yards park - Washingtonian https://www.washingtonian.com The website that Washington lives by. Mon, 22 May 2023 20:17:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/cropped-washingtonian-favicon-gigantic-138x138.png yards park - Washingtonian https://www.washingtonian.com 32 32 Five Fun, Festive Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Around DC That Aren’t Partying https://www.washingtonian.com/2021/12/13/fun-family-friendly-new-years-eve-around-dc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fun-family-friendly-new-years-eve-around-dc Mon, 13 Dec 2021 20:50:28 +0000 https://www.washingtonian.com/?p=1561032 We’ve finally made it through the year, and that calls for a celebration. While there are tons of cool parties and bar crawls happening on New Year’s Eve, you can also ring in 2022 without boozing or staying up way too late. Here are five ideas: Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, […]

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Here Are the Region’s Best Water Parks (Hurry Before They Close for the Season) https://www.washingtonian.com/2019/08/22/best-water-parks-around-dc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-water-parks-around-dc Thu, 22 Aug 2019 14:03:03 +0000 https://www.washingtonian.com/?p=823386 Tot (under age 2) If You Want a Park or Playground: Georgetown Waterfront Park Arching jets overlooking the Potomac River make for a cool midday adventure. 3303 Water St., NW; 202-895-6000. South Germantown SplashPark & Mini Golf Three circles of shooting water jets, tipping buckets, a rock waterfall, and spraying mushrooms and animals keep kids […]

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11 Fun Parks for Kids https://www.washingtonian.com/2019/07/24/11-fun-parks-for-kids-around-dc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=11-fun-parks-for-kids-around-dc Wed, 24 Jul 2019 11:00:48 +0000 https://www.washingtonian.com/?p=769985 Burke Lake Park 7315 Ox Rd., Fairfax Station; 703-323-6600 Summer doesn’t get any more nostalgic than at this woodsy park. A rustic trail outlines the lake, and campsites are available. Paddle around the water or play a round of mini- or disc golf. For little ones, there’s a miniature train and a carousel. An ice-cream […]

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Here Are The Best Free Fitness Classes Around DC This Week: August 13-19 https://www.washingtonian.com/2018/08/13/here-are-the-best-free-fitness-classes-around-dc-this-week-august-13-19/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=here-are-the-best-free-fitness-classes-around-dc-this-week-august-13-19 Mon, 13 Aug 2018 16:23:39 +0000 https://www.washingtonian.com/?p=441467 Monday, August 13, 6:15 PM Meet at Caboose Brewing Company for Trails and Ales, a fun run led by Joann of Grass Roots Fitness and DC Capital Striders. You’ll hit the nearby W&OD Trail for a three- to five-mile, all-paces jaunt, followed by dollar-off beers at the brewery (for runners). Strollers and doggos are welcome. Check […]

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Here Are The Best Free Fitness Classes Around DC This Week: August 6-12 https://www.washingtonian.com/2018/08/06/here-are-the-best-free-fitness-classes-around-dc-this-week-august-6-12/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=here-are-the-best-free-fitness-classes-around-dc-this-week-august-6-12 Mon, 06 Aug 2018 16:44:26 +0000 https://www.washingtonian.com/?p=435080 Monday, August 6, 5:30 PM Join social biking club Getting It In Cyclists for either a 15- or 20-mile ride looping around the Patuxent Research Reserve. Joining is easy—just sign up, sign a waiver, and share your phone number with the ride leader. Meet at the Fairwood Safeway off 450 in Bowie. 12410 Fairwood Pkwy., Bowie. Tuesday, August 7, […]

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These Waterfront Instas Are Giving Us All the Summer Vibes https://www.washingtonian.com/2018/06/15/these-waterfront-instas-are-giving-us-all-the-summer-vibes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=these-waterfront-instas-are-giving-us-all-the-summer-vibes Fri, 15 Jun 2018 15:58:38 +0000 https://www.washingtonian.com/?p=396572 Insta-worthy water views. What a view! ? (? @mdispenza) A post shared by Dock 79 (@dock79dc) on May 23, 2018 at 3:14pm PDT I can see my yacht from here. There’s a bright spot in every dark cloud . . . . . . . . . #sunsetharbor #sunsetphotography #cloudgang #dcphotography #nationalharbor #sunrays #sun_light #dawn […]

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The Arrested Development Stair Car Got a Lot of Hop-ons in DC https://www.washingtonian.com/2018/05/09/the-arrested-development-stair-car-got-a-lot-of-hop-ons-in-dc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-arrested-development-stair-car-got-a-lot-of-hop-ons-in-dc Wed, 09 May 2018 13:57:30 +0000 https://www.washingtonian.com/?p=365432 The stair car arrived 15 minutes late to Yards Park Tuesday. By 5 PM, there was a small line to climb one of the most recognizable gags from Arrested Development, the darkly humorous show that ran three seasons on Fox and has since been revived by Netflix. Though many thought the show’s fourth season (its first […]

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Here’s Why You Might See Lots of People Kissing in Yards Park https://www.washingtonian.com/2016/12/08/yards-park-navy-yard-christmas-mistletoe-installation-photos/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=yards-park-navy-yard-christmas-mistletoe-installation-photos Thu, 08 Dec 2016 12:00:42 +0000 https://www.washingtonian.com/?p=212074 With Thanksgiving come and gone and the National Christmas Tree lit up for all of DC to see, the holiday season is officially in full swing. Now through the end of December, visitors of The Yards in Navy Yard can celebrate the season and steal a kiss or two—or eight—at eight mistletoe-incorporated installations. Custom designed by Design Foundry, […]

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Take the First Look Inside DC’s New Seafood Spot: Whaley’s https://www.washingtonian.com/2016/05/12/inside-new-seafood-restaurant-navy-yard-yards-park-dc-open/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=inside-new-seafood-restaurant-navy-yard-yards-park-dc-open Thu, 12 May 2016 14:44:12 +0000 https://www.washingtonian.com/?p=192223 DGS Delicatessen owners Nick and David Wiseman are trading matzo for mussels at their latest project: Whaley’s, a 66-seat seafood venture in the Navy Yard/Capitol Riverfront neighborhood. The eatery, fittingly named after an 18th century commodore of the Maryland navy, will open for dinner service starting on Monday, May 16 (lunch and brunch will follow). […]

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Park Wars: The Quarterfinals, Yards Park v. Burke Lake https://www.washingtonian.com/2016/05/12/park-wars-quarterfinals-yards-park-v-burke-lake/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=park-wars-quarterfinals-yards-park-v-burke-lake Thu, 12 May 2016 14:37:31 +0000 https://www.washingtonian.com/?p=192224 What's the better park?   Park Wars Quarterfinals: Yards Park v. Burke Lake Yards Park sailed through its first round pairing, routing Bladensburg Waterfront and grabbing 84% of the popular vote. The margin of victory was unrivaled throughout the competition, a testament to the rehabilitation of the Anacostia River and the bald eagles (!!!) who call its […]

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