Turtle Park is located in the American University Park neighborhood of northwest Washington, DC. Although its official name is Friendship Park, community members affectionately know it as Turtle Park because of the five large statues in the play area.
The park is home to:
- Large enclosed play area with five play structures, swings, sand box and picnic tables
- 2 basketball courts
- 2 tennis courts
- 4 baseball and softball fields
- Recreation center (with cooperative pre-school)
- Spray park
