Rent a space with a swing by the hour in Washington, DC

Swings are a classic activity that you'll find on almost any playground. They're an easy way to add athletic fun to a children's birthday party. Swing sets are always a part of a larger complex as well, where kids can enjoy slides, sandboxes, hiking trails, merry go rounds, and other timeless activities.
All that you need to do is locate an urban park open to public events like birthdays and kids' social gatherings. But you don't have to remain at the mercy of the weather. Indoor playgrounds and gyms let you take the fun indoors if rain threatens to ruin an outdoor birthday party. They also offer unique amenities like rope swing jungle gyms and ninja classes for youngsters!

The best way to reserve an outdoor birthday party venue with swings is to register with one of DC's parks services. Spaces like Lafayette-Pointer Recreation Center have multipurpose rooms, playgrounds with swings, and access to parking, tennis courts, and picnic tables. But you'll have to reserve your spot ahead of time if you don't want to share with the general public.
Some Washington, D.C. parks are designed with access for everyone in mind. Clemyjontri Park is disabled-friendly, with wheelchair and walker access throughout it. Besides swings with safety features installed it also offers a maze, monkey bars, and much more!
For a single venue that offers something for everyone, check out Wheaton Regional Park. Renovated in 2020, the park boasts facilities for several sports activities, including tennis, hockey, football fields, ice skating, and baseball. Kids can play on the swings, explore the Brookside Nature Center, and ride the Ovid Hazen Wells Carousel for their birthday.

Sometimes the weather is a bit too intense for an outdoor kids party. When rain visits or it's too muggy, you can always take the fun indoors. There are plenty of indoor playgrounds in the DC area with swings, slides, and other classic equipment for energetic youngsters! The best known indoor playground is the National Children's Museum. Inside, you'll find the Dream Machine, a three-story structure that lets kids climb and slide in complete safety.
Nearby you'll also find Zavazone, which offers a Ninja 101 course that includes rope swings, trampolines, and more. If your kids are committed to athleticism Zavazone also offers classes. But the party packages are our favorite way to give our kids an athletic birthday party. They include exclusive playtime at the gym, a party host, and a room for gift exchanges and meals!