Benning Park and Recreation Center

GENERAL INFO:

Overall Size: Larger than a football field

Special Features/Comments: Boxing gym

GETTING THERE:

Parking, Public Transit: Bus, Public Transit: Train

lBus Route: Bus #: W4 toward Capital Plaza 1) Head north on Benning Rd SE toward Hanna Pl SE (236 ft) 2) Turn right onto Hanna Pl SE

sTrain Line and Stop: Branch Ave Metro Station Walk to the Congress Heights Metro Station. Catch the W4 bus towards Capital Plaza. Walk to 5100 Southern Avenue. About 5 mins (0.2 mi). 1) Head north on Benning Rd SE toward Hanna Pl SE (236 ft) 2) Turn right onto Hanna Pl SE.

TADA Accessible: Yes

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Gymnasium, Baseball/Softball Field, Open Space, Trails, Athletic Track, Tennis Court, Outdoor Basketball Court, Outdoor Fitness Stations, Horseshoe Pits

AMENITIES:

General Park Amenities: Playground, Seating, Picnic Tables, Food for Sale

Playground Size: Small

Playground Shade: Little or none

Playground Surface Type: Asphalt, Gravel

Swimming: Outdoor Pool

Pets: Allowed On-Leash

Additional Features: Community Gardens

Trash Cans: Yes

Food for Sale Type: Snack Shop

TRAIL DESCRIPTION:

Trail Surface: Paved

Trail Activities: Walking, Running/Jogging, Bicycling

Trail Difficulty: Easy

Trail Layout: Linear

Trail Length: Less than a half mile

Trail Shade: Little or none

Trail Surface Type: Concrete

Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle

Trail Width: 4-8 ft

Trail Extras: Lighting or Open after dark, Benches/Rest Areas

OTHER:

Open Space Activities: Go for a walk or jog, Have a picnic

Open Space Shade: Little or None