Scramble Alexandria

Scramble Alexandria is the more established of Scramble's two DC-area locations, with 4.4 stars from nearly 1,500 reviews creating a strong signal of consistent quality. Located on Eisenhower Ave in Alexandria's Landmark area, it offers parkour and movement gym programming for children and teens in a space that combines athletic training with an unusual amenity: a cafe and bookstore.

The cafe makes Scramble Alexandria genuinely different from other active play venues. Parents can sit with coffee and actually relax — not stand at the edge watching anxiously — while kids develop movement skills with trained instructors in an open gym or class environment. The bookstore adds a quiet corner for siblings who want to read while energetic kids do parkour.

With 1,469 reviews, Scramble Alexandria has significantly more visibility than the Arlington location. The ratings reflect both the open gym sessions (drop-in, pay-per-session) and the structured classes (registered, instructor-led). Both options are available; classes are recommended for beginners and skill development while open gym works well for regular attendees.

The Eisenhower Ave Metro station (Yellow line) is walking distance, making Scramble one of the more transit-accessible active play venues in the DC area. For families without a car or those visiting DC and staying near Metro, this matters.