Eastland Gardens Civic Association
4010 Lane Place NE
Washington, DC 20019
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The Rec
Affectionately known as "The Rec," the Kenilworth-Parkside Recreation Center provides a comprehensive range of programs and activities designed to promote the emotional, social and physical well-being of older adults and seniors. It offers creative crafts, board and card games, billiards, bowling, golf, doll making, music and performing arts. Further, its staff promote health, fitness and wellness programs, including aerobics, dance and walking clubs. Located at 4300 Anacostia Avenue, NE, local organizations and PSAs meet at the facility regularly. The center's program director is Janice Wright and she can be reached at (202) 727-5440 or janice.wright@dc.gov.
Center amenities include a new professional track for walking and running, a new football field, a lighted baseball diamond, tennis courts and racquetball court. It also boasts a computer lab, basketball gymnasium, lighted soccer field, a senior center and multi-purpose room, an outdoor swimming pool and two age-appropriate playgrounds.
The Rec is also home to Early Care and Education: (202) 727-5439 and a popular senior program: (202) 727-8934.
Built in the 1970s, The Rec expects to undergo major remodeling.
Eastland Gardens Recreation Center Featured in Washington Post
A special congratulations to our Rec Center and Ms. Janice Wright for the successful summer triathlon which was featured in the Washington Post! Click here to read the article.
Kenilworth-Parkside Recreation Center Renovation Update
DCPR and Bell Architects have May 2008 updated plans and cost estimates that fit the project's budget and resource goals and community's needs and requests. Keep up to date on this important Eastland Gardens project by returning here for updates and notices. Click here to get draft renderings and budgets. For more information, contact Rochelle Frazier Gray (rochelle.fraziergray@longandfoster.com) or Greg Rhett (202.388.1532 / jrhett3009@aol.com) .
Discovery Camp Ages 6-13 June 23 - August 15
Activities during this camp are varied. They will include daily tennis instruction, environmental education, arts & crafts, modeling, instruction games and activities, fitness and more. Youth will be engaged in regular circle time, group discussions and workshops. Nature walks, field trips and other exciting activities are planned such as carnivals, fashion show, cookouts and more. The Rec expects to have approximately 12 to 15 summer youth ages 14 to 21, many of which will be college students employed to help the program. The staff will consist of three individuals working 40 hours weekly, in addition to the regular staff on tour.Specialty Programs
Special events throughout the summer are scheduled including the Hershey Track Meet preliminaries and finals, Teen Supermodel Search, Girl's Basketball League, Boxing Exhibition, Remote Control Car Exhibition and workshop series
- Friday, May 30 Senior Heath Fair 9 am-3 pm
- Saturday, May 31 Ward 6 & 7 Track Meet 10 am
- Saturday, June 21 Hershey Track Meet 10 am
- Monday, June 23 Discovery Camp 9 am-5 pm
- Friday, June 27 Wards 6/7 Teen Supermodel Search 6:30-9 pm
- Friday, July 25 Teen Hair Show 6:30-8:30 pm
- Friday, August 1 Boxing Exhibition 6 -9 pm
- Friday, August 9 City-wide Teen Supermodel Search 6 - 9 pm
- Saturday, August 30 Kiddy Cabaret/Fashions 3 -6 pm
- Saturday, Sept 6 Community Day TBA
Additionally, the center will have teams and/or participate in the center and/or DPR following activities:
Teen Kickball League
Football League (four different age groups)
Girl's Softball
Pom Pon
Modeling
International Poetry Festival and workshop series
Teen Supreme
Young Ladies on the Rise
Hand Dance
Bodyworks: Aerobics
Little League Baseball
Little Coaches Pitches
Tee Ball
Fall Tennis
Hip-Hop Dance program and workshop series
4010 Lane Place NE
Washington, DC 20019
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