Updated 2026/09/12
The Best Recreation centers in Washington, United States (2026)
Compare 33 recreation centers in Washington, United States, averaging 4.48 stars on Google Maps. The typical listing has 229 reviews, so the ratings below reflect real customer volume rather than a handful of opinions. 100% maintain a website. Most are clustered around Alexandria, Bloomingdale, H Street NE. Rankings combine Google rating, review volume and website popularity, keep one entry per brand, and refresh automatically as our data updates.
Top picks
Eppley Recreation Center
Located on North Campus between Cambridge and Ellicott communities, the Geary F. Eppley Recreation Center is an open and welcoming multipurpose facility that offers a wide variety of activities, including cardio and weight training, basketball, swimming, badminton, as well as group fitness & small g
White Oak Community Recreation Center
1700 April Ln, Silver Spring, MD 20904
Tucker Road Athletic Complex
1770 Tucker Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744
Nannie J Lee Memorial Recreation Center
1108 Jefferson St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Guy Mason Recreation Center
3600 Calvert St NW, Washington, DC 20007
Hurricane City Leisure & Recreation
63 S 100 W, Hurricane, UT 84737
Aquatic and Fitness Center
4520 Patriot Cir, Fairfax, VA 22030
Kennedy Recreation Center
1401 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Twinbrook Community Recreational Center
12920 Twinbrook Pkwy, Rockville, MD 20851
Audrey Moore Rec Center
We have what all other gyms have and so much more. For one, aquatics and swimming are not an afterthought here. And you’ll be impressed by our huge selection of classes, camps and programs for kids.
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Frequently asked questions
How many recreation centers are there in Washington, United States?
We list 33 recreation centers in Washington, United States that meet our quality bar of at least 4.0 stars and 10 Google reviews. The wider directory holds more, including newer and unrated businesses.
Which recreation center in Washington, United States is rated highest?
Eppley Recreation Center currently tops our list with 4.7 stars from 544 reviews. Rankings update as new reviews and traffic data arrive.
How are the recreation centers ranked?
Each business gets a composite score: 70% a Bayesian average of its Google rating and review count, so a 4.9-star business with hundreds of reviews outranks a 5.0 with five, and 30% estimated website traffic. Chains appear once. Nobody can pay to be listed or ranked.