# Kid-friendly places in Washington DC

230 listed places in Washington DC: 124 playgrounds and things to do, 76 restaurants, 28 hotels and 2 cafés. Each lists high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus and wheelchair access where known.

Last updated 2026-11-02, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## Narrower lists

- [Kid-friendly restaurants in Washington DC](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/district-of-columbia/washington-dc/restaurants) (76)
- [Family-friendly hotels in Washington DC](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/district-of-columbia/washington-dc/hotels) (28)
- [Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Washington DC](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/district-of-columbia/washington-dc/playgrounds) (124)
- [Places with a changing table in Washington DC](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/district-of-columbia/washington-dc/with-changing-tables) (6)
- [Restaurants with a kids' menu in Washington DC](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/district-of-columbia/washington-dc/with-kids-menu) (14)
- [Wheelchair and stroller accessible places in Washington DC](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/district-of-columbia/washington-dc/wheelchair-accessible) (12)
- [Hotels with cribs in Washington DC](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/district-of-columbia/washington-dc/with-cribs) (28)
- [Hotels with a pool in Washington DC](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/district-of-columbia/washington-dc/with-a-pool) (16)
- [Hotels with free breakfast in Washington DC](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/district-of-columbia/washington-dc/with-free-breakfast) (3)
- [Hotels with connecting rooms in Washington DC](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/district-of-columbia/washington-dc/with-connecting-rooms) (19)
- [Hotels with a fridge in the room in Washington DC](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/district-of-columbia/washington-dc/with-a-fridge) (23)
- [Hotels with a separate bedroom in Washington DC](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/district-of-columbia/washington-dc/with-a-separate-bedroom) (26)
- [Parks and playgrounds with restrooms in Washington DC](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/district-of-columbia/washington-dc/with-restrooms) (4)
- [Free things to do with kids in Washington DC](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/district-of-columbia/washington-dc/free-to-visit) (30)
- [Shaded playgrounds and parks in Washington DC](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/district-of-columbia/washington-dc/with-shade) (6)
- [Splash pads and water play for kids in Washington DC](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/district-of-columbia/washington-dc/with-water-play) (28)

## Places (the first 100 of 230)

1. [Embassy Suites Washington DC Convention Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/embassy-suites-washington-dc-convention-center-washington-dc) (hotel, Washington DC). All-suite hotel near the convention center, with a cooked-to-order breakfast included, connecting rooms and an indoor pool.
2. [Residence Inn Washington DC National Mall](https://ourplayday.com/places/residence-inn-washington-dc-national-mall-washington-dc) (hotel, Washington DC). All-suite hotel a short walk from the National Mall, with a heated indoor pool.
3. [Embassy Suites Washington DC Georgetown](https://ourplayday.com/places/embassy-suites-washington-dc-georgetown-washington-dc) (hotel, Washington DC). All-suite hotel with a cooked-to-order breakfast included and an indoor pool.
4. [Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC](https://ourplayday.com/places/four-seasons-hotel-washington-dc-washington-dc) (hotel, Washington DC). Luxury hotel with kid-size robes and smaller dishes for kids, and an indoor pool for after a day out.
5. [Omni Shoreham Hotel](https://ourplayday.com/places/omni-shoreham-hotel-washington-dc) (hotel, Washington DC). Big historic hotel on large garden grounds, with a seasonal outdoor pool.
6. [Park Hyatt Washington DC](https://ourplayday.com/places/park-hyatt-washington-dc-washington-dc) (hotel, Washington DC). Luxury hotel with rooms of two double beds and a saltwater pool under a skylight.
7. [Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf](https://ourplayday.com/places/pendry-washington-dc-the-wharf-washington-dc) (hotel, Washington DC). Waterfront hotel with suites, some with a pull-out bed, and a heated outdoor terrace pool.
8. [Salamander Washington DC](https://ourplayday.com/places/salamander-washington-dc-washington-dc) (hotel, Washington DC). Waterfront luxury hotel with roomy suites and an indoor pool.
