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April 15, 2025

DC’s Best Parks for Kids

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DC’s Best Parks for Kids

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With the weather improving, it’s a great time to explore DC’s many great parks to entertain little ones! City Cast DC contributor and dad, Jacob Fenston, is on a quest to visit all 697 parks in the District and he’s here to tell us the best ones to take your kids to.

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