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The Fields at RFK Campus Opening
About The Fields at RFK Campus
The Fields at RFK Campus are your space to play and bring the community together to experience the District’s vibrant recreational facilities and open spaces. The multi-purpose sports complex is equipped with turf fields, bike paths and a celebration pavilion to mark your next special occasion with family and friends.
The District’s newest 27-acre outdoor sports complex holds a prime position on the west bank of the historic Anacostia River. Its eco-conscious design preserves the natural beauty of The Fields’ location and protects the landscape for future generations of Washingtonians and visitors alike.
Upcoming Events
Welcome Back!
The Fields reopened on Friday, June 12, for informal play only. Events DC and CRYSP DC are committed to patron, staff and community safety. We thank you for being a partner in the successful and safe reopening of The Fields.
Learn more about the reopening.
The Fields at RFK Campus is a multi-purpose sports complex about two miles due east of the US Capitol Building, near the west bank of the Anacostia River. The Fields, completed in 2019 and operated daily by Capitol Riverside Youth Sports Park (CRYSP), is equipped with:
Three multi-purpose turf fields to accommodate kickball, soccer, lacrosse, baseball, softball and more
A celebration pavilion and plaza
Restroom facilities
Playground and picnic area
Green space, landscaping and bioretention
Walking/biking paths and improved river access
Dedicated car and bicycle parking
CRYSP is responsible for managing the scheduling and field operations to ensure the proper utilization of the complex for sports clubs, leagues, individuals and other groups seeking to rent and/or use the space. To learn more about operating policies, procedures and schedules, please visit here.
Explore the Fields:
A soccer field that meets normal FIFA regulations of 120 yards by 80 yards.
A multi-purpose field that has markings for baseball, softball, and soccer.
A soccer field that meets normal FIFA regulations of 120 yards by 80 yards.
Permit Windows and Season Dates
Below are the permit windows and season dates for playing seasons through Fall 2021.
SPRING 2021
Permit Window: January 15, 2021 – January 25, 2021
Season: February 28, 2021 – June 19, 2021
SUMMER 2021
Permit Window: April 1, 2021 – April 10, 2021
Season: June 20, 2021 – September 4, 2021
Summer Camp:
Permit Window: February 15 – 25, 2021
Season: June 20, 2021 – September 4, 2021
FALL 2021
Permit Window: June 1, 2021 – June 10, 2021
Season: September 5, 2021 – November 27, 2021