9. [Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - National Mall](https://ourplayday.com/places/holiday-inn-washington-capitol-national-mall-washington-dc) (hotel, Washington DC). Hotel a few blocks from the Mall museums, with a kids' corner of arcade games and foosball.
10. [InterContinental Washington DC - The Wharf](https://ourplayday.com/places/intercontinental-washington-dc-the-wharf-washington-dc) (hotel, Washington DC). Waterfront hotel with a heated rooftop pool and rooms looking over the river.
11. [JW Marriott Washington DC](https://ourplayday.com/places/jw-marriott-washington-dc-washington-dc) (hotel, Washington DC). Big hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue, central for the monuments, with suites.
12. [The St Regis Washington DC](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-st-regis-washington-dc-washington-dc) (hotel, Washington DC). Grand downtown hotel with suites that can be joined to a second room.
13. [Washington Marriott at Metro Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/washington-marriott-at-metro-center-washington-dc) (hotel, Washington DC). Central hotel by a Metro hub, with a heated indoor pool.
14. [Fairmont Washington DC Georgetown](https://ourplayday.com/places/fairmont-washington-dc-georgetown-washington-dc) (hotel, Washington DC). Hotel with a saltwater pool under cover, on a quiet, leafy street near the river.
15. [Lyle Washington DC](https://ourplayday.com/places/lyle-washington-dc-washington-dc) (hotel, Washington DC). Hotel with connecting rooms and cribs, plus books and toys for kids.
16. [Riggs Washington DC](https://ourplayday.com/places/riggs-washington-dc-washington-dc) (hotel, Washington DC). Hotel in a grand former bank building near the downtown sights, with family rooms made of two connecting rooms.
17. [The Darcy Hotel](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-darcy-hotel-washington-dc) (hotel, Washington DC). Quiet boutique hotel on a residential stretch of downtown.
18. [The Fields at RFK Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-fields-at-rfk-playground-washington-dc) (playground, Washington DC). Free playground beside a large complex of sports fields, with shade and picnic tables.
19. [The Ritz-Carlton Washington DC](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-ritz-carlton-washington-dc-washington-dc) (hotel, Washington DC). Luxury hotel with a Ritz Kids welcome and discovery activities. The pool here is for adults only.
20. [Viceroy Washington DC](https://ourplayday.com/places/viceroy-washington-dc-washington-dc) (hotel, Washington DC). Boutique hotel that hands out art kits, has a book butler and lends musical instruments to kids.
21. [Washington Plaza Hotel](https://ourplayday.com/places/washington-plaza-hotel-washington-dc) (hotel, Washington DC). Roomy downtown hotel near the main sights.
22. [Willard InterContinental Washington DC](https://ourplayday.com/places/willard-intercontinental-washington-dc-washington-dc) (hotel, Washington DC). A kids' concierge for 11 and under and a library of kids' books.
23. [Yours Truly DC](https://ourplayday.com/places/yours-truly-dc-washington-dc) (hotel, Washington DC). Relaxed hotel with a big lounge and suites with a sofa bed.
24. [Anacostia Park Pirate Ship Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/anacostia-park-pirate-ship-playground-washington-dc) (playground, Washington DC). A pirate-ship climber by the river, next to a skating pavilion where admission and skate rentals are free.
25. [Capitol Hill Hotel](https://ourplayday.com/places/capitol-hill-hotel-washington-dc) (hotel, Washington DC). Every room has a kitchen for snacks, breakfast and quiet evenings in.
26. [Kimpton George Hotel](https://ourplayday.com/places/kimpton-george-hotel-washington-dc) (hotel, Washington DC). Loaner cribs, baby baths and swings at the front desk.
27. [Palisades Community Center Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/palisades-community-center-playground-washington) (playground, Washington DC). Fully fenced and shaded by trees, with a climbing rock for bigger kids and a canoe slide for smaller ones.
28. [Rosedale Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/rosedale-playground-washington-dc) (playground, Washington DC). The play structures are modeled on city landmarks, so kids can climb the sights.
