Turkey Thicket Playground – Washington, D.C.

Turkey Thicket Playground is located at 1100 Michigan Ave NE in Washington, D.C. The playground is beside the Turkey Thicket Recreation Center.

Turkey Thicket Train Engine
Turkey Thicket Train Engine

The playground is large, and includes several different sections. There’s the main section which includes the train play structure, and several building structures for play.

Turkey Thicket Train Car
Train Car

The train play structure is unique. It has a “mountain” which can be climbed to access a bridge with a slide. The “mountain” and bridge goes over the train structure.

Turkey Thicket Mountain
Turkey Thicket Mountain

Behind the train engines, there’s another train car which as climbing opportunities. There are also some kid-size “buildings” to play in and around.

Turkey Thicket Buildings
Turkey Thicket Buildings

Another section of the park is the hill that that includes rope climbs and a roller slide. There’s a rope ladder to reach the top of the hill, and then a fun slide down on the rollers.

Turkey Thicket Climber
Turkey Thicket Climber

Take note: the rollers could be a bit hot or cold depending on the weather. This roller slide is similiar to the one at Guy Mason Playground.

Turkey Thicket Roller Slide
Turkey Thicket Roller Slide

At the bottom of the hill is a merry-go-round and a row of swings.

Tree Trunks

The park also contains a pavilion with several picnic tables. The pavilion sits up on the hill and overlooks the main playground. The park also includes two basketball courts and tennis courts. The playground is mostly fenced in.

Turkey Thicket Pavilion
Turkey Thicket Pavilion

Turkey Thicket Playground Spray Park

Turkey Thicket playground also includes a splash pad during the summer months. This area has a lighthouse, a spray arch, and a small tug boat.

Turkey Thicket Splash Pad
Turkey Thicket Splash Pad

Looking for other amazing playgrounds in the area?

There are many awesome playgrounds in this area. Check out this list of fun playgrounds near D.C., and this list of playgrounds in Maryland.

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