About Friendship Recreation Center

A full-service recreation center offering athletic facilities, fitness programs, youth activities, and community events for Tenleytown and surrounding neighborhoods.

The Story

Serving the community
1960 Year Opened

Current Building

Built in 1960

The Story

Friendship Recreation Center has been a cornerstone of community athletics and recreation in Upper Northwest since 1960. The center is adjacent to Friendship Park and serves residents of Tenleytown, Friendship Heights, and American University Park with year-round programming.