monday, May 25, after 10 am.
Spend your Memorial Day weekend with us indoors instead. Stay safe, warm, and have FUN at one of our great indoor pools
What do you do when you find orphaned, injured, or healthy wildlife? Can you identify them accurately? Who do you call? How do you stay safe when approaching wildlife? Are you interested in getting involved with wildlife rehab? Learn all this and more in our 4hr 2-part...
Ticket Price: $15 Resident $20 Non Resident (per class)
Join University of Maryland College Park Professor Dr. Richard Bell for an illuminating presentation of his new book, The American Revolution and the Fate of the World.
Ticket Price: $10/adult, $5/Seniors, $5 children/students with ID. Non-Resident: $13/adult, $7 child/student with ID.
What do you do when you find orphaned, injured, or healthy wildlife? Can you identify them accurately? Who do you call? How do you stay safe when approaching wildlife? Are you interested in getting involved with wildlife rehab? Learn all this and more in our 4hr 2-part...
Ticket Price: $15 Resident $20 Non Resident (per class)
The Golden Hour invites grandparents and grandkids (ages eight to 17) to slow down, create together, and share meaningful stories.
Ticket Price: Free
Focus on recovery, improve flexibility, and strengthen your core with beginner yoga techniques, coupled with chill vibes and soft music.
Ticket Price: Free
Grab your binoculars, or borrow a pair from us, and join our naturalist for a birdwatching adventure during the spring migration season.
Ticket Price: $5 Resident, $7 Non-resident
May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month! Please join us for our First Kicks Futsal Clinic at Glassmanor Community Center.
Ticket Price: Free
May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month! Please join us for our First Kicks Futsal Clinic on at Fletcher Field.
Ticket Price: Free
Go paddling with a park guide on a moderate‑pace interpretive tour of the Anacostia River, choosing either a kayak or canoe, with all equipment (life jackets, paddles, and boats) provided and tandem kayaks available.
Ticket Price: $25 Resident, $33 Non-resident
Bring out your creative genius as you explore fun projects that build self‑confidence and self‑expression, from making and decorating various crafts to experimenting with natural‑world materials.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
Ever wanted to learn how to play golf? Join us for a clinic where you can learn proper techniques, explore different parts of the game, and sharpen your swing.
Ticket Price: Free
Teens will compete in a wide variety of athletic challenges and enjoy creative and other recreational activities. Whether teens choose to compete, create, or simply hang out with friends, there is something for everyone.
Ticket Price: Free
This open house is packed with activities and resources to help you achieve total wellness.
Ticket Price: Free
An action packed "adventure zone" designed to test agility, speed, and endurance.
Ticket Price: Free
Have fun splashing around, dancing in the water, music pumping, and getting a workout without feeling like a workout!
Ticket Price: Free
This family-friendly workshop focuses on the importance of eating delicious fruits while also creating an edible arrangement sculpture you can take home.
Ticket Price: $5 for Residents; $7 Non-residents
Connect with sustainable gardening and landscaping as you learn practical tips on backyard design, unique uses of plant materials, and seasonal maintenance while practicing hands‑on skills in our gardens to support the native ecosystem.
Get a first-hand account of the grit and hard work that goes into being a professional boxer in this strength and conditioning session.
Ticket Price: Free
Ever wanted to learn how to play golf? Join us for a clinic where you can learn proper techniques, explore different parts of the game, and sharpen your swing.
Ticket Price: Free
Glide down the river for an evening of unforgettable music as a live jazz saxophonist fills the air with smooth melodies while you enjoy light refreshments and the calm, scenic atmosphere of nature.
Ticket Price: $15 Resident, $20 Non-resident
As part of the Black Birders Week series celebrating and uplifting Black birders, naturalists, and outdoor enthusiasts, participants will join a park naturalist for a discussion on the history and significance of the movement.
Grab your binoculars, or borrow a pair from us, and join our naturalist for a birdwatching adventure during the spring migration season.
Ticket Price: $5 Resident, $7 Non-resident
Join us for a high-energy skate jam open to skaters of all skill levels. Ride, connect, and enjoy a fun day at the skatepark!
Ticket Price: Free
Come meet the nature center’s live reptiles, amphibians, and birds of prey, and discover how interacting with animals can boost your mood and support mental wellness while learning about their natural habitats.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
