When is Turkey Thicket Recreation Center open?
Mon–Fri 6 AM–9 PM; Sat 9 AM–5 PM; Sun closed. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
Washington, D.C.

Community centreUniversity Heights
DC Parks and Recreation center with indoor pool, playground, splash pad, tennis and basketball courts.
Quick answers
Mon–Fri 6 AM–9 PM; Sat 9 AM–5 PM; Sun closed. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
It's at its best afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Yes, it welcomes children.
It's free to visit.
No, you can walk in.
About 1.5 hours.
1100 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017.
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 8:30 am
A good call right now.
Even better later, at 12 pm.
In its favour
58°
Mostly clear
The next five days
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Hours checked 4 Nov
From visitors and the venue
4.4from 683 reviews
Around University Heights
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
Leave with a light layer.