Hillcrest Recreation Center
Last checked August 2026
Hillcrest Recreation Center is a District of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) recreation center in Washington, D.C. that offers DPR's summer day camp program. DPR camps run weekdays from 9am to 5pm with before- and after-care available, and are grouped by age (roughly 3–13) into programs such as Little Explorers (ages 3–5) and Discovery Camp, offering recreation, games and enrichment. Registration is through DPR.
Camps
| Camp | Dates | Ages | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Adventure | Session 39:00am – 5:00pmRegister → | See website → | 6–16 | See website → | Active |
The practical details
- Daily hours
- 9:00am–5:00pm
- Ages
- Ages 3–13
- Environment
- Outdoor
- Operator
- DC Department of Parks and Recreation · Parks & Recreation
- Special needs support
- Available
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact DC Department of Parks and Recreation directly before you register or pay.
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★★★★★Eamonn KnightsI am able to teach a free karate class here on Mondays and Wednesdays.
★★★★★Miriam TanWe love the Hillcrest Recreation Center! It's a great playground with a good sized parking lot and a large field and picnic area. I love how the playground has sunny and shady sections so that there's always somewhere nice to play no matter the heat or the cold. The bathrooms are always clean. I especially appreciate how kind and thoughtful the staff are to me and my children. Last winter we came regularly to one of the indoor rec rooms when the qeather was inclimate and I wanted to get my kids energy out. Just yesterday Ms. Stephanie Cheu showed me an amazing kids room they out together this summer for inclimate days. It has a kids' carpet and little kids tables as well as a full cupboard of puzzles, toys, etc. It meant so much that they made a room just for little kids in the neighborhood! It will be great for the rainy, bitterly cold days this winter!
★★★★★Arlena Ferrandiz-MyersGood facility. It needs some maintenance, but in general it is a great place for kids and the spray park is fun and clean. I go here with my girls for ballet class. The classes are great.
★★★★★Telsha ClaggettBeautiful grounds. You get to meet nice people. I also have a garden plot at the community garden that is on the grounds of Hillcrest Recreation Center. Peaceful and quiet except the music of children playing.
★★★★★Da KINGOutside of this place is awesome. Sort of like a get away. Beautiful splash park, nice colored themed area. Nice picnic area with grills. Huge play ground with spots/equipment to do some exercise. Wrap around track. Very decent spot.