29. [Rosewood Washington DC](https://ourplayday.com/places/rosewood-washington-dc-washington-dc) (hotel, Washington DC). Small luxury hotel with suites and townhouses for more room.
30. [Stead Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/stead-park-playground-washington) (playground, Washington DC). Two fenced play areas, one for ages 2 to 5 and one for 5 to 12, so a toddler and an older sibling each get their own space. Plus a big field for running.
31. [Turkey Thicket Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/turkey-thicket-playground-washington-dc) (playground, Washington DC). A big climbing area plus a train-themed play section beside the park paths.
32. [Conrad Washington DC](https://ourplayday.com/places/conrad-washington-dc-washington-dc) (hotel, Washington DC). Modern downtown hotel with rooms of two queens and suites.
33. [Friendship Turtle Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/friendship-turtle-park-playground-washington-dc) (playground, Washington DC). The climbing equipment is turtle-themed, so small kids get something to pretend with while they climb.
34. [Grand Hyatt Washington](https://ourplayday.com/places/grand-hyatt-washington-washington-dc) (hotel, Washington DC). Big downtown hotel with freshly renovated rooms and suites, central for the museums.
35. [Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC](https://ourplayday.com/places/kimpton-hotel-monaco-washington-dc-washington-dc) (hotel, Washington DC). Boutique hotel in a historic building, with sofa-bed suites near the downtown museums.
36. [Volta Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/volta-park-playground-washington-dc) (playground, Washington DC). Shaded neighborhood playground with climbing, spinning play, swings and a sandbox.
37. [Georgetown Waterfront Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/georgetown-waterfront-park-washington-dc) (park, Washington DC). A labyrinth set into the ground for kids to trace, and wide paths along the river.
38. [Hains Point Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/hains-point-playground-washington-dc) (playground, Washington DC). Two play areas with river views at the far tip of a long riverside park.
39. [Hillcrest Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/hillcrest-playground-washington-dc) (playground, Washington DC). Neighborhood playground with slides and play structures, with some shade.
40. [Lincoln Memorial - Main Chamber](https://ourplayday.com/places/lincoln-memorial-main-chamber-washington-dc) (attraction, Washington DC). A huge seated Lincoln with his famous words carved on the walls beside him. Kids can read along while you look up.
41. [Lovejoy Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/lovejoy-park-playground-washington-dc) (playground, Washington DC). A fenced playground for ages 2 to 5 on soft rubber, next to a community garden.
42. [National Archives Museum](https://ourplayday.com/places/national-archives-museum-washington-dc) (museum, Washington DC). The founding documents themselves, with interactive displays that explain them.
43. [National Gallery of Art](https://ourplayday.com/places/national-gallery-of-art-washington-dc) (museum, Washington DC). Galleries inside and a sculpture garden outside, with room to walk among the big pieces.
44. [Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History](https://ourplayday.com/places/smithsonian-national-museum-of-natural-history-washington-dc) (museum, Washington DC). Dinosaur skeletons, animal halls, minerals and ocean displays under one roof.
45. [Smithsonian's National Zoo](https://ourplayday.com/places/smithsonians-national-zoo-washington-dc) (zoo, Washington DC). Giant pandas, a kids' farm of cows, goats and alpacas, and a carousel.
46. [United States Botanic Garden Conservatory](https://ourplayday.com/places/united-states-botanic-garden-conservatory-washington-dc) (garden, Washington DC). A glasshouse of tropical plants and desert displays, so kids can go from jungle to cactus in a few steps.
47. [Westminster Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/westminster-playground-washington-dc) (playground, Washington DC). Small, shady playground run by its neighbors.
48. [11th Monroe Trolley Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/11th-monroe-trolley-park-washington-dc) (playground, Washington DC). Small playground on the site of an old trolley turnaround.
49. [Alethia Tanner Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/alethia-tanner-park-playground-washington-dc) (playground, Washington DC). Playground beside an open lawn on the bike trail.
50. [Arboretum Recreation Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/arboretum-recreation-center-washington-dc) (garden, Washington DC). Recreation center with a spray park and a playground.
