Eastland Gardens Civic Association

NEW AT THE REC: While the Rec Center undergoes remodeling, senior programs have relocated to Fort Davis Community Center located at 1400 41st St, NE; all other meetings, programs and services will meet at the Cesar Chavez School located at 3701 Hayes Street  or the Kenilworth Elementary located at 1300 44th St. NE unless otherwise noted.

Residents may also visit the Deanwood Recreation Center at 1350 49th Street, NE.
There is also gym membership opportunities and more.

 Want to know what's holding up the new rec center? Here's a fact sheet that may help.

Check out the upcoming new, and improved 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. 

Center amenities include a new professional track for walking and running, a new football field, tennis courts and racquetball courts.  It also boasts a computer lab, pool table, basketball gymnasium, a senior center and multi-purpose room, an outdoor swimming pool and two age-appropriate playgrounds and daycare center for children under 5.

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Built in the 1970s, The Rec expects to undergo major remodeling beginning Summer 09.