Parks & public facilities
$8.33median per child
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Parks & public facilities
Birthday score3.5/5
How we rateKennedy Recreation Center in Washington, DC has a gymnasium and outdoor playgrounds, with basketball courts, tennis courts and a splash park among its activity spaces. For a birthday, plan the games around the space you arrange through the Department of Parks and Recreation, known as DPR. The center permits spaces for events, and birthday parties are among DPR's permitted uses. Apply through DPR's permit system and confirm which space your reservation covers. Permit cost depends on the event and reservation type.
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- Address
- 1401 7th Street NW, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 671-4794
Arranging a birthday permit
DPR asks applicants to apply at least 30 days ahead and no later than two weeks before the event. Your permit is final only after the application is processed, payment is complete and any requested documents are received. Confirm access to each activity space before planning your party around it.
Our take
3.5/5Kennedy Recreation Center is worth considering for children who want an active birthday. The playground and basketball give families clear starting points, while tennis, a gymnasium and a splash park broaden the activities to discuss. Parents can shape the gathering around the interests of their own group.
Treat the rental as a space planning decision. Request birthday space through DPR permits and confirm which facilities the reservation actually covers before choosing the day's activities. The permit charge varies with the event and reservation type, so a plan centered on the gymnasium may need a different conversation from one centered on outdoor play.
Questions to ask Kennedy Recreation Center before booking
These eight points decide whether a party works out and what it really costs. It is easiest to go through them in one phone call.
- How many children fit per party, and when does the price go up?
- Is the room private to our group or shared with other guests?
- How long is the package, and when does the clock start?
- Is a host or activity leader included, or do the parents supervise?
- Can we bring our own cake, drinks or food?
- What costs extra: decorations, food, socks, additional adults?
- Until when can we cancel or reschedule for free?
- Is there space for gifts, coats and the parents' waiting time?
FAQ
Does reserving a space include all the activity areas?
Ask DPR which room or activity space the permit covers and what remains open for public use. Plan activities around that confirmed reservation.
When does DPR require a group permit?
DPR's application page requires a permit for organized activities of 10 or more participants. Its FAQ also requires one to guarantee space for a group of fewer than 10; confirm the requirements for your birthday gathering with DPR.
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Prices, hours and packages last checked on Oct 21, 2026. Information is provided without guarantee. Please confirm details with the venue before booking.
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