Nine acres, dozens of corners worth visiting.

Lafayette-Pointer Recreation Center

A new community building with after-school programming, classes, and gathering space.

Opened in 2021 by Mayor Muriel Bowser, the recreation center anchors the park and is home to programs run by DC Parks and Recreation, including after-school care, fitness classes, and seasonal events.

Playgrounds

Two play areas designed for younger children and bigger kids.

Shaded play structures, swings, and climbing equipment serve neighborhood families year-round. Volunteer crews keep mulch fresh and benches in good repair.

Water Daisy

A summertime sprayground that blooms from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

The Water Daisy turns on each summer and is one of the park's most-loved features for cooling off on hot DC afternoons.

Tennis Courts

Newly resurfaced courts open to the public, first-come first-served.

Recent court upgrades funded in part by Friends of Lafayette-Pointer Park keep the courts smooth and well-lined for casual play and pickup matches.

Basketball Court

An open court for pickup games and after-school play.

The basketball court is a regular gathering spot for neighborhood kids and weekend pickup games. Backboards and lines have been refreshed with help from FOLP fundraising.

Green Spaces

Open lawns and shaded corners for picnics, frisbee, and quiet afternoons.

Wide stretches of grass and mature trees give the park room to breathe. Neighbors use them for after-school play, family picnics, and the occasional stroller meet-up.

Gardens & Gathering Spaces

Pollinator beds, a gazebo, and shaded picnic areas.

FOLP volunteers plant, weed, and mulch the perennial beds. The gazebo and surrounding picnic areas host concerts, classes, and neighborhood meet-ups.