51. [Benning Stoddert Community Center Spray Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/benning-stoddert-community-center-spray-park-washington-dc) (park, Washington DC). Spray park at the community center.
52. [Boardwalk Bar and Arcade](https://ourplayday.com/places/boardwalk-bar-and-arcade-washington-dc) (restaurant, Washington DC). Pinball and arcade games set up around the tables.
53. [Brookland Pint](https://ourplayday.com/places/brookland-pint-washington-dc) (restaurant, Washington DC). Neighborhood pub with a kids' menu, and kids eat free one night a week.
54. [Canal Park Spray Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/canal-park-spray-park-washington-dc) (park, Washington DC). Two fountains to play in: a shallow cascade for toddlers and a plaza of jets for bigger kids.
55. [Columbia Heights Community Center Spray Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/columbia-heights-community-center-spray-park-washington-dc) (park, Washington DC). Spray park at the community center.
56. [DC Therapeutic Recreation Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/dc-therapeutic-recreation-center-washington-dc) (attraction, Washington DC). Recreation center with a spray park and a playground.
57. [Douglass Recreation Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/douglass-recreation-center-washington-dc) (attraction, Washington DC). Recreation center with a playground, a tot lot and a spray park.
58. [Eastern Market Metro Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/eastern-market-metro-park-playground-washington-dc) (playground, Washington DC). Small playground by the Metro and the market.
59. [Edgewood Recreation Center Spray Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/edgewood-recreation-center-spray-park-washington-dc) (park, Washington DC). Spray park at the recreation center.
60. [Forest Hills Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/forest-hills-playground-washington-dc) (playground, Washington DC). Playground beside neighborhood courts.
61. [Fort Davis Recreation Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/fort-davis-recreation-center-washington-dc) (attraction, Washington DC). Recreation center with a playground, a tot lot and a spray park.
62. [Fort Stevens Recreation Center Spray Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/fort-stevens-recreation-center-spray-park-washington-dc) (park, Washington DC). Spray park at the recreation center.
63. [Franklin Park Spray Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/franklin-park-spray-park-washington-dc) (park, Washington DC). Neighborhood spray park.
64. [Guy Mason Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/guy-mason-playground-washington-dc) (playground, Washington DC). Neighborhood playground with slides and a small climbing area beside a green.
65. [Hardy Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/hardy-playground-washington-dc) (playground, Washington DC). Renovated playground with climbing and slides and space to run around.
66. [Harrison Recreation Center Spray Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/harrison-recreation-center-spray-park-washington-dc) (park, Washington DC). Spray park at the recreation center.
67. [Harry Thomas Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/harry-thomas-playground-washington-dc) (playground, Washington DC).
68. [Joseph Cole Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/joseph-cole-playground-washington-dc) (playground, Washington DC). Nature-themed play area beside open fields.
69. [Joy Evans Therapeutic Recreation Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/joy-evans-therapeutic-recreation-center-washington-dc) (attraction, Washington DC). Recreation center with a playground, a tot lot and a spray park.
70. [Joy Evans Therapeutic Recreation Center Spray Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/joy-evans-therapeutic-recreation-center-spray-park-washington-dc) (park, Washington DC). Spray park at a therapeutic recreation center.
71. [Kalorama Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/kalorama-playground-washington-dc) (playground, Washington DC). Two playgrounds in a neighborhood park.
72. [Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens](https://ourplayday.com/places/kenilworth-aquatic-gardens-washington-dc) (garden, Washington DC). Boardwalks run out over the ponds, so kids can look straight down into the water. The lotus blooms are a summer thing.
73. [Kennedy Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/kennedy-playground-washington-dc) (playground, Washington DC). Two play areas with paths nearby.
74. [King Greenleaf Recreation Center Spray Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/king-greenleaf-recreation-center-spray-park-washington-dc) (park, Washington DC). Spray park at the recreation center.
75. [Lafayette-Pointer Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/lafayette-pointer-playground-washington-dc) (playground, Washington DC).
76. [Langdon Park Spray Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/langdon-park-spray-park-washington-dc) (park, Washington DC). Park with a spray park.
