NoMa infant activities
Baby storytimes, tot lots, rec centers, museums, classes, and kid-friendly businesses within a 20-minute drive of NoMa, DC, for ages 0 to 2.
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227 Harry Thomas Way NE, Washington, DC 200022.5-acre Eckington park with an enclosed playground of climbing structures, ropes, slides, and mirrors on a padded surface. No swings, but big lawn and shade for blanket picnics with a crawler.nomabid.org
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1901 Fort Place SE, Washington, DC 20020Big Moments, Little Stories pairs Friday storytime with sensory play for ages 18 months to 7. Free; stay after for indoor play.anacostia.si.edu
1800 Marion Barry Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020Baby Laptime meets midweek afternoons (4 pm sessions on the calendar) in Anacostia. Lap-sit songs and rhymes for babies with a caregiver; free.dclibrary.org
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- 115 Atlantic St SW, Washington, DC 20032
- 3935 Benning Rd NE, Washington, DC 20019
- 5001 Central Ave SE, Washington, DC 20019
- 3310 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
- 3260 R St NW, Washington, DC 20007
- 7420 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20012
- 5401 South Dakota Ave NE, Washington, DC 20011
- 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001
- 3160 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20010
- 330 7th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
- 155 L St NW, Washington, DC 20001
- 1547 Alabama Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032
- 4200 Kansas Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011
- 403 7th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
- 900 Wesley Pl SW, Washington, DC 20024
- 416 Cedar St NW, Washington, DC 20012
- 4450 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
- 1630 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
- 2301 L St NW, Washington, DC 20037
- 1801 Hamlin St NE, Washington, DC 20018
2311 14th Street NE, Washington, DC 20018Ward 5 rec center with a playground, ball fields, and an indoor gym near Rhode Island Ave metro. Free; simple neighborhood play option.dpr.dc.gov
1529 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036Parent-child swim lessons from 3 months (Tadpole) in the heated indoor pool at the EDCJCC on 16th St. Small groups and a gentle, survival-first curriculum. Year-round enrollment, monthly tuition.britishswimschool.com
5500 41st St NW, Washington, DC 20015Fenced, rubber-surface playground next to the Chevy Chase library and rec center, a DC mom favorite. Free. A contained, stroller-easy option for toddlers.dpr.dc.gov
1546 5th St NW, Washington, DC 20001Church-run community playgroup Thu/Fri 10am-12pm during the school year: toys, books, push toys, and mats for ages 0-4. Free; caregivers stay and supervise.adventdc.org
1480 Girard Street NW, Washington, DC 20009Community center hosting DPR Cooperative Play weekday mornings for ages 18 to 29 months (the Caterpillars group), plus a playground and spray park. Free.dpr.dc.gov
1822 North Capitol St NW, Washington, DC 20002Bloomingdale cafe and art space with a kids corner, children's arts programming, and kids birthday parties. Ethically sourced coffee, pastries, rotating local art; open daily.creativegroundsdc.com
2600 P St NW, Washington, DC 20007Bilingual nonprofit playgroup for ages 0-4 in a Georgetown church, weekdays 9am-12pm. Caregivers stay and play; baby yoga, sensory art, and parent chats. Day passes and a free trial day.cultural-kids.com
1100 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017DPR's parent co-op preschool, Mon-Fri 9am-12pm Sep-May for ages 18mo-4yr. Brookland's Turkey Thicket hosts an 18-29mo group; parents take duty days. Register via DPR.dpr.dc.gov
645 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003Woman-owned Capitol Hill indie bookshop hosting free in-store storytimes with children's authors. Cozy kid-friendly space with toys and gifts; roughly 15 minutes from NoMa.eastcitybookshop.com
4500 Van Ness St NW, Washington, DC 20016Shaded playground near Van Ness built around a beloved turtle sculpture, with toy-stocked play areas for toddlers. Free. Known as one of the most toddler-happy parks in NW.dpr.dc.gov
3600 Calvert St NW, Washington, DC 20007Constellation-themed playground near Glover Park with bucket swings, a playhouse, climbing structures, and a large sandbox. Free. A favorite for toddlers west of Wisconsin Ave.dpr.dc.gov
1743 Lincoln Road NE, Washington, DC 20002Ward 5 rec center a mile from NoMa with a big playground, an outdoor pool, and DPR learn-to-swim classes including parent/toddler sessions each summer. Free.dpr.dc.gov
Independence Ave SW & 7th St SW, Washington, DC 20560Storytime Studio on Wednesday mornings blends open play, read-alouds, and art-making for kids birth to 6. Free; stroller parking in the lobby.hirshhorn.si.edu
1299 Neal Street NE, Washington, DC 20002Trinidad community center with a nature-themed playground and a spray park for summer, plus an indoor gym. Free; just north of the H Street corridor.dpr.dc.gov
1401 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001Shaw rec center with a gated toddler play area for ages 2 to 5 and a splash pad with misting tunnels, beside the bigger-kid playground. Free.dpr.dc.gov
2901 20th Street NE, Washington, DC 20018Large Ward 5 park with an outdoor pool and playground, home of the Chuck Brown Memorial. Free; quick drive from NoMa via Rhode Island Ave.dpr.dc.gov
3409 Macomb St NW, Washington, DC 20016Fully fenced Cleveland Park playground with a separate toddler area (slides, tunnel, seesaw, bucket swings) plus a summer splash pad. Free. Small parking lot and shaded benches.dpr.dc.gov
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