Planning a move soon? Perhaps you and your family are trying to narrow down a safe and family-focused location to plant your roots and grow together. Perhaps you’re looking for something fun, thriving and adventurous. Perhaps you’re looking for a small community that offers safety and nature.There are many communities in Washington DC that have had a bad reputation in the past, but all of that is changing and the area is taking proactive steps to make their communities more family-friendly and focus more on children’s educations. If you’re thinking about moving, DC should be a consideration for you, especially if you’ve got kids and /or plan on having children in the future. Even if you’re a single person looking to settle down, I’d suggest checking out these 5 child-friendly neighborhoods so you can grow into the area and have a safe and exciting to raise your family.
- Mount Pleasant
If you’re looking for a stylish and chic location that doubles as a family-friendly area, you won’t need to look past Mount Pleasant. There are so many exciting and vibrant attractions in this area, you and your family will never get bored. Nestled nicely by the water, there are water parks, conservation areas, museums, historical sites and more for your family to explore and take day trips to visit. The community is chock full of the famous Mount Pleasant apartments that offer a very vintage and homey feel.
- Georgetown
Georgetown is the oldest neighborhood within the DC district. It was founded in 1751 and holds a ton of history; the cobblestone streets and 18th-century architecture are just the beginning of the historical journey this place holds. Although it’s a smaller area, Georgetown holds everything needs for families, including stores and elementary, middle, and high schools. There are even partnerships with local Universities to offer higher education to those that wish to stay close to home. If you’re not able to move to this area, it still offers an incredible historical journey and you should prioritize a visit as soon as you’re able.
- Glover Park
This adorable neighborhood has been nicknamed the
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