Banneker Recreation Center, Washington D.C.

Name: Banneker Recreation Center
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#916 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Colonial revival architecture, Swimming pool, Swimming

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Banneker Recreation Center, Washington D.C.

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Banneker Recreation Center is an historic structure located in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The building was built in 1934 and was named for Benjamin Banneker, a free African American who assisted in the survey of boundaries of the original District of Columba in 1791. It was known as a premier African American recreation center in the city. It was listed on the District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites in 1985 and it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. The structure currently houses the Banneker Community Center, a unit of the District of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation. ()

Built: 1934 (90 years ago)Coordinates: 38°55'23"N, 77°1'25"W

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Northwest Washington (Columbia Heights)Washington D.C. United States

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Banneker Recreation Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: U Street Music Hall, Bohemian Caverns, 9:30 Club, African American Civil War Memorial.

0.5 miSW
Dancing, Nightlife
U Street Music Hall, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the nation's capital, U Street Music Hall stands as a beacon for live music and nightlife enthusiasts in Washington D.C. Established in 2010, this subterranean music venue has quickly become a hallowed ground for both emerging and established...
0.4 miSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Bohemian Caverns, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • Bohemian Caverns, once a pulsing heart of jazz in the nation's capital, is a historic jazz club that was located in Washington D.C., United States. Nestled in the U Street corridor, the club was an emblem of the rich cultural tapestry and the vibrant African American...
~1820 ftS
Dancing, Nightlife
9:30 Club, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • The 9:30 Club is a nightclub and concert venue in Washington, D.C. In 2018, the 9:30 Club was named one of the 10 best live music venues in America by Rolling Stone, and in 2019 the club was named "Venue of the Decade" by VenuesNow.
0.5 miS
Memorial, History museum, Museum
African American Civil War Memorial, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • The African American Civil War Memorial Museum, in the U Street district of Washington, D.C. recognizes the contributions of the 209,145 members of the United States Colored Troops.
0.5 miSE
Church
Florida Avenue Baptist Church, Washington D.C.
14 min walk • Florida Avenue Baptist Church is located at 623 Florida Avenue N.W. Washington, DC 20001 in the neighborhood of LeDroit Park near Howard University, and adjacent to the historic Howard Theatre. The Reverend Dr. Earl D. Trent, Jr. currently serves as the church's Senior Pastor.
0.5 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Lincoln Theatre, Washington D.C.
13 min walk • Lincoln Theatre is a theater in Washington, D.C. located at 1215 U Street, next to Ben's Chili Bowl. The theater, located on "Washington's Black Broadway", served the city's African American community when segregation kept them out of other venues.
0.5 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Howard Theatre, Washington D.C.
14 min walk • The Howard Theatre is a historic theater, located at 620 T Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. Opened in 1910, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
~1970 ftE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
McMillan Reservoir, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • The McMillan Reservoir is a reservoir in Washington, D.C. that supplies the majority of the city's municipal water. It was originally called the Howard University Reservoir or the Washington City Reservoir, and was completed in 1902 by the U.S.
~1320 ftSE
Universities and schools
Howard University, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • Howard University is an American private federally chartered historically black research university in Washington, D.C. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity" and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
0.4 miW
Colonial revival architecture
Clifton Terrace, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • Clifton Terrace are historic structures located in the Columbia Heights neighborhood in the Northwest Quadrant of Washington, D.C. Frank Russell White and Albert Moreland Schneider designed the three building apartment complex in the Colonial Revival style. They were inspired by the garden city movement.
~1120 ftE
Library
Founders Library, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Founders Library in Washington, D.C. is the main library at Howard University. The building, named The Founders Library in honor of the 17 men who founded Howard University, serves as the iconic symbol of the university.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Banneker Recreation Center?

Nearby attractions include Howard Hall, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Washington D.C. (5 min walk), Founders Library, Washington D.C. (6 min walk), Cardozo Education Campus, Washington D.C. (6 min walk).

How to get to Banneker Recreation Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Banneker Recreation Center:

Metro

U Street • Lines: Gr, Yl (12 min walk)
Columbia Heights • Lines: Gr, Yl (17 min walk)