77. [Macomb Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/macomb-playground-washington-dc) (playground, Washington DC). Neighborhood playground with climbing equipment and a sand play area.
78. [Marion Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/marion-park-playground-washington-dc) (playground, Washington DC). Play area with shady paths in a city park.
79. [Marvin Gaye Recreation Center Spray Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/marvin-gaye-recreation-center-spray-park-washington-dc) (park, Washington DC). Spray park at the recreation center.
80. [Mitchell Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/mitchell-park-playground-washington-dc) (playground, Washington DC). Playground and lawn in a neighborhood park.
81. [National Portrait Gallery](https://ourplayday.com/places/national-portrait-gallery-washington-dc) (museum, Washington DC). Portraits and a courtyard, plus Explore, a hands-on space for 18 months to 8, so the youngest have their own room.
82. [Newark Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/newark-park-playground-washington-dc) (playground, Washington DC). Neighborhood play area beside community gardens.
83. [Park at LeDroit Spray Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/park-at-ledroit-spray-park-washington-dc) (park, Washington DC). Neighborhood spray park.
84. [Petworth Spray Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/petworth-spray-park-washington-dc) (park, Washington DC). Neighborhood spray park.
85. [Potomac Avenue Triangle Spray Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/potomac-avenue-triangle-spray-park-washington-dc) (park, Washington DC). Neighborhood spray park.
86. [Reservoir Park Recreation Center Spray Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/reservoir-park-recreation-center-spray-park-washington-dc) (park, Washington DC). Spray park at the recreation center.
87. [Ridge Road Recreation Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/ridge-road-recreation-center-washington-dc) (playground, Washington DC). A playground outside a community center with an outdoor pool and an indoor gym.
88. [Riggs-LaSalle Spray Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/riggs-lasalle-spray-park-washington-dc) (park, Washington DC). Neighborhood spray park.
89. [Rose Park Tot Lot](https://ourplayday.com/places/rose-park-tot-lot-washington-dc) (playground, Washington DC). Toddler playground with low play structures.
90. [Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum](https://ourplayday.com/places/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-washington-dc) (museum, Washington DC). Landmark planes and spacecraft overhead, and a gallery on how flight works with a plane kids can sit in.
91. [Smithsonian National Museum of American History](https://ourplayday.com/places/smithsonian-national-museum-of-american-history-washington-dc) (museum, Washington DC). Wonderplace for small kids and Spark Lab for young inventors.
92. [Smithsonian National Postal Museum](https://ourplayday.com/places/smithsonian-national-postal-museum-washington-dc) (museum, Washington DC). Mail trucks, stamps and interactive stories about how a letter gets to the door.
93. [Stanton Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/stanton-park-playground-washington-dc) (playground, Washington DC).
94. [Surfside - Tenleytown](https://ourplayday.com/places/surfside-tenleytown-washington-dc) (restaurant, Washington DC). Tex-Mex taco restaurant with a kids' menu, and kids eat free one night a week.
95. [Swampoodle Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/swampoodle-park-playground-washington-dc) (playground, Washington DC). A tall Wallholla climbing tower packed into a small city park. The tower is what school-age kids head for.
96. [Takoma Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/takoma-playground-washington-dc) (playground, Washington DC).
97. [Theodore Hagans Cultural Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/theodore-hagans-cultural-center-washington-dc) (attraction, Washington DC). Cultural center with a playground, a spray park and an outdoor pool.
98. [United States National Arboretum](https://ourplayday.com/places/united-states-national-arboretum-washington-dc) (garden, Washington DC). Wide green grounds to run on, garden paths and a bonsai collection to see up close.
99. [Watkins Recreation Center Spray Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/watkins-recreation-center-spray-park-washington-dc) (park, Washington DC). Spray park at the recreation center.
100. [Chaplin's Restaurant](https://ourplayday.com/places/chaplin-s-restaurant-washington-dc) (restaurant, Washington DC). Ramen and dumplings, with a kids' ramen bowl.

The rest are on the narrower lists above and at https://ourplayday.com/united-states/district-of-columbia/washington-dc.

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