Congress Heights Park and Recreation Center
611 Alabama Avenue SE, Washington DC 20032
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OWNER: DC Department of Parks and Recreation
Hours: Closes at dark
MANAGED BY: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION City
PARK SIZE: >0.01 Acres
PLAYGROUNDS: 1
HAS TRAILS: yes
TREE CANOPY: 16%
GENERAL INFO:
Special Features/Comments: In the process of renovation
GETTING THERE:
Parking, Public Transit: Bus, Public Transit: Train
lBus Route: Bus #s: A7, A46, M8, M9, W4, A6 The park is across the street
sTrain Line and Stop: Congress Heights Metro Station. 1) Head south (92 ft) 2) Turn right toward Alabama Ave SE (85 ft) 3) Turn left toward Alabama Ave SE (66 ft) 4) Turn left toward Alabama Ave SE (230 ft) 5) Turn left onto Alabama Ave SE. Take the W4 bus and reach at the cross roads
TADA Accessible: Yes
ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:
Baseball/Softball Field, Outdoor Basketball Court, Tennis Court, Trails, Open Space
AMENITIES:
General Park Amenities: Playground, Drinking Fountains
Playground Shade: Some
Playground Surface Type: Wood chips
Pets: Allowed On-Leash
Trash Cans: Yes
TRAIL DESCRIPTION:
Trail Surface: Unpaved
Trail Activities: Bicycling, Walking, Hiking, Running/Jogging
Trail Difficulty: Easy
Trail Layout: Loop
Trail Length: Less than a half mile
Trail Shade: Some
Trail Surface Type: Concrete, Gravel
Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle
Trail Width: 4-8 ft
Trail Extras: Lighting or Open after dark
OTHER:
Open Space Activities: Go for a walk or jog, Have a picnic
Open Space Size: Between basketball court and football field
Open Space Shade: Some
