Washington DC

Adventuring LGBTQ+ Outdoors Club is the Washington, D.C. region’s outdoor recreation group for the LGBTQ+ community and allies. It organizes year-round group activities such as hikes and bicycle rides (often in Northern Virginia) for participants of all fitness levels. The club fosters an inclusive atmosphere for enjoying and exploring the outdoors with friends.

The Capital Area Rainbowlers Association (CARA) is an organization of LGBTQ+ bowling leagues in the Washington, D.C. metro area. It includes over 600 bowlers across 12 leagues in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, promoting the sport of bowling and community for LGBTQ+ participants.

Capital Tennis Association (CTA) runs organized tennis programs and leagues for the LGBTQ+ community in the D.C. area. It provides a supportive, social atmosphere where players of all skill levels can compete, improve their game, and enjoy the sport together as part of D.C.’s LGBT+-friendly tennis club.

The Chesapeake & Potomac Softball League (CAPS) is a nonprofit softball league founded in 1983 for LGBTQ+ people and allies in the Washington, D.C./Baltimore/Virginia area. It offers an open coed division and a women’s+ division, providing a friendly environment for players of all skill levels to play softball, improve skills, and build community.